Jimmy Rupe Productions was started by DJ Mello Ell when he was a child. Born Elliot James "E.J." Rupert in Milwaukee, WI, he started making mixtapes and CD compilations for family and friends. Having received praise for his ear for music, this led to his desire to deejay. He joined the Navy in 2007 which sent him to his duty station in Oak Harbor, WA, near Seattle. After serving, he loved the Seattle area so much that he decided to stay there and take on the music world. After doing a lot of gigs in Seattle, he came back to Milwaukee with a new focus and plan to take on the party scene.

Arlen Music Productions specializes in providing live music entertainment presentations for Chicago wedding music, corporate bands, and fundraising band events. Much more than just a traditional standalone Chicago wedding band, Arlen Music ensembles are recognized as leaders within the Chicago special event band industry. Winner of the 2014-2021 Best Band by Better Magazine, the Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra has also developed a nationwide presence with performances ranging from New Year’s Eve at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, to the Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.