Tag: dj international

Chicago House pioneer Rodney Bakerr has died

Rodney Baker, known professionally as Rodney Bakerr and the brilliant artist behind early Chicago label Rockin' House passed away last week.

Visitation and services for Benji Espinoza in suburban Chicago

Friends and family will pay their respects to the DJ International co-founder Benji Espinoza this Wednesday and Thursday in Berwyn.

DJ International Records’ Benji Espinoza has passed away

Chicago house pioneer Benji Espinoza, co-founder of DJ International and an A&R man in his bones has died.

A Very Chicago House Tribute to the 808 & Ikutaro Kakehashi

Classic Chicago House Music lore about borrowing Marshall Jefferson's 808 and Tyree's "I Fear The Night."

Parris Mitchell: A 5 Mag Mix Vol ++003

"Just some good ol' funky House Music": Musician, DJ, producer and Dance Mania impresario Parris Mitchell mixes down a new DJ set and sits...

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...

DJ Jes: Four Play Music Sessions vol 9

Four Play Sessions is a mix series from Chicago's Four Play Music and featuring the talents of Mr. Andrew Emil & Friends, published each...

A Tom Moulton Interview

There isn't much I can tell you about Tom Moulton that you don't know already. Tom made modern DJing possible, though he's never been...

Bad Boy Bill: The 5 Magazine Interview

In Chicago, Bad Boy Bill (website, discogs, twitter, myspace, facebook, youtube) is best known for his mix shows on WMBX, WGCI and B96 and...

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New Mix: Live from Cz’s House

I'm back, with a shiny new Czboogie sign as a birthday gift. I've missed you all, please feel free to share this video and of course I always love to hear your comments. Much love!