[metaslider id=1383]The sound of R&B has evolved over the years with many artists contributing new styles and approaches to making their music. A number of talented acts have contributed but few have had as dominant a run as R. Kelly. Born on January 8, 1967 in Chicago, R. Kelly was the product of a single-parent household and grew up in the Ida B. Wells Homes, a notorious housing projects [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Frique - I Like To Stay Current A standout on the Chicago music scene since the early 1990s, the experience of Frique is ongoing, garnering respect along the way.  Keeping the dance floor more intriguing than you may be accustomed is the spirit of Frique, fueling a career that has spanned over 20 years around the US and abroad.  Frique’s music label Lea Music, born 2014, is one of the newer [...]

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Celeste Alexander - "I’m A Music Lover Period" DJ CELESTE ALEXANDER Mix-artist from Chicago, Started in 1982 under the encouragement of Steve “Silk” Hurley, Celestethedj started learning how to mix under the tutelage of Andre Hatchett among many others. One of the first female dj’s in Chicago, she signed on with Promoter Dave Risque’ and Gucci Productions. After the first year of [...]

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Geoffrey C - Can You Make Me A Tape Almost everyone can remember the guy who came to the party with the best music. No matter what was playing, after his tapes started, it was always a better party. Geoffrey C is that guy. Since graduating from High School in MD, Geoffrey has been either a DJ or a producer of edit mixes/remixes for commerical radio stations, major record labels and [...]

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