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Resident Artists

Brian Gardner Brian Gardner
Brian Gardner Chicago, Ill. Music 101 | Loveslap | Soul Foundation | Wax Addict Brian Gardner may have discovered his passion for DJing by accident, but his success is far from...

Frank Solano Frank Solano
As a young boy Frank was exposed to house music at an early age. Tuning in every Friday and Saturday night to the latest mixes from the legendary Hot Mix 5 on 102.7 fm WBMX. It was only a matter of...

Frankie Feliciano Frankie Feliciano
Born on November 19th, 1970 in Brooklyn NY, Frankie Feliciano was inspired by music starting with his childhood experiences. Music was always in the family; Frankie's grandfather played instruments...

Leonard Part Sixx Leonard Part Sixx
who are you? Leonard Part Sixx where do you come from? Chicago what are your influences? All creative people.... Larry Levan, Water Gibbons, Tee Scott, Michael McNeal, Ron Hardy, Patrick Adams, Tom...

Matthias Heilbronn Matthias Heilbronn
Matthias Heilbronn began DJing in 1981, at age fifteen, in Bremen, Germany. In 1986, at the age of twenty, during his first visit to New York, some friends took him to the legendary Paradise Garage....


Guest Artists
1200 Warriors 1200 Warriors
1200 WARRIORS is made up of DJ Choco A.K.A. G-dubs & Junior Rivero A.K.A. DJ Rivero. After 15+ years of friendship and a couple of collaborative projects, the two are teaming up to bring you 1200...

Aaron Dae Aaron Dae
Aaron Dae Philadelphia | Chicago Dae Recordings, The Housing Project, Dae Deep, The Electric Avenue on BreakThru Radio Aaron's versatility as a producer, DJ, promoter and label owner have...

Abacus Abacus
Austin Bascom, has carved himself quite a niche in the global dance scene over the past decade through quality productions, innovation, and a business sense rooted in integrity. A Toronto transplant...

Acidman Acidman
It's been over 20 years now since Acidman (aka Acid Al) aquired his 1st pair of 1200's. Growing up in the western suburbs his earliest gigs were for party promoters throwing "house party" one-off's...

Akila Akila
Spinning and producing since the mid nineties, aKiLa's fascination with sound is the driving force behind his productions and musical sets. His "Mix it up, and Mix it well" philosophy as a selector...

Alexander Robotnick Alexander Robotnick
Alexander Robotnick aka Maurizio Dami is an Italian music producer. He makes his debut on the Italian music scene as the founding-member of Avida, a "dance -cabaret band" featuring Daniele...

Alix Alvarez Alix Alvarez
As a respected talent from NYC, Alix Alvarez is blazing a trail for young and exciting producers. He has begun to create his own niche in the music industry by establishing himself through music...

Alton Miller Alton Miller
It was once said that art is an expression of life. The way in which we choose to view it, hear it, dance to it, speak it and write about it is the passion that drives an artist to create. Alton...

Ananda Project Ananda Project
Since their inception in 1998 with the seminal Cascades Of Colour EP (King Street Sounds / Nite Grooves), Ananda Project has steadily cultivated a dynamic tour-de-force that is accessible in the...

Andre Harris Andre Harris
The city of Chicago is known for its architecture, art, windy weather and a solid tradition of celebrated House DJs and producers. Continuing this tradition is Andre Harris and styles all this own to...

Andy Caldwell Andy Caldwell
On his debut artist album Universal Truth (Om Records), critically acclaimed producer/songwriter/DJ Andy Caldwell delves into an uncharted world of rock/electronic/house, bringing his signature...

Angel Alanis Angel Alanis
Angel Alanis (aka A-squared, Subsonic) is one of today's most diverse and consistent producers of dance music to come out of Chicago. With an uninterrupted flow of releases since 1997, he has...

Barbara Tucker Barbara Tucker
BARBARA TUCKER She is a Writer, Club Promoter and Entertainer Extraordinaire! "Once during the lifespan of a musical style comes an extraordinary artist that captures the era. In Dance Music that...

Basement Boys Basement Boys
In 1986, three young DJs began making music on a 4-track recorder in a Baltimore basement studio. Little did they know at the time that more than 15 years later they would be viewed as pioneers of...

Bear Who? Bear Who?
Bear Who? "Fix My Sink" - Worldwide Dance Hit with a # 1 dance chart appearance for 13 weeks on Radio 1 BBC "Bear knows how to fix any dance floor's problems. He gets people up and...

Ben Sims Ben Sims
Ben Sims had his first decks at age ten. Schooled on mix tapes by the likes of Bambaata, DJ Cheese and Froggy, and with his musical roots in reggae, funk, disco, electro, rare groove and hip-hop,...

Ben Watt Ben Watt
As for the back story, I'm sure many of you know I have been in a band with Tracey Thorn for 25 years called Everything But The Girl. We made nine studio albums, and travelled all over the world....

Bernard Badie Bernard Badie
Bernard Badie has performed the world over showcasing his bold and inspiring style since the late 80's. From headlining the popular & soulful parisian night- "Respect is Burning" to Germany's harder...

Billy Dalessandro Billy Dalessandro
Since the dawn of the millennium Dalessandro has been amalgamating the classic Chicago dance sound with it's European counterpart in order to bring crowds to their feet and then finally to their...

BJAK BJAK
BJAK aka Brian Cullen,there are many words to describe this artist. One would be absolute introspect. Another would be deep beyond the likes of what many have seen.A very moody style surounded by the...

Blaze Blaze
BLAZE BIOGRAPHY Blaze are one of those rare artists in this business whose music is truly timeless. You can play their remix of Cold Cut featuring Lisa Stansfield's pop dance hit, "People Hold...

Bob Sinclar Bob Sinclar
Who is Bob Sinclar ? An international man of mystery, since he first emerged in 1976 this career path has taken in spy, jewel thief. Riviera playboy, mercenary, arms smuggler, Monte Carlo card shark,...

Bossa Tres Bossa Tres
Bossa Tres is the greatest thing going in Brazilian music in Chicago these days. Luciano Antonio, Dill Costa & Marcos Oliveira have created a wonderful new groove that's sweeping across Chicago,...

Brad De Lisio Brad De Lisio
Brad De Lisio used to have dreams of apocalyptic events. Fire - nuclear bombs - the end of the World. Now as DJ Apocalypse, he is on a mission to live life at its fullest doing what he loves most -...

Brenda D. Brenda D.
What began as an electronic interlude on the Rockford, Ill., rave scene turned into a full-time passion for DJ/vocalist, Brenda D. In the mid-1990s, Brenda fell hard for the electronic sounds...

Brett Johnson Brett Johnson
Brett Johnson's name has become synonymous with house music, his peers consider him to be one of the breakout artist of 2002/2003 and a breathe of fresh air. In the last year, Brett has been very...

Brian Ffar Brian Ffar
***|| Standard Bio Intro ||*** Music has been an integral part of my life for as far back as I can remember. As a kid, it was impossible to go to bed without the sounds of my little silver...

Bryan Jones Bryan Jones
Bryan Jones began his dj/production career seven years ago and hasn't let up for a second since then. He got his first taste of djing out of town five years ago and started playing steadily around...

Byron Stingily Byron Stingily
The singer and leader of seminal Chicago house ensemble Ten City, Stingily has now embarked on a solo career. After producing singer Kim English's record on Nervous, he himself signed with the label...

Cajmere Cajmere
Cajmere (aka Green Velvet) studied chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he exposed himself to the energetic culture and lifestyle of house. In 1991, midway though graduate...

Carl Dupree Carl Dupree
Phuture Sole's CEO, Passaic, NJ native, Carl Dupree is among the new "saviors" of NJ's soulful dance scene. Like most of the "movers & shakers" in this genre, a teenaged Carl started his career as a...

CeCe Peniston CeCe Peniston
CeCe began her recording career with A&M Records. Her debut album, Finally, achieved U.S. RIAA GOLD certification. The album's first single, "Finally" was a #1 Billboard hit and went multi-platinum...

Chris Quinn Chris Quinn
"whatever you can play at a house party is what should be considered House music." sound. Born, raised and fed on the Chicago deep house, Chris Quinn counts the revolutionary sound of iconic...

Chuck Daniels Chuck Daniels
DJ Chuck Daniels * Based out of Detroit Michigan & influenced by the Motown sound in addition to surrounding elements that make the "the motor city" an infinite source of Music, Chuck Daniels...

Chuck Love Chuck Love
"Chuck Love has inspired fans, DJ's and producers alike with his kinetic soulful production and musical live show." -BILLBOARD Featured in "NEXT 100" -URB Chuck Love's day starts off with...

Craig Alexander Craig Alexander
Craig Alexander has been a staple in Chicago House Music for over 20 years. His love for the music began in the early 80’s when he attended The Muzic Box where he heard the Legendary Ron Hardy...

Craig Loftis aka Grand High Priest Craig Loftis aka Grand High Priest
Craig Loftis has been in the Chicago music scene since 1979. He first came on the scene as a party promoter, starting what was to become one of Chicago's most successful social clubs...VERTIGO. In...

CZR CZR
CZR has become world-renowned for his skills as a DJ, producer, songwriter, and remix artist. For years, CZR's music has graced the ears of listeners worldwide. Some of the most respected...

Dajae Dajae
The diva we all know as Dajae began her musical career in the early Eighties. Before joining forces with Cajmere, she was making RNB and singing in Soul bands all over Chicago. The early nineties...

Dan Ghenacia Dan Ghenacia
Experience a set by Dan Ghenacia at intimous Paris club Le Batofar at 9AM on a Sunday morning and your life will be changed for a day… Destinies are made of this for this cool man who has made his...

Dan X Dan X
Music has always played a dominant role in Dan's life. While growing up in a musical family, Dan focused on developing his skills as a keyboard player and a percussionist. These talents were soon...

Dani Deahl Dani Deahl
At the age of sixteen, Dani Deahl's (DJ Solange) first influences in DJing were Chicago house artists like Mark Almaria, Bad Boy Bill, and Paul Johnson, which in turn fueled her love for Chicago...

Daniel Mnookin Daniel Mnookin
Since purchasing his first pair of turntables nearly five years ago, 28 year-old Daniel Mnookin (pronounced "Muh-new-kin") has gone from being just another kid learning to match beats, to one of...

Danny Krivit Danny Krivit
Growing up in Greenwich Village, New York City, in the 1960s, Danny was surrounded by music. His mother was an accomplished jazz singer and his father was the manager of legendary jazz trumpeter Chet...

Danny the Wildchild Danny the Wildchild
Danny the Wildchild aka Daniel Garcia was born on the South side of Chicago in 1977. The brother of a once aspiring DJ, he keenly watched and quickly learned the tricks of the trade. Danny began...

David Alvarado David Alvarado
"My sound and the music that I produce all comes from my roots and history." Born and bred in Los Angeles, DJ/Producer David Alvarado has been carefully developing his smooth, soulful house...

David Duriez David Duriez
No fucking Minimal or boring Jacking House whatsoever ! In a time where two thirds of the records being released each week are sounding the same, either a click and paste formula track made on...

David Harness David Harness
David Harness is one of the most popular DJ/producers in the San Francisco Bay Area club scene. He has been described as "a man who lives, breathes and emanates everything that is beautiful about...

David Mancuso David Mancuso
1983 Profile by Steven Harvey David Mancuso Everyday in Manhattan's art gallery district, Soho. people wander by the open doors at 99 Prince Street. Often they stop and gaze in at what looks like...

David O. David O.
I have always had much love for chicago, which leads to our site chicagogroove.com and the start of david.o...What can i say. i love to play HOUSE music. from this love i have confined myself to one...

DeMarkus Lewis DeMarkus Lewis
The man, the myth, the new Dallas legend -- this guy has got it going on with releases cross the board on several labels including Double Down, Alluv, Brique Rouge, Bluem, Moods & Grooves, Aesoteric...

Dennis Ferrer Dennis Ferrer
As one half of Sfere Recordings along with house legend, Kerri Chandler, Dennis Ferrer's name has rapidly built momentum amongst house music aficionados. Ferrer's prolific productions, which are...

Derrick Carter Derrick Carter
DERRICK CARTER Born and raised in the western suburbs, Carter was into music from a young age, but during his teens Chicago's House scene sucked him in for good. Before long Carter became a...

Dino & Terry Dino & Terry
Twin brothers Dino and Terry\'s long DJ career began in the mid-eighties, when they were still teenagers, playing funk, disco and electro music for small local parties. But it was only in early 1986,...

Dirtybird Dirtybird
dirtybird, a bona fide genre drifter and indecisive vinyl addict, has been a relentless electronic music fan for the past 15 years. her journey to denver and then back to chicago in the late 90s...

Diskokitty Diskokitty
Where in the world is Diskokitty? These days you'll find her djing and promoting for a variety of events. There's no stopping this kitty as she will offer you a feast of beats by spinning anywhere...

Dixon Dixon
Dixon is a DJ. A discjockey in the truest sense of the word, and a man on a mission. Born in Berlin 24 years ago, Steffen "Dixon" Berkhahn is first and foremost a house DJ who has paid his dues...

Diz Diz
"Mention should be made of Diz, [one] of my personal favourite house producers (having recorded for Tweekin', Guidance and a myriad of other superb labels) for [his] set in the main room [at Fabric...

DJ Alena DJ Alena
Alena is one of Chicago's finest young artists. Growing up in Chicago, the historic home of house music, made it possible for her to learn from some of the most talented artists in the...

DJ Deep DJ Deep
Known as one of the most revered members of the French house scene, DJ Deep has made it his duty to share deep house beats with a growing global audience! As a member of the Respect roster of...

DJ Disciple DJ Disciple
DJ Disciple I was born into this world 'David Banks' and as soon as I could breathe I felt the vibe. I've been involved with music for my entire life; my father played piano for Miles Davis and my...

DJ Flipside DJ Flipside
With 14 years of experience, DJ Flipside has several titles to his name. He is known to many as a mix-show DJ, club DJ, producer/remixer, and turntablist. Whether it be at clubs, parties, or on...

DJ Funk DJ Funk
DJ Funk was born in Chicago IL where grew up on the West Side of Chicago. This is where he was Influenced by Chicago, New York & Detriot dance music. he started playing out when he was a teenager at...

DJ Gregory DJ Gregory
DJ Gregory is one super-cool player, highly intelligent, passionate about music and more than a little bit crazy, this producer holds great respect from all heavy hitters in the dance music...

DJ Heather DJ Heather
In the past few years the Chicago house community has produced a number of innovative and distinct djs trained in the art of transforming tranquil dance floors into spaces of sheer bedlam and bliss....

DJ Hiroki DJ Hiroki
DJ Hiroki's musical birth began in the back seat of a silver 1974 Buick Skylark. It was here that his mom would drive around town and listen to the likes of Chuck Mangionie, Simon and Garfunkel and...

DJ Jes DJ Jes
Born in Mexico and raised in Chicago, Jes has been exposed to the Chicago music culture since the early 80's. It was very early on when Jes realized his passion for music and began working on his...

DJ Kam DJ Kam
DJ KAM djkam.com / AFS Recordings - Los Angeles Raised in Los Angeles, Kam started spinning at an early age. His older brother was a major influence in his musical interests by being one of the...

DJ Karizma DJ Karizma
DJ Karizma, or Kris as he is also known by friends, is a Baltimorean who has been dj'ing since he was 13. He has been on Baltimore radio and played in just about all the major clubs in the Baltimore...

DJ Kenny Ray DJ Kenny Ray
DJ Kenny Ray OSFL,SHACK-O-LOVE & DEMHOUSEBOYZ One of the very few (original) 'House Music' legends; beginning with and where the popular nightclub sound manifested, Chicago, Illinois, many years...

DJ Mes DJ Mes
Mes began his journey through the dance music industry when he was first exposed to house in 1993. While growing up in the San Francisco Bay area, his musical passion was fueled by soul, funk, and...

DJ Pierre DJ Pierre
The love of the music is what still drives House music legend DJ Pierre. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Nathaniel Pierre Jones came from a place and time where house music was not only a...

DJ Ricky Stone DJ Ricky Stone
DJing and producing is all about talent and personality and Ricky Stone has bags of both. His ability to connect with clubbers and bring dancefloors alive is truly outstanding. Originally from the...

DJ Sammy Jo DJ Sammy Jo
In 1997, DJ Sammy Jo took his first steps into a dj booth at the legendary New York City nightclub MOTHER (home to the infamous Jackie 60 party) for his first ever nightlife venture called Messy....

DJ Smash DJ Smash
DJ Smash's current involvement as conceptual director and producer with Blue Note Records only hints the range of his experience and talent for bringing together diverse elements within the realm of...

DJ Sneak DJ Sneak
In 1983, Carlos Sosa AKA DJ Sneak, moved to the city of Chicago from the island of Puerto Rico, where his early musical experiences and influences were rooted in salsa, meringue and Latin...

DJ Yellow DJ Yellow
Alain Ho (aka DJ YELLOW), has been working as a DJ since the beginning of the 80's. Since 1985/1986 he has been mixing at the some of the most famous clubs throughout Paris such as "Bains Douche",...

DJ Zebo DJ Zebo
Zebo has been a fixture in the Chicago party scene since he moved to the city in 1998 to study music business at Columbia College. Within that time he has shared the decks with some of the heaviest...

Dmitry Lovebone Dmitry Lovebone
Founded in 1993 by two Chicago deejays – Keith Lotta and Dmitry Lovebone – KGBEATS now became a household name for thousands of house heads worldwide. Innovative musical approach and cutting...

Doc Martin Doc Martin
f there was a house DJ in America who could accurately claim to be the most important house DJ working today, it would be Doc Martin. But then, Doc would never accept such a title even if it happens...

Drop The Lime Drop The Lime
NYC Heavy Bass Champion Born and Raised in New York City, Drop The Lime, constantly evolves in style, staying ahead of the game. expect four to the floor bangers spiked with Grime, House,...

Duke Shin Duke Shin
Duke Shin's one-of-a-kind taste in music and dedication to the art of DJing has placed him high on the list of Chicago's new-school DJs. Originally introduced to the DJ world back in 2004 at Nate...

Dysqo Dysqo
Growing up just outside the city of Chicago, Andy can remember first being introduced to house music through listening to his older sister's mix tapes while still in Junior High. As a raver in the...

E-Smoove E-Smoove
E is for eclectic in the case of the 2002 Grammy nominated producer E Smoove. From his long list of superstar remixes including the Grammy nominated "Heard It All Before" by Sunshine Anderson, to...

Ed Banger Crew Ed Banger Crew
Pedro Winter and his Ed Banger crew usher in the nouveau world order Nicolas Stecher - July 25, 2007 The City of Lights. Gay Paris. Home of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre and the cold...

Evil Eddie Richards Evil Eddie Richards
It has been a very busy time for Eddie Richards, dance music s quintessential pioneer and "Britain s godfather of house and techno" (Mixmag). One of the first DJs to champion house back in the...

Felix Da Housecat Felix Da Housecat
Felix da Housecat's 2001 album, Kittenz and thee Glitz, turned the dance music world on its side as his collaborations with the now infamous Miss Kittin on "Silver Screen" and "Madame Hollywood" and...

FFM aka Sombionx FFM aka Sombionx
FFM (Female Female Male) Lindsay Frkovich: Vocals, guitar, synth keys Adam Nelson: Electronic Drum Kit ,Vocals,Samples Michaela White: Bass, vocals, synth keys It took several years a few...

Fixmer/McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb) Fixmer/McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb)
A project from Terence Fixmer and Douglas McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb). After many years of silence Douglas McCarthy, the legendary voice of Nitzer Ebb, is ready for a new electronic WAR ! ! He has joined...

Francois K Francois K
Francois K. was born and raised in France, moving to New York in 1975 to pursue a career as a drummer. He played in various R&B cover bands and was hired by the Galaxy 21 disco to drum along with the...

Frank Orrall's 8fatfat8 Frank Orrall's 8fatfat8
8fatfat8 8fatfat8 is body music, born from the inspiration house music imparts: you can reach a deeper part of yourself by physically giving yourself over to the music that you love. 8fatfat8 is...

Frankie Vega Frankie Vega
Top Chicago Techno DJ and Producer. Frankie Vega's history in the recording industry and DJ community is backed by being a 15 year employee at Chicago based record shop Hot Jams (where he still...

Fred Everything Fred Everything
Montreal-based Fred Everything's star has been on the rise for several years, and he has become known as one of the most talented producers in the industry thanks to the certain je ne sais quoi...

Freddie Bain Freddie Bain
FREDDIE BAIN is one of Chicago\\\'s premier disc jockeys - A 17-year veteran behind the decks and a respected presence in nightlife event promotion and music journalism. He has spun alongside such DJ...

Frique Frique
DJ Frique got his start in the early nineties at legendary Milwaukee Avenue and 500 W Cermak loft parties: the last bastion of old school Chicago. Throughout the last ten years, Terry Allen swiftly...

Gant Garrard aka DJ Gant-Man Gant Garrard aka DJ Gant-Man
Gant Garrard (pronounced Jerrod)(aka Gant-Man to the Ghetto Juke House world and Brother 2 Brother alongside Paul Johnson) was introduced to mixing in the early 80's by his older brother and learned...

Gene Farris Gene Farris
Gene Farris is the sinister minister of electronic music's changing sounds. Farris' extensive discography of over fifty productions and global DJ track record is definitely a testament to the true...

Gene Hunt Gene Hunt
When one looks back into the history of Chicago House Music, one man's name seems to pop up in many scenarios. That man is none other than Gene Hunt, a legend to those who know where House Music...

Glenn Underground Glenn Underground
Glenn Underground comes from a family of musicians dating all the way back into the early 1970\'s, from his stepfather to his cousin, to his uncle\'s so his musical knowledge exceeds him. ...

Grant Nelson Grant Nelson
Nelson is heralded as the Godfather of UK Garage due to his numerous club hits on his Nice 'n' Ripe label in the early 90's. It was his sound along with a few others that gave birth to the then...

Greenskeepers Greenskeepers
They've been called abstract, quirky, avant-garde, irresistible and bizarre. They've written songs in the voice of the psycho transsexual from Silence of the Lambs ("Lotion") and made psychedelic-era...

Groove Junkies Groove Junkies
GROOVE JUNKIES BIO They DJ, they write, they produce, they remix...Evan Landes & Parrish Wintersmith collectively known as Groove Junkies, have crafted a style influenced by soul, funk, r&b, jazz,...

Guy Herman Guy Herman
HOME COUNTRY: South Africa DJ SINCE: 1999 STYLE OF MUSIC: Jackin' House, Electro House, UK Garage, Hip Hop,Acid Jazz & Breaks RESIDENCIES: H2O, Sutra, Chilli Lounge, ALL GOOD, Sudada, Truth,...

Halo Halo
Playing Deep Soulful House and melodic vibes that capture your spirit in minutes is the essence that is otherwise known as house music provided by an artist whose distinctive style is far from...

Harry Choo Choo Romero Harry Choo Choo Romero
HARRY CHOO CHOO ROMERO "I'm the guy pushing to change the sound from record to record...the struggle for most producers is to NOT sound the same every time, which is something not everyone can...

Harry Harry "The Blade"
WITH AUNIQUE AND CREATIVE STYLE, HARRY "THE BLADE" HAS BEEN MIXING IN CHICAGO CLUBS FOR THE PAST FITHTEEN YEARS.DURING HIS REIN AS ONE OF CHICAGO'S TOP DJ'S HE HAS SPUN AT THE WAREHOUSE CROWBAR,...

Harvey Harvey
Harvey's long involvement in and love of music began at the tender age of 13 when he and two older friends formed a new wave band called 'Ersatz' (Cheap Substitute) who recorded their first track in...

Heather Doble Heather Doble
Heather Doble began her career as a DJ for one reason: her intense passion for music. Weaned on the independent music of the seventies and eighties--everything from The Commodores to Joy...

Hector Lopez Hector Lopez
Some people learn as they go but for Hector Lopez it's pure natural talent. Though learning is an everyday on-going process for everyone, this Chicago north-sider takes it to another level. His love...

Hipp-e Hipp-e
A native of the golden West, Hipp-e has pushed the envelope of dance music from the tender age of 16. After years of parties and inspiration from other DJ's and Producers, Hipp-e decided it was time...

Huggy Huggy
For 5 years, Paul Huggett (aka Huggy) was deeply loved by a procession of clubbers who made it their mission to religiously attend the early years of Leeds's legendary Back to Basics club. Huggy took...

Irfan Irfan
Irfan started out as an avid collector of black music during the mid eighties, focusing on electro, hip hop and street soul in his home city of Manchester. A self- confessed radio listening nut of...

IZ aka Joshua IZ aka Joshua
Joshua was born on a 120 º (40º C) day in 1969, the same day the first manned Apollo mission blasted off to the moon. Growing up just outside of Chicago in Oak Park, he was influenced early by the...

J-Dub J-Dub
J-Dub stands at the forefront of the next wave of Chicago new-school house jocks, with a hypnotic, versatile and irresistible sound that both dance floor massive and the hardcore heads can vibe to....

James Amato James Amato
James Amato - Milwaukee, Wis. Mantra Lounge | Kamasutra | Dufflebag Recordings | Q Studios Organic in sound, soul and style, James Amato remains true to his Chicago house music roots. In...

James Curd James Curd
James Wilson Curd began spinning loft parties and raves at the ripe old age of fifteen years. At the time, most of his friends made fun of him for this, called him names and never returned his phone...

James F!@$%^ Friedman James F!@$%^ Friedman
While you can pick up a minimal techno 12' inch with your latte to go in Berlin, and dine to a soundtrack of click house in Montreal, the US electronic music scene is far less overt. There may be a...

Jamie Thinnes Jamie Thinnes
JAIME THINNES BIO SEASONS Beautiful for the Ugly Seasons, not just a company name, but a lifestyle, an illustration of how beautiful life really can be. Jamie Thinnes founded the multi-faceted...

Jask Jask
JASK (aka Jack Meredith) Born in Udorn, Thailand April 10th 1974. His father being of American descent and his late mother being of Thai descent, raised Jask basically in America (Tampa, Florida)....

Jasper Street Co. Jasper Street Co.
Taking their name from the street where Basement Boys Inc calls home, JSC is one of the label's highest profile acts. Jasper St. debuted in 1993 as a production project for DJ Spen, who, working with...

Jay-J Jay-J
Composer - Producer - Engineer - DJ In the world of dance music production, Jay-J has forged the reputation as the producer with the "midas touch" with his signature 'sexy, soulful, dance floor...

Jeannie Hopper Jeannie Hopper
DJ Jeannie Hopper is the "DJ who is devoted to exposing soul infused grooves of all persuasions" - Muzik Magazine/UK. Her world is the musical land of Liquid Sound Lounge that encompasses a radio...

Jeff Craven Jeff Craven
DJ Jeff Craven began spinning records in the summer of 1988 while a student in St. Louis Missouri. His format then was always eclectic playing alternative records from bands like Front 242, and...

Jere McAllister Jere McAllister
The credibility of this man is overwhelming. Jere McAllister has worked with several artists as a writer, producer and musician. His credits include remix work for Michael Jackson’s “Remember the...

Jeremiah Seraphine Jeremiah Seraphine
Jeremiah Seraphine believes the underground to be the sacred place were art and life intersect without the trappings of commercialism. It is where new ideas are born and chances are taken. This is...

Jerome Sydenham Jerome Sydenham
"There isn't really an Ibadan sound. Ibadan has a principle to make high quality music which covers all areas of electronic music, acoustic dance music, ultimately jazz funk, jazz and maybe even hip...

Jesse De La Pena Jesse De La Pena
"I'm trying to create a mood. The average DJ doesn't care about mood or ambiance. They just do the job and go." JESSE DE LA PENA, Chicago's premier DJ, not only creates a mood or atmosphere, he...

Jesse Saunders Jesse Saunders
Using a blueprint of old school funk, disco, R&B, early pop and hip-hop, JESSE SAUNDERS is the architect of the musical style known as "House Music." He wrote, produced and released the first...

Jevon Jackson Jevon Jackson
Jevon Jackson has led an impressive and colorful career as a House DJ. Born and raised in Chicago, Jevon has entertained House fans in Chicago in virtually every setting that a DJ may be challenged...

Jimpster Jimpster
Jamie Odell aka Jimpster and Audiomontage has been producing, remixing and Djing for the last 15 years and co-running his Freerange Records label for the last 10 of those. His musical upbringing and...

Joey Negro Joey Negro
Joey Negro (AKA: Dave Lee) is one of the most respected, prolific and original artists in the industry, who has enjoyed widespread success stradd lin g both the commercial and underground scenes....

John Aquaviva John Aquaviva
With 17 years in the music industry, John Acquaviva has played for over 2 million people and has appeared at over 5000 gigs. Always at the vanguard of the DJ and club world, today he is hotter than...

John Curley John Curley
John Curley has been behind the scenes, and the turntables, of almost every major club event in Chicago since 1988. As the resident DJ of two of Chicago's most pioneering and legendary venues, Medusa...

John Julius Knight John Julius Knight
John Julius Knight/JJK is best known for dancefloor hits, such as "All I Do" (Cleptomaniacs feat. Bryan Chambers), which reached #23 on the UK's top 40 chart, Eminence feat. Kathy Brown "Give It...

John Larner John Larner
John Larner hailing from Bloomington, Indiana has had a 20-year association with electronic music and dance culture. As with most youngsters he began with his Father's record collection, which...

John Patterson John Patterson
John Patterson began his foray into spinning records in 1996 while a student at the University of Illinois, DJing at several bars and small parties in college. A long time fan of 80s synth-pop and...

John Simmons John Simmons
John Simmons is an integral part of the house music scene in chicago.With ten years experince John has rocked crowds from San Francisco to Amsterdam and back.John credits his father and his musical...

Johnny Fiasco Johnny Fiasco
Legends are made of dreams, so they say...In Johnny Fiasco's case, he is a legend whose ever-evolving house music insight promises to be enduring-and for many, that's a dream come true. The...

Joi Cardwell Joi Cardwell
She has had major success on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where she placed eight songs in the top ten between 1995 to 2007. Two of her songs hit number one: "You Got to Pray" in...

JoJo Flores JoJo Flores
jojoflores is infamous for his Garage, Deep House and Afro-Latin rhythms. His signature sound resonates sweet, soulful melodies and a profound jazzy vibe. An original B-Boy and a fan of street &...

Jon Cutler Jon Cutler
Jon's dedication started when he was a teenager, a familiar face regularly seen in many of the underground clubs in New York City. In the early 80's Jon began his exposure djing mostly at local...

Jon Pierce Jon Pierce
With the charm of a prince and a voice to match, Jon Pierce is ready to decorate the Soul/R&B industry with an artistry that will be simply unforgettable. Jon is a native of Chicagos South Side....

Jordan Z Jordan Z
DJ, Party Producer, Booker of some of the worlds favorite bands and Dj's, and all around sweet guy. Jordan Z. has been working on the top fringes of what is truly cutting edge in Chicago night life...

Josh Werner Josh Werner
Originally living in uptown, born on the south side and growing up on the west, Josh Werner is from Chicago... A DJ for more than ten years, he has played in New Orleans, San Francisco, San Jose,...