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We don’t just provide entertainment... We create it!

Vinny Esposito, the founder of Split Second Sound and the Game Day DJ for the Carolina Panthers, he has been providing music and entertainment as a professional MC/DJ and musician for 29 years. Performing for the first time at a July 4th party on Long Island in 1983, Vinny worked hard and became one of the busiest DJs in New York. Vinny and his wife Diane moved Split Second Sound to Charlotte in 1999 and quickly established their company as the premier DJ company in the area. Since moving to Charlotte, Split Second Sound has grown to a family of over 40 MC/DJ’s, party motivators, dancers and office staff. Each staff member has worked along side Vinny to see if they can match his drive for perfection before they can go out on their own. He leads monthly workshops to develop and advance the staff of Split even more. He has been invited to speak at colleges and event professionals in the industry, who look for his expertise in the business as a benchmark. Vinny is now one of the requested wedding DJ’s today, as people will check his availability before locking in a date. His passion, and intensity comes through every time you speak with him, and shines even more at his events. Very versatile in all styles and genres of music, there is nothing Vinny hasn’t seen or done, but he still loves to come up with new ideas for each event. He’s definitely not ordinary, so if excitement, energy and a lasting impression is what you’re looking for, this is it.

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Albanian-American wedding

Posted on: May-13, 2013 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

I had the pleasure of working an Albanian/American wedding. But what made this wedding so unique is the selection of music as they dance to Latin, Greek, Top 40, classic, old school and top club dance music. In fact, Albanian and Greek music had very similar dances. Also, stopping in was new DJ to SSS, ex-NBA player Leron Ellis, who used his 6-11 body to take a cool picture of the bride and groom cutting the cake. Another thing amazing about this wedding was the fact it started off with a packed dance floor at such a high energy for the first 90 minutes, it felt like the party was dancing for 3 hours.This picture featured our new high powered battery operated uplights.... read more »

The wedding full of surprises

Posted on: October-22, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

One of the many things I love about DJing someone's wedding is trying to absorb and enjoy the uniqueness of each bride and groom, their families and friends. That is why no matter how many years I've DJ'd, I still enjoy it to the fullest. This past weekend featured a brides father making a surprise video to play during their father-daughter dance (had to keep that from her). Then the bride surprising her Mom with a special dance (had to keep that from the Mom), followed be the groom surprising his Mom for their dance (had to keep that from her), playing the song the was his Mom and later father's wedding song. There wasn't a dry eye in the place but every face had a smile on it. What a great moment :)It also featured a surprise lap dance for the bride and groom (in fun) and an on the spot break out of the dance Gangham style (see pictures). They even broke the dance floor apart they were dancing so hard.... read more »

Ethiopina Wedding

Posted on: October-12, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

One of the many things I love about SSS is the different cultures and backgrounds of people we get to see. This past weekend I had the honor of being a part of a ceremony and double reception of an Ethiopian couple. The traditions and the way their guests danced and participated gave me a great appreciation of their culture.The party in wide open mode at the Ballantyne Hotel.Full party mode at Temple Beth El.An incredible exit as the guests carried off the Bride & Groom.Homemade Ethiopian wine.... read more »

Packing the floor at DSBG

Posted on: September-29, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

A beautiful night in Charlotte with many out of town guests enjoying a high energy wedding reception at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Playing music from the 50's to brand new pop songs, line dances like the Wobble to sing a longs like Journey's Don't stop believing, it was truly a special night. SSS Party Motivator Bradley lead the dancing and sing-a-longs on the dance floor as it remained packed from start to finish. Working with an all-star crew of Best Impressions Caterers, Hall & Webb event planners & Carolina Video production always makes a great event.... read more »

A Big Ole Country Wedding

Posted on: September-18, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

It's a great feeling when you get to see past brides and grooms thrive together and build their families years later. At this big ole country wedding that had 300+ guests in the brides back yard, I got to see 2 special couples that I DJ's their weddings over 9 and 6 years ago. Both past brides are sisters and have 1 child each. The bride and her family decorated including the groom who built a cement dance floor weeks before the wedding. It also featured the Father of the Bride driving the bride up the aisle in a 1951 original Ford pick up owned by her grandfather.... read more »

Class meets explosviness

Posted on: July-15, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

On June 23rd, I had the pleasure of DJ'ing a wedding at the beautiful location Bently's on 27. Not only does it have a great view, but it's also known for it's great food and wine. With of the most complicated intros, timed out for each couple, the party started off with an explosion! With each intro, every couple came into to a different song and a different dance and the crowd grew louder as the went. The night was so successful they party went 45 minutes overtime (over 6 hours in total) and the guests remained on the dance floor until the end.... read more »

Wedding at the Mint Museum uptown

Posted on: April-30, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

A lot of things can make a wedding special. Working with top vendors. A beautiful location. Perfect weather. A bride, who's sister works in the industry and trusts you to entertain at their reception. How about, all of the above. Critsey Rowe Photography, Best Impressions Catering, A Place for flowers and Minister Patrick Malloy, all together at the beautiful Mint Museum uptown Charlotte. Congrats to Lauren and Jerry! Lauren's Matron of Honor Kristin (and her husband) have been in the wedding & event industry for years and it was an honor that they asked me to be a part of their family for the day.... read more »

A winery wedding at Childress Vineyards

Posted on: April-03, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

One of the coolest wedding ceremony locations I have ever done, in the basement of a winery. With a feel of Italy, an intimate crowd witnessed a beautiful and unique wedding at Childress Vineyards.... read more »

12/31/2011 Wedding

Posted on: January-02, 2012 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

Stephen & Casey had a New Years Eve wedding Greek style. The reception took place at the the Brawley House in Mooresville. Some of the vendors that helped make this day special were the planning team of The Charmed Event, the decor by Sterling by Design and photography by Bella Loren. Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Liadis, it was a pleasure to be a part of your special day !!!... read more »

11/26/2011 Wedding

Posted on: November-30, 2011 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

This was not your typical wedding venue, Ashley & David had their reception at an old Lowes Foods in Brawley Commons. It is amazing what you can do with decor !!! Michelle Kidd with Vida Party did an amazing job with the decor. Below is a picture of their ice bar and some of their set-up. Congratulations Ashley and David, it was a pleasure to be a part of your special day !!!! ... read more »

11/19/2011 Wedding

Posted on: November-23, 2011 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

Set up for the Richardson Wedding on 11/19 at Providence Country ClubCongratulations Blair and Jennifer. It was a pleasure to get to know you and be a part of your wedding.... read more »

The older, yet super fun wedding

Posted on: June-21, 2011 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

My wedding at the Renaissance SouthPark featured an older couple with friends and family in their 40's or older. Most would figure it to be laid back, but not this wedding. From start to finish, the energy and dancing was non-stop. Pictures from Juliet Photography, featuring a French theme as he proposed in Paris. The passion and energy from the bride carried throughout the event and every guest had a blast!... read more »

Wedding at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC

Posted on: June-05, 2011 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

Vinny and Ben drove down to the beautiful event space at the Peace Center in downtown Greenville, SC. The bride was a bridesmaid to a wedding did for 720 people in Greenville the year before.... read more »

Steeler Wedding

Posted on: July-04, 2010 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

last night's wedding was the perfect expression "Everybody enjoyed the experience of being at your wedding". The night was absolutely beautiful, tables set up around the Van Landingham Estate, the bar outside, music playing, people in and out of the dance floor, the food, the cake, the wine, etc. They even came in for the intros with the Pittsburgh Steeler's terrible towels waving around. In a very chill setting, I've almost never seen a bride with such a huge smile on her face throughout the night (the groom as well). I got to work with one of my favorites Tommy McCart (and Kristin) and Chris and Timmy with Cinematrimony Video. The really cool part is I got to work with Heather Bryson and her husband Ken as they planned the wedding but were also great friends with the bride and were guests. Overall, a fantastic experience!... read more »

Now that's a big family

Posted on: June-27, 2010 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

Vinny and new Split member James DJ'd the Suttle/Allen wedding at the Hilton University in Charlotte. It seems like everyone there was names Suttle and the little brothers of the bride were all football player sizes, but the nicest of guys. From beach music and Motown to Jay Z and Black Eye Peas, it rocked all night.... read more »

Great wedding shot at the Charlotte City Club

Posted on: March-30, 2010 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

A very fun and classy wedding reception at the Charlotte City Club... read more »

Fun pix of a past wedding

Posted on: March-30, 2010 | Post By: Vinny Esposito

Can you believe this is a day, dry (no alcohol) wedding.... read more »

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