All the Beautiful People: Frederick Dunson Interview
YOU MAY NOT KNOW who he is, and that would be just fine if you attend a party by Frederick Dunson. One half of D/E Entertainment, Frederick has been behind some of the most...
Tyree Cooper: The 5 Magazine Interview
From basketball star to DJ and producer extraordinaire, Tyree Cooper is still on top of his game. The 5 Mag interview.
The Armando Project: Paul Johnson Interview
This is the transcript of our interview with Paul Johnson for The Armando Project. Paul was interviewed via phone on January 15, 2008. Errors in transcription are the fault of the interviewer.
PAUL JOHNSON: ...
Dancing While Black, Young and Queer in the 1970s
Lessons from Robert Williams: How dealing with the police was an essential part of dancing while Black, queer and young in the 1970s.
DJ Skull: Don’t Look Back
One of the most versatile producers to come out of Chicago in the 1990s, DJ Skull is back on the scene and working at a more prolific pace than ever.
Consider it making up for...
Vincent Floyd: Sometimes They Come Back
Vincent Floyd made several stone cold classics in the 1990s, but never knew anyone was listening. But they were.
Gant-Man: Born Into This
When Gant-Man says that music is his life, it's more than a cliche. Once the world's "youngest professional DJ", he's since become a cornerstone of the ghetto house and juke scene, breaking the sounds...
The Legend of Jay B. Ross
Jay B. Ross moved mountains for tons of Chicago house artists from the early days to the present. The legendary "Rappin Lawyer" died on March 1.
The Armando Project: Mike Dunn Interview
Mike Dunn was interviewed by phone in mid-January 2008 for The Armando Project. The interview began with some small-talk which is redacted here. Errors in transcription are the fault of the interviewer.
MIKE DUNN: A...
Chicago nightlife legend Dave Medusa has died
Dave Medusa, of the most influential promoters in the history of electronic music and Chicago music in general has passed away of natural causes.
This Entire Scene Was Frankie Knuckles’ Dance Floor
Where do you begin the story of the man who began it all? The man who began it for you?
Should I start at the beginning - the literal beginning, the first three words of...
Armando Gallop: Live at the Warehouse DJ Mix
The late, great, unforgotten Armando Gallop in a mix recorded live at The Warehouse.
Kevin Irving, Legendary House Music Vocalist, Has Died
Another of the seminal artists that powered Chicago's early House Music scene has passed away.
5 Magazine has confirmed that legendary House Music vocalist Kevin Irving - whose voice was heard on tracks including "Children...
Future/Past: What I Love About Armando’s The Future
"The Future" was Armando's calling card, an introduction to an international career that was cut short.
The Armando Project: Farley Jackmaster Funk Interview
This is the transcript of our interview with Farley Jackmaster Funk for The Armando Project. Farley was interviewed via phone in mid-January 2008. Errors in transcription are the fault of the interviewer.
FARLEY: I...
In 2021, support people. Screw the brands.
If we say we care about the history of this music, we need to stop enabling the ones that fucked it up.
The Icon: Dance Mania Star and Ghetto House Legend DJ Funk
We stand today in praise of the Icon, Dance Mania star and Ghetto House legend DJ Funk.
The man behind party anthems including "Knock Knock", "Work That Body", "Fuk-U-Later", "Pump It", "Run & Work It",...
Acid House on the Radio: Armando on WBMX 1987/1988
Armando Gallop live set recorded in 1987 or 1988 on Chicago's WBMX radio.
Psycho-Bitch is the Original Diva Powerhouse of Chicago
When you hear stories of Chicago's golden days of House Music whether it be in the late '80s through the late '90s, you learn to appreciate the multifaceted talent behind the big names. These...
Lester Fitzpatrick: A Chicago Story
Tristan Dominguez talks to the ultra-prolific Chicago producer Lester Fitzpatrick.
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