DJ Wayne Williams - "I’m A People Person" From local DJ to major record label executive to producer of one of the world’s largest house events, music is the story of Wayne Williams’ life. Noted for being the first DJ to bring disco from Chicago’s underground, gay dance clubs to a young, receptive audience on Chicago’s south side, Wayne quickly became an in-demand DJ as a teenager, [...]
Steve Amoroso - "It All Comes Together Once I Get Behind The Decks" Steve Amoroso is a New York City based DJ / Producer. He is Regarded as one of the hardest working DJ's in the industry. His work ethic and passion for house music has brought industry-wide recognition. Amoroso first fell in love with house music when he was still in high school . He embarked on a path toward the vibrant club [...]
Rubb Sound System -"We Make Music Because It’s In Our Soul" This House Music act from Chicago consists of Rees Urban & Brian Boncher, collectively producing as Rubb Sound System. These two teamed up to form RSS debuting with their remix for Jamie Principle’s “Baby Wants To Ride” released on S&S Records. Fusing Soulful House grooves, chunky drums, and deeper elements they have [...]
Joe Smooth - "I Wish People Would Ask Me More About My History" Joe Smooth is one of the pioneers of the style of music known today as house music. He is a self-taught musician who from the age of 12 has been creating music that is inspiring to all that his sound has touched. In 1985 he joined the DJ International family and quickly became a central force behind everything written or produced [...]
Dear Basketball, From the moment I started rolling my dad’s tube socks And shooting imaginary Game-winning shots In the Great Western Forum I knew one thing was real: I fell in love with you. A love so deep I gave you my all — From my mind & body To my spirit & soul. As a six-year-old boy Deeply in love with you I never saw the end of the tunnel. I only saw myself[...]
KRS-One Returns To The Mic With A Vengeance. Now Hear This! (Album Stream) It has been several years since KRS-One released an album. One of Hip-Hop’s most famous, controversial, and quoted MCs self-released Now Hear This. The Boogie Down Productions co-founder’s 12th solo album contains 18 songs, with production by Da Beatminerz, Mad Lion, and DJ Static, among others. This album [...]
Johnny "Bravo" Rayborn - "I Find Creativity And Energy In People" Record Producer/DJ/Songwriter/Engineer Johnny "Bravo" Rayborn III was born on the Chicago's South Side. Being the youngest of three children, he was exposed to a wide variety of music genres. By the age of 9, he was already producing live music tapes for his family members. Engulfing himself in the music business with [...]
Mirelle Noveron - "Music Has Always Been My Passion" DJ & Music Producer Remixer International, considered one of the most prominent and well-known DJs of Mexico by the magazine DJ Mag Mexico. His dedication and love of music has positioned him to perform at major venues such as: The EDC Mexico Electric Planet festival 2015 and 2014, he has also shared the stage with renowned DJs like [...]
Kevin Starke - "I'm Highly Motivated By The Success Of Others" S&S: What's your style of music? How do you describe it? Kevin Starke: My style of music , as far when I play out to a live crowd, I would say I take cues from Ron Hardy,Farley,Steve Hurley, & Mike Hitman Wilson then add my own style on top of that. There's only one Steve Hurley,Farley or Ron Hardy. You can't be [...]
DJ Matt B - "I Really Don’t Listen To House Music Often" If you were to look up where House Music was born, from the Deep Disco days to the WBMX days the answer would be Chicago. Chicago is also where Matthew Baltazar better know as Matt B was also born & raised. Matt has played at almost every club/venue in Chicago. From coast to coast and many cities in between, playing alongside some of [...]