About · Hampton Roads, Virginia
Two nameson the door
Donell “DJ Grizzly” Bessent and Mike “DJ EV” Joseph are the owner-operators behind Royal Crown Entertainment, a Hampton Roads–based entertainment company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Together, they bring more than 30 years of combined DJ experience to every event.
12 Years · Open-Format DJ
DJ Grizzly Donell Bessent
DJ Grizzly brings more than 12 years of experience, along with the versatility, energy, and crowd awareness needed to keep guests engaged. His open-format style blends R&B, hip-hop, Top 40, pop, throwbacks, reggae, Afrobeats, line dances, and crowd favorites to create a soundtrack that connects with every generation.
R&B · Hip-Hop · Top 40 · Throwbacks · Reggae · Afrobeats · Line Dances
20 Years · DJ & Master of Ceremonies
DJ EV Mike Joseph
DJ EV is a seasoned entertainment professional with more than 20 years of experience performing at weddings, corporate functions, and private events. As a master of ceremonies, he knows how to command a room, make clear and confident announcements, coordinate important moments, and keep an event flowing smoothly without taking attention away from the guests of honor.
Master of Ceremonies · 20 Years
One event a day. An owner in the booth.
We do not run crews. When you book Royal Crown, the DJ in your room is Donell or Mike, one of the two names on this page. The Majestic Experience puts both of us there together.
We hold one date at a time so nothing is rushed on either side — not the sound check, not the last song.
Open-format means we play the room in front of us, across every generation in it, instead of a set list we brought from the last one.
Owned and operated by veterans.
It shows up in how we run a room: prepared before the doors open, on time to the minute, and calm when the plan changes. We are proud to serve military ceremonies, base functions, and the families of Hampton Roads.