Emcee Eli

Somerset, NJ

$500 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Congradulations to the Chungs

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Dj/Emcee at Purple Sage Music Festival in NY

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Epic Direction brings the energy to this 30-year-old birthday party!

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Emceeing at Highschool Pep Rally in NYC for the Trivia Game

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Creating Epic Moments to remember!

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Ask me about the "Northern Lights" package seen here at NY Fashion Week 2024

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AFROBEATS DJ IN ACTION AT PURPLE SAGE FESTIVAL

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Overview

When an event needs an Energetic, Stylish, and Professional presenter to guide it through its many turns Emcee Eli has been the Industries top personality. As a musician, actor, comedian and dancer, Emcee Eli has been providing the vibrant "It Factor" for everything from private events and festivals to TV shows and Movies. Emcee Eli is a bright motivator and keeps will keep your event moving according to the timeline. You may have seen him Emceeing a Wedding in the 2023 Etrade Super Bowl Commercial. Clearly a top choice to set the Vibe right for your event.


Reviews

5 reviews

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Alex C.

February 8, 2026
Verified review

Amazing

If you’re looking for a DJ who knows how to own a party, this is your person. From the first song to the last dance, the energy never dipped. The music was on point, the transitions were seamless, and the dance floor stayed packed all night.

They read the room perfectly, kept everyone engaged, and brought such a fun, positive vibe. Guests are still talking about it. Absolute game-changer for the party — highly recommend!

Hired as: DJ, Emcee


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Adib K.

July 17, 2025
Verified review

Best Emcee One can ask for

Eli was an amazing Emcee at my wedding reception this past weekend. Leading up to the event, Eli was so accessible to talk to about anything - whether it was inputting ideas, asking any questions, and also asking for advice. Never did I ever feel I was a burden to him. Rather, he welcomed me with open arms and left answering all my questions thoroughly and helped provide a good layout to my wedding reception while making it feel fun and engaging. At the night of the wedding reception, me and my wife were so pleased with Eli being the Emcee host. He did so well in regulating the flow of the event with a lot of people while keeping everyone engaged. At the end, everyone had raved about him including me and my wife. We are so thankful until the end of time that we chose Eli for our wedding reception. You can tell that he has a passion that goes deep beyond to being there for people and fostering a beautiful atmosphere without worries. Thank you Eli!! :)))

Hired as: Emcee


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Omar G.

July 11, 2025

Emcee Eli brought the heartbeat to the Purple Sage Festival.

As both DJ and MC, Eli masterfully held the energy, flowing from grounding rhythms to high-vibe dance beats, keeping the crowd connected and alive. His voice carried presence, clarity, and soul, weaving the day's events together with charisma and intention. Eli didn’t just play music; he curated an experience. We’re beyond grateful for the joy, rhythm, and leadership he brought to the stage at our Festival and other gatherings.

Highly recommended for any event that calls for true vibration and flow.

Hired as: DJ, Emcee


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Jennifer S.

February 12, 2025
Verified review

Wow!

Our elementary school recently hired Emcee Eli for our "Special Someone" Dance. When I filled out the form for quotes, I said I was looking for someone to control the chaos that is an elementary school dance. He quickly responded with his relevant experience and we set up a zoom to make sure we felt he would meet our needs, which was mainly to keep the kids on the dance floor, occupied with dancing, singing, games, and just generally keeping their attention. After speaking with him, we felt confident in hiring him. He answered our questions and gave us an outline of what the night would look like given what we wanted to accomplish, the age group attending, etc. The night of the event, not only did he meet our needs, but he far exceeded our expectations! He was high energy, taught the kids all kinds of different dances and everyone had so much fun! Even the parents had fun! We joked that we need him to host a parents night next time! In addition, Emcee Eli was easy to work with, was quick to respond to questions and communication, and he seamlessly collaborated with our DJ who was hired separately. All in all, I can not recommend him enough! We will definitely be hiring him again for future events!

Hired as: Emcee


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Nina D.

April 6, 2023
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Phenomenal!!

An overall well rounded jack of all trades is an understatement! Eli was phenomenal, his energy contagious, fun and resourceful. He was professional and was able to engage the audience, keep the program running smoothly, and created a lively and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved in the party. Would definitely refer and book again.

Hired as: Emcee

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

What to expect

When it comes to your event I know the details matter. Whether we're following a specific timeline, or we are making sure that the specific aspects of your entertainment needs are met once you've booked with me I will set up a meeting with you to discuss your specific event details and itinerary. If you already have a plan, excellent we can make sure that each detail is carried out in a timely fashion. And if you need advice or an idea on how to arrange the evening so that the flow is one that will take your audience on an engaging trip then I will work with you to discuss what the best possible flow is. I have a number of Partners in the entertainment industry so if you're looking for specific vendors, or Talent we can discuss which options are best for you. All this will be handled before the party jumps off.

About

Hailing from Pennsylvania, Owen Elijah Brown better known at EMCEE Eli possesses a natural gift for entertainment. Getting his start performing in chorus and school plays, EMCEE ELI was able to sharpen his talents by being lead Emcee in a musical group called Odysy and was a semifinalist on the NBC hit television shows "America's Got Talent" and Season 2 of The X Factor USA.

As an Emcee and recording artist he has opened up for some major names like Elton John, Boyz II Men, Patti Labelle, French Montana, and Fivio Foreign.

Recently you may seen him Emcee/ Hosting at Major Events like "I Will Graduate Day" at The Barclays Center or the "NYC Emmy Awards".

EMCEE ELI brings a youthful passion to events combining Musicianship, Comedy, and Professionalism. Theses talents have been sharpened through years of experience Emceeing for public events and private events such as Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, and Corporate Events.

EMCEE Eli an exceptional choice for your celebration. He is the kind of EMCEE that can run a tight time line, motivate a crowd, rock a dance floor, and even shoot a Tiktoc with the people at your event.

Services offered

Past booked events

February 2026

07

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

Hillsborough, NJ

July 2025

12

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Edison, NJ

February 2025

07

Friday

School Assembly

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bordentown, NJ

September 2024

06

Friday

Ware House

4:00pm - 7:00pm

05

Thursday

Emcee School Event

8:00am - 10:00am

02

Monday

Pop Up Event at Friends Cafe

4:00pm - 6:00pm

March 2024

09

Saturday

International Womens Event

All-day event

05

Tuesday

NETFLIX Project

All-day event

August 2023

19

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Jamesburg, NJ

April 2023

02

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:30pm - 5:00pm

East Hanover, NJ

Set list

Covers
My Girl-Temptations
I'm Yours-Jason Mraz
Stand by Me- Ben E. King
Lovely Day- Bill Whithers
Uptown Funk-Bruno Marz
Keep Your Head to the Sky-EWF
September-EWF
As-Stevie Wonder
My Cherie Amor-Stevie Wonder
What's Going On- Marvin Gay
Moon Dance
Wonderful World

Bob Marley Tribute Set
Turn the Lights Down
Could You Be Loved
One Love
3 Little Birds
Redemption Song
Is This Love
Stir It Up
90s
Red Red Wine
Juicy
Hot in Herre
Wonder Wall
Sweetest Taboo

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