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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Fast Eddie
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Jesse Saunders
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Matthew Yates
Maurice Joshua
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Paul Johnson
Peven Everett
Phuture
Ralphi Rosario
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Robert Owens
Ron Carroll
Ron Trent
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Sleezy D
St. David
Stacy Kidd
Stereogamous
Steve Poindexter
Terry Hunter
Todd Terry
Tom Carruthers
Trademarq
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Marshall Jefferson
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Peven Everett
Kevin Saunderson
Eric Kupper
Ron Carroll
Dam Swindle
Full Intention
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Alison Limerick
CeCe Rogers
Mr. Fingers
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DJ Spen
Ralphi Rosario
Floorplan
Fast Eddie
Steve "Silk" Hurley
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Robert Owens
Gene Farris
DJ Rush
FPI Project
Terry Hunter
Ron Trent
Pablo Bolivar
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Motor City Drum Ensemble
Alex Peace
Maurizio Braccagni
Demarkus Lewis
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Lil' Louis
Franck Roger
Robert Armani
Joey Beltram
Jon Cutler
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Maurice Joshua
Jovonn
Gypsymen
Mr. Lee
Traxman
Delano Smith
Homero Espinosa
Cybotron
Glenn Underground
Mito
Cardenia
Liaisons Dangereuses
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Taana Gardner
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk
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Arnold Jarvis
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Da Fresh
Jamie 3:26
Derrick Carter
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Marc Anthony
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