DJ Kiss

JaKissa Taylor-Semple, better known to fans as DJ KISS, is a highly regarded DJ and personality, known for her love of music and ability to set the perfect vibe for any event. Kiss has been profiled by top media outlets like The New York Times, Elle, and Essence magazines, and by Vanity Fair and Harpers Bazaar.com. Her personality, skill, and extensive musical knowledge have made her one of the most in-demand DJs in the country.

  • DJ Kiss regularly performs at high-profile Hollywood events including events for the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She along with her husband, DJ M.O.S., recently deejayed the Academy’s 96th Oscars’ official afterparty, the Governors Ball, for the eighth year in a row. The duo has also spun on the actual red carpet of the Oscars as celebrities and guests arrive, as well as for the Academy’s annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon, the New Members Induction ceremony, the Governors Awards.

    Kiss has deejayed for some of the biggest celebrities in the world. She was one of Prince’s go-to DJs, having spun for him at his request many times at Paisley Park and at parties around the world before his untimely passing. She toured with Oprah Winfrey as the official DJ of her 8-city stadium tour, “The Life You Want Weekend” and also went on tour with Pharrell Williams. Additionally, Kiss has provided the tunes at private parties for other A-List stars including Angela Bassett, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, and George Lucas.

     In addition to her celebrity clients, Kiss is a fixture at Awards season, deejaying events during the Emmy Awards, the Golden Globes, the Grammy Awards, and the Academy Awards. She’s spun her signature mix of soulful, feel-good tunes at blockbuster movie premieres like Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avengers: Infinity War, Fast and Furious, and Pitch Perfect. DJ Kiss has also deejayed awards shows like the 2023 ESPYs, the MTV Movie Awards, and the NBA Awards, most recently pulling double duty as DJ and announcer for Byron Allen’s The Grio Awards. She has a long and diverse list of corporate clients including Apple, Apple TV+, Square, Samsung, Disney, The Hollywood Reporter, Hulu, Alice & Olivia, Audible, Target, William Morris Endeavor, YouTube, Google, and Tiffany & Co.

    DJ Kiss is frequently tapped by media outlets for her unique perspective and vast knowledge of music, fashion, and pop culture. She is well-known for her frequent appearances as the resident DJ on ABC’s Good Morning America and on MTV’s post-TRL countdown show, The Seven, where she had a weekly segment discussing the hottest up-and-coming artists. She was also a regular guest commentator on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live.

    In addition to being a DJ and personality, Kiss is an influencer and brand ambassador. She has modeled in campaigns and worked on influencer projects for brands including Gucci, Estee Lauder, Don Julio, NARS, Nordstrom, Farfetch, Marc Jacobs Beauty, and the NFL Women’s Apparel line.

  • Kiss's My specialty is bringing people of all ages, races, and cultures together through music. She loves all different genres of music from every era and enjoy getting a chance to spin for various types of crowds and events – everything from being hired by The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame multiple times to play classic rock all night… to spinning for the NAACP Image Awards and spinning soul classics and hip-hop… to spinning premieres for networks and studios where she plays current pop and fun 80’s and 90’s jams. Kiss truly enjoys her job getting people on the dance floor for a memorable night.

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