Welcome to South West Entertainment LLC

“I shall become a collector of me and put meat on my soul”

(Sonia Sanchez)

Artistic Expression and Sonic Elevation

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This Thursday we're running back one of my favorite events ever with the fam @kha0s.co 💚I've learned so much since this last event! Come here a variety of sounds from Dancehall and House to R&B and Hip-Hop! Be prepared to shake your ass and your
Fall fits 🎃 #djjohnwestjr #explore #chicago #neosoul
Spooky Season 🍁🍁🍁 #chicagofall #pumkinpopup
Wassup Fam! This weekend I'll be DJing in Charlotte during @iaamfest 👾 Catch me and the homies @1andonlyjuby @khari.ennui @dalightbeam @higherqualitty Playing @bellabahhs for the kidssss This photo so raw to me 😭 Next week I'll be back for the f
Shoutout @iamthepictureguy for these updated photos from this years @fromthegofest 🎤 DJing for the last 12 years has opened so many doors and allowed me to create so many connections and memories🎧 This next chapter of my life as a try and be the b
Summer is officially coming to an end and I really welcome a new Senior class this Monday🙈This has been an interesting summer to say the least grateful for more life, more house, and more friends! 🫂 Catch me spinning this weekend @74mad_ Bday ton
The Road to Black August is filled with community and music. 🎺 ❤️Historically Black August was started to acknowledge the sacrifices of political prisoners like George Jackson, Assata, and Mumia. Black August is about preservation, survival, fasting
It’s that time again! ANOTHA DJ John West Exclusive: Dancehall Edition! Calling all the dancehalls queens and Kings to Afro Juke Pt. 2👑 Hosted by @will_the_poet00 @lil.tr333 We looking for the fashion icons, dancehall royalty, and hips that
This year has taught me so much about being an educator and also about just what it means to be a mentor for Black Youth. I've learned to center the kids and their experiences in the classroom. I've learned that you have to stand strong in your value
Spring time is officially here!!! I'm officially back in business and bookings are open. This spring Southwest Entertainment LLC is adding rentals to our services. In need of speakers, sound engineering, or microphones reach out to us! April Shower

What is Southwest Entertainment LLC?

Born on the southside of Chicago in 2017, South West Entertainment LLC (SWE) is a platform, cultural space, and entertainment company that provides a range of creative services and programs that provide a safe and creative space to Black, Brown, Queer, and other marginalized

Committed to engaging and cultivating Black joy, South West Entertainment aims to give young Black, Brown, and/or Queer creatives a space/outlet to create and engage with their communities while using art and community to create brighter futures. SWE works towards becoming a space that is loving, supportive, and collaborative, allowing artists the physical and mental space necessary to create beautiful art that is representative of the lives that marginalized people live. A space to politic and discuss events on social justice while also getting a politicized education and access to a library of resources. 

Services we offer:

  • Videography

    Videography is the newest service added to SWE. SWE has experience specifically with large events, roller-skating events, and We provide video shooting and editing services, reel and tik-tok development services. Drone services are available upon request.

  • Photography

    Since 2016 DJ John has helped make your visual experiences memorable in Socal and in Chicago. SWE offers a variety of shooting options from portraiture to group photography. Check out the photography archive page for a full look into Dj John’s Photo Collection.

  • Graphic Design

    SWE provides a range of graphic designing services centering black art and black creation. Below you will find a portfolio of graphics designed by South West Entertainment from resource guides to social media post.

  • College Support Services

    As of 2023, South West Entertainment LLC has added an educational consulting component. Through his experience as student leader, graduation office assistant, and nonprofit worker, John has a wide range of experience with helping students with high school post-graduate opportunities.

  • DJ John

    Dj John has been Djing for 8 years and has dj’d in a variety of settings like weddings, proms, corporate parties, clubs, fashion shows, community events, and house parties.

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