David Wilkins

David Wilkins Jr. | DJ Chicagodave DJ • MC • Entertainment Professional • Entrepreneur • Author • Leader David Wilkins Jr., professionally known as DJ Chicagodave, is an entertainment professional, entrepreneur, author, and experienced leader who has built his brand around one simple philosophy: create unforgettable experiences and leave a lasting impact. A graduate of Purdue University, David continued his education at Full Sail University, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Entertainment Business. His combination of higher education, business leadership, and hands-on entertainment experience has given him a unique understanding of both the creative and business sides of the entertainment industry. As DJ Chicagodave, David has developed a reputation for bringing energy, professionalism, personality, and versatility to every event. His experience includes weddings, corporate events, community festivals, school and university events, private celebrations, nightlife, pool parties, and special events. His musical style spans generations and genres, with a strong foundation in Hip-Hop, R&B, Old School, Pop, and today’s biggest hits. But DJ Chicagodave is more than someone behind the turntables. David approaches every event as an experience. From reading the crowd and selecting the right music to commanding the microphone as an MC, coordinating special moments, and keeping an event flowing smoothly, his goal is to make sure guests don’t simply attend an event — they remember it. David is also the founder of DJ Chicagodave LLC, where he continues to expand his entertainment services while working with a team of DJs who share his commitment to high professional standards. His vision extends beyond DJing into music curation, event production, promotion, talent development, content creation, branding, and entrepreneurship. Outside of entertainment, David brings years of leadership and management experience to everything he does. His professional career has strengthened his abilities in team development, operations, customer experience, problem-solving, coaching, and building high-performing teams — skills that translate directly into how he operates his entertainment business. David is also an author with a passion for helping others recognize their potential, develop discipline, build businesses, and create lasting legacies. His work reflects his belief that success isn’t simply about what you accomplish for yourself — it’s about what you build, who you inspire, and what you leave behind for the next generation. Whether he’s leading a team, building a business, writing, mentoring, or standing behind the DJ booth, David Wilkins Jr. brings the same mindset: Bring the energy. Serve people. Keep learning. Build something bigger than yourself. Create a legacy.