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