Turntable Tuesdays: Jay iLLa
Self-described ’90s backpacker, Jay iLLa has dabbled in all four elements of hip-hop culture but finally found his calling with two turntables and a mixer
October 7, 2014
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Self-described ’90s backpacker, Jay iLLa has dabbled in all four elements of hip-hop culture but finally found his calling with two turntables and a mixer
Over the course of 20 plus years in the game, Nas has consistently proven himself to be one of the most innovative emcees to ever
Our good friend and world renowned mixologist DJ Monalisa returns to Turntable Tuesdays to tell us about five of her current favorite albums. Check out Monalisa on
For more than a decade and a half, Kevin “KB” Burns has been a part of the nightlife industry in several key capacities. From promoting college parties
“Curator of audible eargasms” is the best way to describe the soundscapes of DJ Craig Elliott. For two decades, Elliott has been a purveyor of
Our friend Mixtress Meta returns to Turntable Tuesdays to share five of her favorite summer jams to spin when rocking the party. Catch Meta spinning
Sometimes the soundtrack to the party is left up to you. There’s not always be a DJ around to save the day (or your life) and
A music aficionado long before she took up theones and twos, DJ M. Elle credits her family for igniting the spark inside her. Her grandfather
What’s there to say about Steve “Silk” Hurley? In 1986, he wrote and produced “Jack Yo Body,” one of the landmark records in the history
Shannon “DJ Skip” Syas has gained worldwide acclaim as a dance music producer, remixer, promoter and DJ. The Chicago native’s first record, “Traxx My Stylez,” was
Our friend, DJ Joe Kollege, returns to #TurntableTuesdays to bless us with five of his favorite spring and summer jams. Check out his picks. 1.
Loni Swain knows her music. The versatile Chicago-based radio personality has covered up to four different radio formats, in six markets, and both day and
Sandia (Pronounced “san-dee-ah”) is an artist, DJ, producer, eco ranter, raver, and an advocate of spreading positive vibes and culture. Known for her creative skills
“I never thought I’d be rocking arenas!” says Chicago’s own DJ Geno. Starting out primarily as a club DJ, Geno has managed to take his
James Dewitt Yancey, aka J Dilla, was a founding member of the Detroit-based hip-hop group Slum Village and one of the best producers the game
Lee Farmer was a DJ before he ever saw a set of turntables. He and his younger brother would sneak into their father’s jazz collection
Music is Sean Alvarez’s sanctuary. The foundation was built in the mid 80’s hearing legends like Ron Hardy, Lil Louis, Farley Jackmaster Funk, and DJ
Representing the south side of Chicago (Hyde Park), DJ World literally and figuratively does it all. With extensive experience in a variety of areas (mobile,
DJ Moonbaby returns to Turntable Tuesdays to give us her favorite 10 albums of the past year. 1. Robert Glasper – Black Radio 2 2.
When it comes to what’s next in music, Duane Powell is the go to guy. Here we have Duane share with ro five artist he thinks will
