Chicago House

Chicago house is a genre of electronic dance music characterized by its upbeat tempo, often between 118-130 BPM, and distinctive use of synthesized drum machines, sampled soul and disco vocals, and prominent basslines. Emerging in the early 1980s in Chicago's underground club scene, particularly at the Power Plant and Warehouse clubs, Chicago house was pioneered by DJs and producers who experimented with reel-to-reel tapes, drum machines, and synthesizers. The genre's heyday in the late 1980s saw its popularity spread globally, influencing the development of acid house, techno, and trance. Chicago house is notable for its emphasis on community and inclusivity, with DJs often creating music that reflected the city's diverse cultural landscape. Its unique blend of soulful, jazzy, and futuristic elements set it apart from other forms of house music, earning it a revered place in the history of electronic dance music.

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Peculiar Intuition
Album - 12 Tracks - Released January 24, 2025

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48thSt
Aaron Smith
Adonis
Adonis
Angel Moraes
Annette
Aren B
Armando
Armando
CeCe Rogers
Charles B
Chuck Roberts
DJ Pierre
DJ Pierre
DJ Sneak
DJ Spen
Da Fresh
Dave Lee
Demarkus Lewis
Dirty Sole
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk
Fast Eddie
Felix Da Housecat
Fingers Inc.
Floorplan
Franck Roger
Frankie Knuckles
Full Intention
Gene Farris
Glenn Underground
Gypsymen
Hansel!
Hostox
Jamie 3:26
Jesse Saunders
Joe Smooth
Joey Beltram
Jon Cutler
Jovonn
Jungle Wonz
Larry Heard
Lil' Louis
Louie Vega
Marshall Jefferson
Maurice Joshua
Maurizio Braccagni
Mike Dunn
Mito
Motor City Drum Ensemble
Mr. Fingers
Mr. Lee
NEZ
Nicole
Pablo Bolivar
Palmbomen
Paul Johnson
Peven Everett
Phuture
Pierre's Pfantasy Club
Ralphi Rosario
Robert Armani
Robert Owens
Ron Carroll
Ron Trent
Sandy Rivera
Sharon Pass
Sleezy D
Soul Creation
Steve "Silk" Hurley
Ten City
Terry Hunter
Todd Terry
Aaron Smith
Todd Terry
Marshall Jefferson
Louie Vega
Frankie Knuckles
Dave Lee
Felix Da Housecat
Peven Everett
Ron Carroll
Paul Johnson
Full Intention
Mike Dunn
CeCe Rogers
Mr. Fingers
Sandy Rivera
Larry Heard
Joe Smooth
NEZ
DJ Spen
Steve "Silk" Hurley
Robert Owens
Fast Eddie
Floorplan
Ralphi Rosario
Terry Hunter
Gene Farris
Motor City Drum Ensemble
Pablo Bolivar
Ron Trent
Armando
Chuck Roberts
Maurizio Braccagni
Lil' Louis
DJ Pierre
Ten City
Robert Armani
Jon Cutler
Joey Beltram
DJ Sneak
Demarkus Lewis
Jovonn
Charles B
Gypsymen
Mr. Lee
Maurice Joshua
Mito
Glenn Underground
Franck Roger
Armando
Phuture
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk
Da Fresh
Sharon Pass
Jamie 3:26
Palmbomen
48thSt
Fingers Inc.
Annette
Nicole
Jungle Wonz
Jesse Saunders
Pierre's Pfantasy Club
Angel Moraes
Hostox
DJ Pierre
Sleezy D
Adonis
Adonis
Soul Creation
Dirty Sole
Aren B
Hansel!