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