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Chicago, 1984. In the Warehouse and Music Box clubs, DJs Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy turned disco's ashes into something new — four-to-the-floor rhythms, gospel-influenced vocals, synthesized basslines, and a spirit of community that still drives dancefloors worldwide at 120–130 BPM.

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The Sound of House

ORIGIN
Chicago, USA
ERA
1984 – present
BPM RANGE
120 – 130 BPM
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Soulful vocals · 4/4 kick · Piano chords · Synthesized basslines · Rhythmic, community-driven atmosphere

Key Artists

ARTISTS THAT DEFINE HOUSE

FRANKIE KNUCKLES
CHICAGO · GODFATHER
The Godfather of House. Knuckles' residency at The Warehouse created the blueprint for a genre that would conquer the world.
LARRY HEARD
CHICAGO · DEEP HOUSE
As Mr. Fingers, Heard's "Can You Feel It" defined deep house — sparse, emotional, and transcendently soulful.
KERRI CHANDLER
NEW JERSEY · SOUL
The master of soulful, jazz-inflected house. Chandler's productions and DJing set a standard few have matched.
PEGGY GOU
BERLIN · CONTEMPORARY
Seoul-born, Berlin-based. Gou's blend of house, italo, and funk has made her one of the most globally celebrated DJs of her generation.
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