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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Ability II
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Alex Peace
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Barbara Tucker
Blake Baxter
Blaze
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Chrissy I-Eece
Christopher Rau
Chuck Roberts
D'Marc Cantu
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DJ Pierre
DJ Rush
DJ Sneak
DJ Spen
Dajae
Dam Swindle
Danilo Plessow
Delano Smith
Demarkus Lewis
Demuir
Dominic Dawson
Eddie Amador
Eric Kupper
Fast Eddie
Felix Da Housecat
Floorplan
Franck Roger
Frankie Knuckles
Gene Farris
Glenn Underground
Green Velvet
Janine
Jerome Hill
Jesse Saunders
Joe Smooth
Jovonn
Jungle Brothers
Kerri Chandler
Kevin Saunderson
Kez YM
Louie Vega
Marshall Jefferson
Maurice Joshua
Mike Dunn
Milty Evans
Mixed Methods
Mood II Swing
Mr. Fingers
NEZ
Noosa Heads
Pablo Bolivar
Paul Johnson
Peven Everett
Phil Weeks
Ralphi Rosario
Richard Sen
Robert Armani
Robert Hood
Robert Owen
Robert Owens
Ron Carroll
Ron Trent
Satoshi Tomiie
Sleezy D
SoundFactory
St. David
Steve Poindexter
Steve Ward
Ten City
Terisa Griffin
Terry Hunter
The Littlemen
Todd Terry
Tom Carruthers
Traxman
Traxx
Vick Lavender
Villanova
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icykof
Aaron Smith
Marshall Jefferson
Todd Terry
Green Velvet
Kerri Chandler
Charles B
Barbara Tucker
Louie Vega
Mood II Swing
Celeda
Felix Da Housecat
Alison Limerick
Cajmere
Kevin Saunderson
Ron Carroll
Dam Swindle
Frankie Knuckles
Dajae
DJ Hoppa
Peven Everett
Ralphi Rosario
Mike Dunn
808 State
Eric Kupper
Paul Johnson
Full Intention
TKA
Fast Eddie
Jungle Brothers
DJ Spen
Jamie Principle
CeCe Rogers
Mr. Fingers
Mark Farina
Freeez
Blaze
Joe Smooth
Adeva
Larry Heard
NEZ
Pablo Bolivar
Steve "Silk" Hurley
Robert Armani
Chuck Roberts
Joey Beltram
Terry Hunter
Floorplan
Gene Farris
FPI Project
DJ Rush
Chez Damier
Motor City Drum Ensemble
Armando
SoundFactory
Ron Trent
Robert Owens
Robert Hood
Alex Peace
Maurizio Braccagni
Tony Arzadon
Lil' Louis
Satoshi Tomiie
Ten City
Jon Cutler
Franck Roger
Demarkus Lewis
Phil Weeks
Director's Cut
Eddie Amador
Bobby Konders
Demuir
Mr. Lee
DJ Sneak
Gypsymen
Jovonn
Danilo Plessow
Fresh & Low
Delano Smith
Cybotron
Homero Espinosa
Traxman
Chicks Luv Us
Liaisons Dangereuses
DJ Pierre
Cardenia
Frank De Wulf
Maurice Joshua
Mito
Glenn Underground
Bad Boy Bill
e-Dancer
Taana Gardner
DJ Hyperactive
GTO
Fargetta
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk
Armando
Model 500
Phuture
Underground Solution