Artist Spotlight – DJ Sneak (Gray Area)

By |2024-05-12T14:30:26-05:00May 12th, 2024|Chicago, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, electronic music, Gray Area, House, House Music, House Music History, Interviews, Music, producer|

https://youtu.be/96oDgSEpcrQ?si=oLLp9KjXCE8A4Fr2 Overview Born Carlos Sosa in 1969, DJ Sneak emerged as one of the key figures in the second wave of influential Chicago house producers. Though not native to the Windy City, Sneak's musical journey began in the early 1980s when his family moved from Puerto Rico to Chicago. Unable to understand English, Sneak found solace [...]

Interview: Kerri Chandler (Gray Area)

By |2024-02-02T21:42:11-06:00February 2nd, 2024|African American, black History Month, Classics, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, Gray Area, House, House Music, House Music History, Interviews, Kerri Chandler, New Jersey, producer|

Overview Kerri Chandler is a name that every house music enthusiast should know. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as one of the originators and key figures in the genre. Born and raised in New Jersey, Chandler's musical journey began in a family deeply rooted in jazz. His father, a respected DJ, [...]

Rhythms of Revolution: The Intersection of House Music and Queer Spaces (Gray Area)

By |2023-06-27T18:08:09-05:00June 27th, 2023|Chicago, Dublin, Gay, Gray Area, LGBTQIA+, London, New York, San Francisco, Uncategorized|

In celebration of Pride Month, we're taking a rhythmic journey through time, tracing the transformative footprints of some of the world's most influential LGBTQ+ club spaces in the oasis of house music. From the disco-fueled dance floors of Chicago's Warehouse to the pulsing beats of New York's Paradise Garage; from Dublin's Mother, a cornerstone of [...]

11 Rising Black Artists Changing the Face of House Music (Gray Area)

By |2023-02-07T21:51:33-06:00February 7th, 2023|African American, black History Month, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, electronic music, Gray Area, House Music, producer, Promotional|

We are fortunate to live in a time where influential artists are making an indelible impact on the music industry and bringing their unique flavors and energy to every genre. As we enter Black History Month, we are celebrating and recognizing the success of Black individuals in the music industry and recognize the efforts of [...]

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