DJ-ed my wedding and did not disappoint! Chad nailed it on our song selections for the processional, entrance, etc, and almost everyone made it out on the dance floor at some point. We didn't have any hard requests on songs and mainly gave him genres we wanted for different points in the night (jazz/instrumental before the ceremony, Sinatra during cocktail hour), and Chad created an amazing playlist. He read the room and kept the party going no matter how many people were dancing. Many of our guests told me how much they loved the music. Thanks Chad, Nick and the DJ Chicago team!

John was great. All of our guests loved the music selection (a little bit older music in the first part of the night and more modern music for the younger guests later on). All of the announcements were great and John checked in with us toward the end to make sure we heard everything we wanted. He also interacted with other vendors and the venue coordinator so well to help make sure our night was perfect. Nick was awesome in helping coordinate things leading up to the wedding, especially since we were from out of town and couldn't meet in person. You made us feel like everything would be taken care of. The whole DJ Chicago staff was...

Nick was fantastic! He was early, professional, and had great customer service. Also such a nice guy. We'll definitely hire Nick again for our next Chicago event.

Jared was amazing! He hardly ever talked and just kept the tunes coming, which is exactly what we wanted! Our guests can't stop talking about how much fun our wedding was and we have Jared to thank for that. He made our wedding the party of the year, and something our friends and family will be talking about for the rest of our lives. He played the music we specifically requested, took requests from our guests, and played songs everyone loved. We were able to Skype with Jared before the wedding to go over details (song selections, name pronunciation, etc.) and that was the perfect way to ensure the night flowed smoothly. We could not be...

Dj Mark was absolutely amazing. We had so many compliments on the music selection. One of our goals was to not have an empty dance floor and he helped tp meet our goal. Thanks a lot!

Chris was outstanding.

We absolutely loved Chad!!! He killed it all night. Our dance floor was always crowded and he even threw in some Britney Spears because of my man of honor speech. He was awesome! 10 plus stars in our book! Thanks again for everything! 

Jared was great. He played exactly the style of music that we asked for and everyone had a great time. Thank you!

Nick was absolutely instrumental in making our wedding perfect. After each meeting, we felt assured and excited about the upcoming wedding. His ability to read the crowd and take our music taste into consideration kept people on the dance floor all night. We would strongly recommend for anyone to use DJ Chicago for their event.

You were phenomenal! We are so happy with our choice to have you DJ our wedding. I didn’t leave the dance floor all night and I’ve heard so many times from every guest that it was the best party they’ve ever been to. The music was perfect and exactly what we wanted. I will be more than happy to take your survey. We LOVE DJ Chicago!!!  

Extremely happy with my experience! Again, Pat & Lauren referred us as you were their favorite part of their wedding and we couldn't have been more pleased as you had everyone on the dance floor and followed our song choices! :)As you know, I do weddings and large scale events and I hope our paths cross and I will definitely be referring you to my clients. Thanks again!

Nick did an INCREDIBLE job DJing our wedding reception. He kept the night moving smoothly and picked up the slack when our venue dropped the ball. His music selection was exactly what we were looking for, and he made sure that requests were played as well.I can’t recommend Nick & DJ-Chicago highly enough. My wife and I will be referring our friends/family to DJ-Chicago whenever we can.

Thank you so much! You made the whole process run so smoothly, from beginning to end. From the early meetings, to answering any, questions, to the actual wedding evening - we could not be more pleased that we went with DJ-Chicago! Specifically, Nick went above and beyond in his professionalism and communication. We had the best evening and the music was fantastic!

Chris is awesome. He was dressed very nicely in a suit, came prepared with the agenda, checked in with us, flexible to make accommodations for minor changes for sequence of events. He was able to bring the crowd to the dance floor and everyone had a BLAST!!! He also have a smile on his face to give others a good feeling and positive vibe. I would recommend DJ Chicago and Chris 110%.

Chris was a phenomenal DJ/MC for our wedding reception. On the day of the event, he made sure we were comfortable with everything before it happened, and he checked in with us several times throughout. He made sure we stuck to our agreed-upon timeline, but was still able to adapt when we needed to allow a bit more time for dinner due to people still needing to be served. He played all our must-plays and none of our do-not-plays, and had great intuition about the rest of the sets (cocktail hour, dinner, dancing). He discretely made several announcements we requested of him as well. Guests raved throughout and afterward how great the music was...

Fabulous night! Gil was an absolutely fantastic DJ. Really made it all come together.

Chad was excellent.  I love working with you all.. never disappoint!

 John was awesome!!!  He was great at keeping us on track but not being overbearing with it………..he got everybody on the dancefloor and kept it busy all night! We loved him!

Nick was fantastic! He kept the party alive; everyone was on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG! He played everything we asked him to play, and periodically checked in on us to ensure we were happy. We would highly recommend Nick at DJ Chicago!!  

Our guests could not stop raving about the DJ (Mark), and how well he read the room, changing songs as soon as people started leaving the dance floor.

Nick did an amazing job for our wedding. From the very beginning of working with Nick his professionalism, energy, knowledge, and empathy showed through. Nick was recommended to us and we will recommend him to anyone and everyone because we are SO grateful for such a job well done! Thank you!

I just wanted to send a note to say that Jared was AWESOME last night! Our event was made very special because he did a phenomenal job of playing all the music our students wanted to hear, expertly at the right times in the night, to control and continue the energy!   Thank you so, so much again. We really appreciated everything!

Chris was a outstanding DJ!! Did a great variety of music and everyone was raving about him afterwards. Very professional and polite. Absolute professional and his knowledge showed all night

We had Nick as our DJ for our wedding and he did an amazing job. Everyone was complimenting the music and we had so much fun dancing and singing. Our photographers told Nick that we were going to do a group photo with our college friends and he played the fight song from our college while we were taking the picture which was such a fun surprise!

It was an amazing night and we owe a lot of it to John. I don’t have anything but amazing things to say about him. He kept us very informed throughout the entire reception. He made sure everyone was prepared for their speeches and always checked with Ryan and myself to make sure we were good with the timeline.    The dance floor was bumping all night and we owe that all to John. He kept the crowd going and we felt like he read the crowd very well.  It was the best night of our lives.    Thank you both so much! We couldn’t have done it without you! 

I wanted you to know personally that I thought you were terrific to deal with and a great decision on our part! From start to finish you were professional and knew what I wanted and respected what I wanted. The music selections and timing were perfect, keeping me informed of what Chad was doing and what we needed to do was great. He even held my kids off after they suggested some hiphop song!  I really appreciate everything you did and have been spreading the word about you guys! Keep up the good work!

Nick was the absolute best! The dance floor was completely packed all night (For 4+ hours) with people of all age groups. We had multiple people, including the wedding coordinator at the venue, tell us that it was the most consistently packed they've seen a dance floor at a wedding. Nick checked in with us multiple times throughout the event to make sure that we got all the songs that we wanted to get played. Would recommend Nick and DJ-Chicago to anyone that needs a DJ. They were a huge part of what turned out to be a perfect night!

Mark, I cannot express how much we appreciate you and the part you played in our wedding. You rocked! I had multiple people comment on how great the music was. You kept that party going. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Absolutely fantastic from our first meeting, to the last song played! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. If you ever need a reference, I would be delighted to supply a glowing one.... thanks again for all your work!

Great work!!!

DJ was amazing!!!! Truly wonderful event thanks in large part to his great skill and talent, thanks so much!

Nick was amazing! Our guests couldn't believe how full the dance floor stayed all night. The music was the #1 compliment we received regarding our wedding.

DJ Chicago, and more specifically Dylan, was absolutely perfect for our wedding! From our first meeting, Dylan was very attentive and helpful, really understanding exactly what type of music and ambiance we were going for. In the few months leading up to the wedding, Dylan was always quick to respond whenever I had a question or wanted to make a change... even last minute changes before the reception! He played all of our favorite songs and made sure to avoid any "do not play" songs. I have had multiple guests during and days after the event tell me how great the DJ was and that they loved the music. Not only was the service great, but the...

Nick was amazing! From our first meeting, he helped guide me with all of the little details I would not have otherwise thought about for our wedding. He helped develop a perfect timeline. A week or so before the wedding, I also asked him if he could edit the song I wanted to use for the father-daughter dance so that I could use the first and last verse of the song and within 30 minutes he had already sent me back the edit which was AMAZING! He kept everything seamless for the wedding and made our lives so much easier. He continued to check in on me during the wedding to make sure I was happy with the songs and that everything was going as...

Dylan was amazing and the communication with DJ-Chicago was impeccable throughout the planning process. We got tons of compliments from guests about music selections and his humor during announcments. He kept us on schedule (thank goodness!) and helped direct us where we were needed. Can't say enough great things!!!!

We just want to comment on how fantastic Chris was. We have gotten tons of compliments on how it was one of the most fun dancing weddings a lot of our friends have been apart of, and that was largely due to the music selection. Chris was fantastic at organizing the evening. Introductions were exactly what we wanted. He ran things by my wife and I if needed, but did not bother us will small details. He was very good at being "behind the scenes" but also did his job above and beyond. The 2 things we wanted at our wedding was good food and good dancing, and we felt that Chris made that hope come true, and then some! So you guys have a wonderful...

Sorry for our delay--we were traveling until last night. You did such an incredible job for us! You kept our guests dancing all night and it was such a treat to watch our older family members let loose on the dance floor--one even thanked us profusely for playing music "her generation knew" as she busted a move. Our friends (many of whom are a tough crowd) also came up to us and said "this DJ is lit." From what I heard, you also handled less-traditional song requests perfectly (polka songs were the ones I heard about after the fact). All in all, you helped give us a day we'll remember fondly for the rest of our lives.  Jacob and I would...

John was perfectly professional and worked with the venue to make the event go off without a hitch! We have had so many people ask us which DJ we used because John was the best! The music selection was perfect and we literally had to kick people off the dance floor at the end of the night.

We hired DJ-Chicago for our wedding this July, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Gil did an absolutely fantastic job, and we received so many compliments about the music and overall flow of the event. Gil was extremely professional, and took the time to be sure that he correctly pronounced the names of all of our family members and bridal party during introductions. He was great about helping to keep us on schedule but did so in a way that we never felt rushed. The dance floor was packed the entire night and he did such a great job incorporating our preferred songs with those that the crowd was enjoying. We would definitely hire...

We couldn't be happier with Chris as our DJ! He was professional, kept everyone in the loop regarding the schedule of the evening including speeches and helped to keep things moving when we got behind schedule. It was wonderful to know that we didn't need to worry about the music or the schedule at all with him in charge. And he kept the dance floor packed all night! Our guests were even raving about him after the wedding. Thank you so much, Chris!!

DJ-Chicago did not disappoint! Nick was truly the best in every category! He was professional, attentive, and as motivated to have a good time as we were! The introductions were perfect, the music choices really kept the party going and our guests of all ages had an absolute blast! Numerous guests have already asked for his information and our guests continue to send us messages in regards to the amount of fun they had at our wedding! We couldn't of been happier with Nick's performance. He is a solid guy and we were lucky to have him DJ the most important event of our lives! Thanks Nick!!!

Nick was AMAZING! Best DJ ever. He helped us figure out the timing of everything, kept the dance floor going, and played all the songs we wanted! We wanted a wedding where the dance floor was constantly filled, and that's exactly what we got. It was such a perfect night, and a huge part of that is because of how amazing Nick was! I 100000% recommend not only Nick but DJ Chicago as a company to anyone looking for a wedding DJ (or any event!) in Chicago. Thank you SO MUCH!!

Thank you so much Dylan! Our reception turned out beautiful and your services were a huge reason why! People were dancing the entire time and you read the crowd perfectly! I have already recommended you to a bunch of our engaged friends! Thanks again!

Nick was an amazing DJ. My wife and I cannot say better things about the entire event. First of all, I truly appreciated Mark's thoroughness in the pre-wedding meetings.  Mark asked all the right questions and we had every detail planned. Their communication was excellent. On the day of, Nick's professionalism, service, and DJ skills were outstanding. Because we had everything planned and organized, it was not hard for Nick to deviate from our schedule; he simply made it happen for us. Nick also worked really well with the wedding coordinator from our venue (Cog Hill). The music selection was flawless as there were no awkward transitions;...

Gil was easily the most fantastic DJ/MC ever to perform at an event I've attended. My guests were so impressed with his song selection. He really has a great ear for music and wonderful timing with which songs should be played and when.

Dylan went above and beyond with our many requests. He was apt at sticking to the timeline we had discussed and tried to keep us on schedule, he absolutely played all of the songs we wanted to hear, and truly made our wedding as fun as possible. We are so grateful and would absolutely recommend him to any of our friends and family!

I would absolutely recommend DJ to Chicago to everyone I know. We were referred to the company from Ganesh Sunder and could not have been happier with the process from start to finish, we did not even get a quote from another DJ company, we knew immediately this was the company we would be using. Meeting with Mark and Gil prior the event was simple and fun. Gil was absolutely amazing as our DJ. He knew what the crowd wanted to hear and played songs that I requested, in addition to putting his own spin on things. I loved it and he made our wedding amazing!!! Thank you Gil and DJ Chicago!

Dylan did a great job of politely vetting guests requests. MC skills were great and kept the event on schedule. I feel like he was a DJ, MC, and event coordinator all in one! Definitely need to upsell what clients get for the price!  Thank you so much for keeping the party going!

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you! Margaret and I left town for a few days after the wedding and since getting back we've both been busy with work and school. We'll definitely do the Client Survey and will review you on The Knot and Yelp (I think those were both how we found you originally). We have nothing but positive things to say, we absolutely loved the music selection and multiple people came up to us after the wedding and told us how impressed they were that the dance floor was full the entire evening. We should have gotten a bigger dance floor! If either of us is ever planning an event and need a DJ, we'd hire you in an...

If there was an option to rate Mark 20 out of 10, I would. Our wedding reception was everything we hoped it would be & our guests were dancing all night. We've received so many compliments on the music, both during the reception and after, and I didn't hear a single song I didn't love. Mark met with us twice before the wedding - once to tell us about DJ-Chicago and their style, and then again a week or two before the wedding to finalize specific song requests, dedications, timelines, etc. He also (unbeknownst to me) helped my sisters out with a surprise rap they performed, which was awesome. All of the wedding party introductions,...

Sorry this is so belated - we went directly on our honeymoon and our still writing reviews/thank yous! Gil was absolutely amazing we had so many complements about how accommodating he was and absolutely loved his style of mixing/fading. The guests could not stop raving about him the next day at brunch. We still get so many complements about how great he was!

Sorry for the delayed reply, but I wanted to let you know that I just completed the survey that you mentioned. Kevin and I would also like to say thank you for being such a wonderful DJ! We really enjoyed working with you and are extremely satisfied with everything that you've done for us. Our guests had a great time on the dance floor and are still talking to us about how great of a DJ you are.

Since April 29th, everyone has kept talking about how great our wedding was! Family members and friends who normally don't dance were on the floor and dancing all night long. Our wedding had an energy and positivity to it that was thanks in part to Mark's excellent DJ work. The songs played throughout the night reached every generation in some way, making everyone feel included and welcome (as we wanted from the start). Furthermore, Mark's coordination and show-running for introductions and toasts was excellent; there was no confusion or second-guessing from anyone as to how things would go. Mark also helped give our wedding a personal touch...

I am recommending him to all my engaged friends! Everyone has not stopped talking about how amazing Mark was!!! He checked in with me a couple times through out the night to make sure all was good and he made some suggestions along the way. He was very professional...I could not have asked for a better DJ honestly unbelievable!! NO ONE left the dance floor all night!!

You did a wonderful Job Mark. There were hiccups throughout the night from other members of the event crew (as with any event) but you were able to keep us up-to-date and ask our opinions with timelines and schedules. You truly made the event run smoothly. Also, the music was phenomenal from dinner to last dance; you nailed it. We have gotten so many messages and calls on how people were so tired from the event because the just couldn't take a break from dancing (so many good songs)!  This was one of the greatest events we have ever been to because of your music choices (outside the fact that it was our wedding)! We just filled out the...

Mark was awesome to work with! He helped make our wedding such a perfect, special and FUN day! We have received so many compliments about the event and the great vibe the whole night through. Friends told us, "your DJ nailed it!" and we couldn't agree more. We'd definitely recommend Mark to others and use him again ourselves. Thanks for being a part of our special day!

After meeting with Mark the owner- I felt confident that he would be great to DJ our wedding. We met with Mark again a week before the wedding- and he was SOO helpful in helping give us music suggestions and song choices as my fiance and I weren't very particular.  I only gave Mark one piece of guidance - and that was to keep the party dancing all night and that he did! He read the crowd, and kept all my guests dancing the entire night. I had so many people come up to me and say he was one of the best DJ's they've seen. He played a great mix of old & new - but not the lame old traditional wedding songs- he played some 90s hip hop that...

You (and the music) were absolutely the highlight of the night! Within MINUTES of the dance floor opening, we had guests telling us we had awesome music and all weekend, when I asked what their favorite part of the wedding was, all our family and friends agreed we had the best music of any wedding they'd been to. I kept saying all I wanted - other than getting married, of course - was a great party and a full dance floor and I could not have been happier with the outcome. The blending of songs was perfect, every transition made sense, and the floor was never empty from beginning to end. Whenever I had to leave the dance floor for any reason...

Lynn and I thought Chad was just fantastic, and he helped make the our reception a truly fantastic event. He kept the dance floor filled the entire evening and had a variety of songs ready to go at all times. We had many compliments from friends and family, as well as the photographer and videographer, all of whom said they can't recall seeing a dance floor filled until the end of the reception. We really liked that Chad seemed to have as much fun with our music as we did. That type of energy and enjoyment for the job is great to see. Thank you again for everything!

Dylan was absolutely amazing! He incorporated all of our requests perfectly. He helped to create such an amazing and personal vibe for our wedding. EVERYONE cannot stop talking about how much fun they had dancing and seeing Dylan get into the music made it even better. Lastly, he helped us through a few personal hiccups in the flow of events with such care. I truly want to thank him for that. We would 100% recommend Dylan!

I will submit an official survey on your site, but wanted to let you know that Dylan did a phenomenal job at our wedding. People are still talking about how much fun they had, and how the dance floor was constantly full, which truly speaks to the excellent job Dylan did. He really made the reception portion of the day exactly what we hoped for and more. He did a great job of mixing in the songs we requested into others that simply fit the energy of the crowd. Seriously, a great, GREAT job. And, he treated Missy and I so well, giving us extra time if we needed it, and keeping us posted on timelines, etc, without ever coming across as...

Chris did an incredible job reading our crowd and keeping everyone on the dance floor throughout the entire evening. The music selection was great and the night flowed very smoothly. Chris kept us (the bride and groom) in the loop on what to expect in terms of itinerary and next steps. He was extremely professional and dressed very sharp. We do not have enough good things to say about Chris and his performance. He did a great job!

Now that Jeff and I are settling in to married life, I wanted to quickly write you and let you know how appreciative I was of all your work in making our wedding day perfect! The music/playlist/party was everything that we were hoping for the reception. Thank you so much for all your help throughout the wedding planning process.

Mark was great! The dance floor was full the entire time! We had an absolute blast on the dance floor with all of our friends and family. Family members that NEVER dance were out there on the floor having a great time, and even my grandma was out there doing her thing. The music will definitely be one of the most memorable parts of the day. Everything went so smoothly, and Mark had a big part in that, no doubt! Thanks again, Mark!

Dylan was fantastic. He communicated well with me throughout the night and our wedding planner. I have been receiving compliments all week on his playlist and the dance party that took place.

I told Nick this at the wedding, but HE WAS AMAZING! We had so many people tell us he was the best DJ they’d ever seen at a wedding. From the minute the dancefloor opened up until the final song, the floor was completely packed. Young and older people alike had a blast. I was a little apprehensive about having a DJ, because I had always had more fun at weddings with bands. But I am so happy we went with you guys. It was the best party, and that is all we cared about. Nick was GREAT! He knew exactly what songs would people going and never had any dull transitions between songs. We would recommend him to anyone. I kept going up to him and...

Thank you very much for being part of our wedding. Dylan did an absolutely fantastic job last evening and everyone had a great time. You were extremely easy to work with throughout the whole process and very organized which was always much appreciated. Thank you again!

Mark was incredible. My fiance and I have different tastes in music and he did a great job bringing them both together, and knowing what works with a crowd. He also helped me figure out the song for the father/bride dance. He was instrumental in keeping our wedding moving and keeping the energy up. I would absolutely use him again. He is a complete professional and know exactly what needs to be prepared in order to create a beautiful day.  Thanks again Mark!

John was great. He helped us stay on schedule all night, but also rolled with the punches as needed. His music selections were perfect. So glad we chose DJ Chicago!

Chris was fantastic! He really helped keep things on schedule and the music selections and when he chose to play them was perfect. He was very nice and professional and didn't make anything cheesy, like we've seen some DJs do at weddings before. Thanks again for all your help and guidance leading up to the wedding. We really enjoyed selecting the music and seeing it all come to life was great. We couldn't be happier!!!

Nick was great, and working with DJ Chicago couldn't have been easier. Working with you gave me one less thing to worry about because I knew your service would be flawless. Thanks so much, I hope we can work together again!

Everything was absolutely fantastic! He did such an amazing job, we are truly grateful for all of the hard work that went into making our day extra special. I had the most fun that I've ever had in my whole life.  Thanks again, you guys really made our reception a night to remember for all who attended!

Gil was such a great addition to have at the wedding!! He did such a great job with all of our hiccups and last minute changes/additions. We got many compliments from our friends and family on how well/smooth everything was. Music was spot on, and our dance floor was never empty!! We had a great time with Gil!!

Chad was a wonderful DJ for our wedding on 12/13/14. He nailed the music selections and was a pleasure to work with. I would definitely work with and recommend DJ Chicago and Chad again. Thank you!

DJ Nick was very accommodating and did a great job!

The DJ was amazing! Congrats, you have a golden piece in your staff!

Mark you did an amazing job!! The music was great and no one ever left the dance floor. Not once did I worry or even think about the flow of the night. You took care of everything and the entire wedding went so smoothly. Bill and I cannot thank you enough! We will 100% recommend you to anyone we know hosting an event or having a wedding.

We just wanted to reach out and say thank you again for DJing our wedding. We have been to a lot of weddings this year, and we are extremely happy to say that ours was the best dance floor of them all, by a long shot. We had a great time discussing music with you in our pre-wedding session, and it was so awesome to hear the songs/artists we discussed throughout the night, whether they were during dinner or on the dance floor. It truly felt like "our wedding." We are still getting compliments on how amazing the music was, and it's already been a month! My mother's friends attested to the fact that they hadn't danced that much in 20 years, and...

Tom did an amazing job... Fun, personable , professional. And created the energy and excitement to make the party a success. He was great and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Nick was incredible!

We were married in November 2014 and used DJ-Chicago, Mark as our DJ, it was hands down one of the best wedding decisions we made! DJ was the last vendor we booked and we were so lucky to get Mark to help us through the process, he asked lots of questions to get our preferences, gave us a lot of direction on how the night would run, and was totally approachable. He understood some of our differing tastes in music and was happy to meet our needs. His prices are very competitive compared to other professional DJ companies in Chicago. We didn't realize until after our meeting that he was probably our most important vendor, setting the tone for...

I would absolutely hire Chris from DJ Chicago again. He did a great job all night. He coordinated all of the events throughout the evening, and kept the evening on track. We had never planned or coordinated a wedding before, but he had obviously worked plenty of them. If things got off schedule or were taking longer than expected he was on top of it and informing us of what step was next...and in how long. Thank you all for making our night a memorable experience!

Gil DJ'd our wedding at the Rookery last August. I'm sorry for taking so long to formally review him, but I feel compelled to provide feedback 11 months later because of how phenomenal he was as our DJ. He was professional, a pleasure to work with, and absolutely killed the music selection during our cocktail and reception. A wedding guest that previously served as the executive director of one of Chicago's premier wedding magazines was floored with Gil. I will absolutely hire you guys again specifically for Gil the next time I need a DJ.

Chris did a fantastic job for our wedding and made the day even more special. He was extremely organized and thanks to him the dance floor was completely full the entire time. He even agreed to do karaoke after that was a huge hit with all of our guests. If we ever need a DJ in the future, we would definitely love to work with Chris again.

Gil was WONDERFUL! He was very professional, obviously very good at his job and concerned about providing a high level of service. I hope he doesn't feel bad that the dance floor wasn't packed the whole time - that had more to do with our crowd than with his DJing! We really, really appreciated that he came to find us before he played the last dance, because dancing to that final song was one of the best moments of the whole night. He worked seamlessly with the house-mandated sound system and with our musician, who had to cut in to use the mic for the first dance. Everything went smoothly. Also, he was a great sport when our best man cracked...