Welcome to the Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog! As always, we welcome your questions and
comments on a whole host of topics specifically related to being a mobile DJ in and around
Little Rock and the Central Arkansas region. Here you'll find tips on songs that we are
recommending for DJs to add to their play lists. These are usually updated weekly. You will
also find other various tips and wisdom related to being a mobile DJ, running a business,
and life in general. We invite you to check out our sister blogs, Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog
and Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog.
Any DJ who knows the history of our profession, in Little Rock/
Central Arkansas, may recognize the subject of this photo. As a
child who loved music, comedy, and the idea of melding the two as
a DJ, I looked up to Craig O'Neill.
During much of the 1980s, he had the #1 morning show on the #1
radio station in Little Rock, FM 104 KKYK. He was also highly in
demand as a mobile DJ, and could just about name his price, even
with smaller schools. Did he bring thousands of songs? No. Back
then, songs took up space! It's likely that he brought the Top 40 and
some classics. Did he rely on big light shows? No. What he had
that was uniquely his was personality! With a black tux, white
sneakers, mic, and turntables, he WAS the entertainment.
Records were just tools that had to be constantly found, switched,
and cued. The real magic happened in between those songs.
History can teach us much about the future.
- DJ Jay-Jay
The photo below is from Fall 2001, when I worked for US97 under the alias of Jon Ross or J.R.
It's from a remote we did at the Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, & Phil Vassar concert in Little
Rock. It was a great show! If you were there, you might remember that Sara Evans had a cold,
but still did great, as did Kenny & Phil.
It is true that the fans make the show. That
energy that the fans gave to Sara Evans gave
her the ability to perform a knock-out show
even though she was sick. It's the same
energy that the fans get from her when they
hear their favorite song! It's also the same
energy a listener may receive from hearing a
favorite radio station or DJ. AND it's the same
energy that allows that DJ to turn on the mic,
and speak to thousands of people, yet sound
as if he's talking to his best friend. When a DJ
gives this energy to the crowd at a live mobile event, the crowd gives it back. Then the DJ has
even more to give next time, and he gets more back in return! And on and on and on.
During the week leading up to this concert, I spoke several times on the phone with the venue
about parking the US97 van close to the entrance of the arena for our remote broadcast. We
found out that we couldn't because US97's biggest rival, KSSN 96 was presenting the concert
and had exclusive rights. The US97 van has flashing lights on top like you would see on a
wrecker. We turned them on when we got off of I-30. People started getting out of our way as if
we were some kind of country music ambulance! As we approached the guys from KSSN, and
their perfect remote spot, the lights caught their eyes, and they turned around to look as if to
say, "Hey, who's THIS!?! Oh, THOSE guys."
We told our story to the guy at the entrance to the parking lot across the street, and he let us set
up on the lot. I was accompanied by Courtney from our sales department. We did some call-ins
to the station, and hugged some fans, as shown in the photo above. When it was time for the
concert to start, the KSSN van pulled up to park in the lot because they needed to hurry and get
inside to "present" the concert. The parking attendant wouldn't let them. He gave us exclusive
rights to the parking lot! Did they find a place to park in time to "present" the concert? I don't
know. Was one station more righteous than the other? No. Would US97 do the same to KSSN?
They probably do. This is just my funny little experience in a big rivalry that's existed for a long,
long time between the two biggest country stations in Arkansas.
- DJ Jay-Jay

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August 27, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: TAYLOR SWIFT - MINE
NELLY FURTADO - FUERTE (REMIX)
UNDERWORLD - ALWAYS LOVED A FILM
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
The proof must always be in the pudding.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
August 13, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: KT TUNSTALL - FADE LIKE A SHADOW
MINDI ABAIR - BE BEAUTIFUL
JAY SEAN F NICKI MINAJ - 2012 (IT AIN'T THE END)
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Man was created with 1 mouth and 2 ears. Could it be that listening is twice as important as
talking?
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
July 16, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Scissor Sisters - Fire With Fire
J Costa - Tellin' You Now (Mr. Mig Extended Mix)
Smashing Pumpkins - Freak
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week: If we don't all win, we all lose.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
July 9, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Natasha Bedingfield - Touch
Skillet - Hero
Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Yahoo interviewed Warren Buffett this week. He's one of the top 3 wealthiest people on the
planet. They asked him what was the best advice he had ever gotten. He spoke of the power
of unconditional love, and how there is no power greater on Earth. That statement is so simple
yet so very profound! Would you like to see miracles happening all around you? You can by
simply practicing unconditional love. Try it on family, friends, and foes. You will be glad you did!
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
July 6, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Baby Bash f Marty James - Fantasy Girl
Maroon 5 - Misery
Jessica Jarrell - Up And Running
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
When you get a good song request, the quicker you can play it, the more grateful the person
who made the request will be.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
June 25, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: MGMT - It's Working
Thriving Ivory - Where We Belong
Cascada - Everytime I Hear Your Name
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Don't depend solely on the music you play to create excitement. Try to keep the same level of
excitement between songs as well.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
June 18, 2010
"Just found your blog. Thanks for posting. It's great to see what adds other DJ's are
including. Keep up the good work." - Sam Cooper
Thanks for all the response we are getting from DJs. This site is for you! - DJ Jay-Jay
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: David Gray - A Moment Changes Everything
Flor Rida f David Guetta - Club Can't Handle Me
Robyn - Dancing On My Own
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Always give your clients more than they expect.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
June 11, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Jessie James - Boys In The Summer
Sheryl Crow - Summer Day
John Brown - Imma Love You Right
Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk (Laidback Luke Remix)
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Everyone believes that they have better taste in music than everyone else. It's more absurd to
argue about music than it is politics and religion! Instead respond with lighthearted kindness!
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
June 4, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Green Day - Last Of The American Girls
Kelly Rowland f David Guetta - Commander
Lady Antebellum - Our Kind Of Love
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
What a boring world it would be if everyone were exactly the same. Every DJ should have a
niche, something that is uniquely theirs, that can be a selling point. What's yours?
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
June 1, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Billy Currington - Pretty Good At Drinkin' Beer
OneRepublic - Secrets
Nicki Minaj - Your Love
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Original ideas are what gives a business the creative edge over the competition.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog , Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog , Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services , Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 21, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Paramore - Careful
Katy Perry f Snoop Dogg - California Gurls
Lifehouse - All In
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
If you do outside events, make sure your contract makes provisions for rain.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 14, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Keith Urban - I'm In
Ciara f Ludacris - Ride
Sophia Cruz - Under Your Spell
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
"Love is the only language everyone understands." - St. Joseph Freinademetz (1852-1908)
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 7, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Sarah McLachlan - Loving You Is Easy
T-Pain - Kiss Her
Tiesto f Tegan & Sara - Feel It In My Bones
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Success is a state of mind, not a numerical figure.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
April 30, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Kat Deluna f Akon -Push Push
Shakira - Gypsy
Jack Ingram - Barbie Doll
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
It is more believable to have past clients and their guests bragging on you,
than to have YOU bragging on you.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
April 21, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Amber Pacific - Three Words
Switchfoot - The Sound
Kelis - Acapella
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
If you are not the leader of the pack, the scenery never changes.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
April 14, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Flyleaf - Missing
California Swag District - Teach Me How To Dougie
Fragma - Forever and A Day (Extended Version)
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Our businesses do not grow when we receive more,but when we give more.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
April 7, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Flo Rida f T-Pain - Zoosk Girl
Paramore - The Only Exception
Josh Turner - All Over Me
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Competition from others does not bring defeat. Instead, defeat comes from one's own ego.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
April 1, 2010
This week's adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Lil Jon - Miss Chocolate
BT - Suddenly (Celldweller Mix)
Delerium - Dust In Gravity (Nervo Dub Rmx)
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Most mobile DJs play the same songs with similar equipment.
What sets you apart from the rest?
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 25, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Blake Shelton - All About Tonight
Young Money - Roger That
Paper Tongues - Trinity
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
"Charity is the sweet and holy bond which links the soul with its Creator: it binds God with
man and man with God" - St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 17, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Brad Paisley - Water
Lady Gaga - Alejandro
Black Eyed Peas - Rock That Body
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
Having back-up equipment ready, just in case, is one major thing that
separates the professional mobile DJ from the amateur.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 10, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Usher f Will.I.Am - OMG
Boys Like Girls - Heart Heart Heartbreak
Drake - Over
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
It is a must that you consistently keep up with new music, and receive it from a
reputable and legal source.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 3, 2010
Adds for mobile DJs around Little Rock: Bucky Covington - A Father's Love
Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber - Eenie Meenie
Monica - Everything To Me
Little Rock Mobile DJ tip of the week:
When you speak to a crowd of people, speak to them as if you are speaking to a
friend. Look around the room from one person to another when speaking.
Posted in: Arkansas Mobile DJ Blog, Hot Springs Mobile DJ Blog, Little Rock Mobile DJ Blog
Posted by: DJ Jay-Jay, Pro Productions Mobile DJ Services, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Craig O'Neill Cutter Morning Star Prom 1981 Photo © BW's Studio
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This past spring, I had the privilege of being part of a great program called Skills USA. It's a
competition where students from high schools and a few technical schools compete in their
own specified areas of interest against others, and learn great deal in the process. I want to
thank KASU Station Manager and the man who taught me radio production at Arkansas State
University, Mike Doyle for contacting me to help him with this event. Our part of Skills USA was to
rate radio ads written and produced by students. There were other areas such as TV production,
culinary arts, law enforcement, woodworking, auto mechanics, brick laying, nail tech, web
design, and computer animation just to name a few!
- DJ Jay-Jay
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