All photo credits:  John Coleman III   John Coleman III aka DJ LIL’ JOHN, is without question one of Chicago’s most well-respected DJs. From school gymnasiums to roller rinks, from nightclub residencies to nationally syndicated mix shows, millions of people have heard his “hands do the talking.” John’s passion has always been in radio. He […]

All Photo Credits: Eric Williams Born and raised in Chicago through two Belizean parents, Steve’s musical journey started at birth through osmosis. His journey marks are with vinyl, instruments, and action. His humble musical beginnings included guitar and piano lessons, as well as choirs until the Hot Mix 5 and Prince came into his life. […]

Que Wright, born in Chicago, IL, found his love for poetry attending Gwendolyn Brooks Junior High and it continued in high school, while on the verge of failing Junior year English at Thornton Township High School. The poetry unit saved his semester and grades when his teacher, Ms. Milsap, allowed him to perform his poetry […]

“From Miss Gucci to Mizz MeMe to the infamous FoxXxy!” THE LOVE FOR THE MUSIC STARTED AT 13 IN 8TH GRADE. LISTENING TO ANYTHING SHE COULD GET HER HANDS ON AND THEN GOING TO THE PARTIES @ 14, SNEAKING IN THE POWER PLANT (HOT CLUB IN CHICAGO EARLY 80’S) TO EXPERIENCE (NOT HEAR) FRANKIE KNUCKLES […]

Photo Credit:  Roy “Doc” Kemp  (L to R) Go Bang!Magazine’s Pierre A. Evans, Andrew Kitchen, Harold Leffridge and Roy “Doc” Kemp APRIL 1, 2021 UPDATE!!!! ATTACK OF THE BOOGIE PREMIERS FRIDAY, APRIL 9th AT MIDNIGHT ON WJYS Channel 62 in Chicago & SYNDICATED Nationally in 25 cities Andrew Kitchen comes to us from right here […]

Longevity is the word that describes Tony Gray’s career. In a downsizing industry, the St. Louis native remains a principle player. In 2009/2010, Radio Ink Magazine named Gray one of the most influential African Americans in Radio. His client list includes some of the most successful Urban, Urban AC, and Hip Hop stations, to his […]

Photo by Marcus Pizer Make up by Viola Nicholson    While other women were watching the game in the industry, DJ Celeste Alexander dared to play it. Wife, mother, DJ and co-owner of a music label, Celeste manages to balance these responsibilities while delivering and creating some of the deepest, soulful mixes in today’s house […]

James C. Birdsong, Jr. is an aspiring gospel vocalist, songwriter, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, advocate for our children and author of The Best is Yet to Come: A Testimony of One Young Man’s Redemption, an inspirational memoir published nationally and to this date, received positive reviews and appearances on multiple television, radio and print media platforms […]

DJ Matt Black is a UK based House and Techno producer and DJ most known for his funky, driving baselines, and uniquely engaging style. Born Matthew Belcher, Matt is a House/Techno producer and DJ most known for his first official release “Let Them Groove” which generated over 1 million streams worldwide. Starting his career in […]

REST IN PEACE MR. MARK S. ALLEN I am so sadden to hear the passing of my friend and motivator Mr. Mark Allen. From the day we met, in 2015, I was inspired by his passion for OUR PEOPLE and his wealth gaining process for Black people. I was inspired by him and attended some […]

Terry Moore, Sr. aka Glove Master Siz is a DJ from the Southside of Chicago. He started his DJ career in the early 1980’s. He’s a self-taught DJ who started by DJ’ing parties and weddings across the Chicago area. Soon after, he started teaching DJ’s in the area the skills he knew. In the mid […]

Tony Williams is a 61 year old GOD fearing man who has one son and a granddaughter. He’s been a DJ since he was 15 years old and his mentor is a DJ named William Armstrong aka Terrible Tubbs. In addition to DJ’ing, he is also an entrepreneur, being the owner of Truly Blessed Inc. […]

Australian born Xander James is a music connoisseur, delivering a unique dance music experience. He’s a House DJ and electronic music producer, with a career spanning 20 years, and has numerous original tracks and remixes under his belt. His productions have been released on music labels across the globe, including Dualism Records, Deep Soul Space, […]

Please join, 5/6/20, us for an intimate conversation with writer, actor, producer and creator of Go Bang Magazine, Pierre Andre Evans! Live set by yours truly to follow (most likely 🥰). — with Craig Loftis, Pierre Andre Evans, Kevin McFall and Akosua Accra.”

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, FIRST LADY, (Khrishna Lynese Henderson-Hutchinson), is a Radio/ Television personality, Educator, Spokesperson, Mentor, Billboard Award winning Radio Music and Radio Programmer. An International and pioneer DJ, the FIRST Female DJ to play House Music on the radio, and she was also a member of the FIRST […]

Located in Chicago, we are 95.1 FM radio, the host to the Ramonski Luv Morning Show & more. Program Director/Middays/Mixer: Khris Hutchinson aka First Lady Contact: (773) 395-2500 Website: http://www.clubsteppin.net FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK @95.1clubsteppinchicago

Powered by the Modern Dance Music Research and Archiving Foundation @DanceMsuicFound Pioneer DJ Lori Branch and House Music Archivist and CoFounder of @DanceMusicFound Host. CHECK OUT VINTAGE HOUSE ON WNUR 89.3FM 10PM WEDNESDAYS!! DJ LORI BRANCH AND ARCHIVIST LAUREN LOWERY INTERVIEW HOUSE LEGENDS, INTRODUCE NEW MUSIC AND KEEP YOU ABREAST ON THE PAST, PRESENT AND […]

Lori Branch is a Chicago native that began her life-long affair with music in 1980 as the DJ for a Chicago-based, social club named Vertigo. Vertigo, founded by Eric Bradshaw, Craig Loftis and Steven Moore hosted dozens of teen parties from 1980-1984 in such iconic locations such as Sauers, the Loft, the Penthouse, Aragon Ballroom […]

KNOWN AS THE “SUPER PRODUCER”, LISA E. HAS BEEN WORKING IN RADIO SINCE SHE STARTED AS AN INTERN IN 1989 AT WGCI RADIO IN CHICAGO. SHE LATER STARTED PRODUCING AND DOING ENTERTAINMENT, AND BECOMING A SIDEKICK ON AIR. AFTER ALMOST 15 YEARS AT WGCI, LISA DECIDED TO TAKE A JOB AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AT POWER […]

Steve “Silk” Hurley, a Chicago native, is a producer, songwriter, DJ, and 4-Time GRAMMY® Nominated Remixer. He began his career as a DJ, artist, producer, and pioneer of Chicago’s “House Music”. After creating several No. 1 hits with RCA, London, and Atlantic Records as a recording artist, Silk shifted his focus to songwriting, producing and […]