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Frankie Knuckles
189,519 listeners
Frankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 in New York City and died March 31, 2014 in Chicago) was a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has e… read moreFrankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 in New York City and died March 31, 2014 in Chicago) was a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has earned the appellation "The Godfather of House." While studying Textile Design at FIT in … read moreFrankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 in New York City and died March 31, 2014 in Chicago) was a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has earned the appellation "The Godfather of House." While studying Textile Design at FIT in Manhattan, Knuckles began working as a DJ. He played soul, d… read more -
S'Express
115,618 listeners
S'Express (pronounced ess-express; sometimes credited as S'Xpress , S-Express or S*Express also know as Victim Of the Ghetto) were a British dance music act from the late 1980s who had one of the earliest commercial successes in the acid house genre. "Theme from S-Express" was… read more -
Mr. Fingers
188,729 listeners
There are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 19… read moreThere are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 1960) is a musician widely known for the Chicago house music he produced in the mid-1980s and contin… read moreThere are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 1960) is a musician widely known for the Chicago house music he produced in the mid-1980s and continues to produce today. He was a member of the influential gro… read more -
Joe Smooth
93,172 listeners
Joe Smooth was a self-taught musician, and started creating original music at the age of 12. In his teenage years, he began to make a name … read moreJoe Smooth was a self-taught musician, and started creating original music at the age of 12. In his teenage years, he began to make a name for himself as a DJ in the underground Chicago house music scene. Joe Smooth gained international … read moreJoe Smooth was a self-taught musician, and started creating original music at the age of 12. In his teenage years, he began to make a name for himself as a DJ in the underground Chicago house music scene. Joe Smooth gained international acclaim with the release of his late 80s deep house classics… read more -
Larry Heard
89,108 listeners
Larry Heard is one of the originators and one of the greats of Chicago house music. He emerged publicly in 1985 from the roots of "Ho… read moreLarry Heard is one of the originators and one of the greats of Chicago house music. He emerged publicly in 1985 from the roots of "House Music", with the debut single "Mystery of Love". This domain is where he found … read moreLarry Heard is one of the originators and one of the greats of Chicago house music. He emerged publicly in 1985 from the roots of "House Music", with the debut single "Mystery of Love". This domain is where he found an outlet for his musical ideas. Most people who have follow… read more -
Metro Area
168,633 listeners
Metro Area is Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani. After releasing a number of 12" EPs, they issued their first self-titled album (Metro … read moreMetro Area is Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani. After releasing a number of 12" EPs, they issued their first self-titled album (Metro Area) in 2002. The brainchild of veteran producers Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani, Metro Area wa… read moreMetro Area is Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani. After releasing a number of 12" EPs, they issued their first self-titled album (Metro Area) in 2002. The brainchild of veteran producers Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani, Metro Area was born out of the pair's somewhat dichotomous love for … read more -
Marshall Jefferson
151,697 listeners
Marshall Jefferson (born September 19, 1959) is widely regarded as one of the leading innovators of the genre of music now known as house m… read moreMarshall Jefferson (born September 19, 1959) is widely regarded as one of the leading innovators of the genre of music now known as house music, in particular the subgenre of Chicago house. Born in Chicago, Illinois he was originally a p… read moreMarshall Jefferson (born September 19, 1959) is widely regarded as one of the leading innovators of the genre of music now known as house music, in particular the subgenre of Chicago house. Born in Chicago, Illinois he was originally a producer in the Universal recording studios in Chicago it is … read more -
Folamour
151,889 listeners
Part of the recent renaissance of young French House and Disco producers, Folamour is an artist with a deep love for all music. His passion… read morePart of the recent renaissance of young French House and Disco producers, Folamour is an artist with a deep love for all music. His passion is demonstrated across the many edits, remixes and original records he produces. After earning h… read morePart of the recent renaissance of young French House and Disco producers, Folamour is an artist with a deep love for all music. His passion is demonstrated across the many edits, remixes and original records he produces. After earning his stripes behind the decks in his home country, he quickly … read more -
Soulsearcher
88,457 listeners
Marc Pomeroy is one half of the world-renowned remix team "Jazz-N-Groove Productions" and co-owner of the critically acclaimed re… read moreMarc Pomeroy is one half of the world-renowned remix team "Jazz-N-Groove Productions" and co-owner of the critically acclaimed record label Soulfuric Recordings. He also records under the monikers of "Urban Blues Project&… read moreMarc Pomeroy is one half of the world-renowned remix team "Jazz-N-Groove Productions" and co-owner of the critically acclaimed record label Soulfuric Recordings. He also records under the monikers of "Urban Blues Project", "Deepstar" and "Soulsearcher", as… read more -
Robert Owens
49,767 listeners
Robert Owens (born 1961) http://www.myspace.com/robertjowens is an House/Soul artist best known for his work with the Chicago House group F… read moreRobert Owens (born 1961) http://www.myspace.com/robertjowens is an House/Soul artist best known for his work with the Chicago House group Fingers, Inc. Robert Owens became one of the figures most associated with the late-'80s golde… read moreRobert Owens (born 1961) http://www.myspace.com/robertjowens is an House/Soul artist best known for his work with the Chicago House group Fingers, Inc. Robert Owens became one of the figures most associated with the late-'80s golden era of Chicago house. Born in Ohio in 1961, he grew up sin… read more