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DJ Wayne Williams (September 1)

From local DJ to major record label executive to producer of one of the world’s largest house events, music is the story of Wayne Williams’ life. Noted for being the first DJ to bring disco from Chicago’s underground, gay dance clubs to a young, receptive audience on Chicago’s South Side, Wayne quickly became an in-demand DJ as a teenager, playing a different party every night. To meet the growing demand for these sounds, the young entrepreneur founded The Chosen Few Disco Corp. (later renamed The Chosen Few DJs), bringing on board other young DJs—Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King and Andre Hatchett—whose skills and passion would help shape the sound that became house music.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-wayne-williams

IG: @djwaynewilliams

Dee Jay Alicia (September 8)

Dee Jay Alicia, a Chicago native, developed a love for music at a young age.  Her musical beginnings were rooted in soul, steppers, and R&B. She began her DJ career in1996 under the guidance of steppers DJ Raphael. She enjoyed a successful 16-year stretch as a steppers DJ, which included appearances on the weekly show Stepping at Club 7.

In 2010, she decided to dive deeper into the area of House Music. Since that time, she has played many venues throughout the U.S., leading up to Chicago's most prestigious stage in House Music as a guest at the Chosen Few Picnic in 2016 and 2017. She continues to DJ/Producer for the Legendary House DJ/Producer Terry Hunter's T's Box record label. 

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-alicia

IG: @deejayalicia

Boolu Master (September 15)

Boolu Master’s experience in entertaining a mature assemblage has him in high demand for public & private events. The mixing of music from 70’s Soul, Funk & Disco, to the 80’s House, Pop, Rap, 90’s New Jack Swing, & classic Hip Hop to today’s R&B, Chicago style stepping and Dancehall make him a favorite across the world.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/boolumaster

IG: @ boolumaster

DJ Lady D (September 22)

DJ Lady D performs charismatic sets of house, disco, and open-format for fan-filled, brand influencer, charity and celebrity events throughout the world, including appearances at the North Coast, West Loop Arts, Westfest, Noise Pop, House of Sol, Summerdance, Chosen Few, Wanderlust, SXSW and Lollapalooza festivals.

A media darling featured editorially and in brand campaigns for print, television, and digital, Lady D appears on film in the documentaries, Slipcue, Godfather of Disco, Girl, and Girls Gone Vinyl and in campaigns for The Chicago Public Library, CSO, and The City of Chicago.

Playing internationally as well as in Chicago’s major nightclubs for the better part of two decades has garnered DJ Lady D a loyal following and reputation as a headliner. Since 2004 she has owned and operated D'lectable Music, a premiere housemusic label and marketing group, within she curates events, produces and remixes music, and provides music supervision for various projects.

Several strategic partnerships with various brands and organizations all amount to the fact that DJ Lady D is one of the most well-loved and in-demand personalities in Chicago’s music industry.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djladyd

IG: @djladyd