DJ MIX #664 - DJ Lady D (Chicago, U.S.A.)

Dance TV is proud to present DJ MIX #664 with Chicago legend DJ Lady D — a multifaceted artist whose impact on house music extends far beyond the DJ booth. Known in her hometown as “Chicago’s House Music Queen,” Lady D has spent decades shaping the sound, culture, and future of American house music. For this episode, Lady D delivers a warm, groove-driven house set filled with dope rhythms, soul-kissed melodies, and that unmistakable Chicago touch — an invitation to sink in and feel the flow. Press play! @djladyd A globally respected DJ, producer, label owner, and cultural leader, Lady D has performed across North America, Europe, Russia, and Asia, delivering sets defined by soulful depth, tight mixing, and unmistakable Chicago energy. She remains a powerful representative of Black women in electronic music and a magnetic headliner who commands the room every time she steps up. Lady D’s DJ career began in the Midwest rave and club circuit, quickly making her a Midwest favorite in cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, and St. Louis. She later co-founded Superjane with Colette, Dayhota, and Heather — North America’s first all-woman DJ collective, created to prove that female DJs were never a novelty. A decade later, she made history again as the first and only Black woman ever to play Lollapalooza (2011). Her artistry draws inspiration from Lil Louis, D’Angelo, Depeche Mode, and Cocteau Twins, influences reflected in the emotional richness and musicality of her sets. Her influence on the industry runs deep. As A&R/Label Manager for Afterhours Music, and later as the visionary founder of D’lectable Music, she helped champion emerging talent and release underground classics — including early works from Kaskade, and projects from Full Intention (Mike Gray), Derrick Carter, Miguel Migs, Peven Everett, and more. D’lectable continues to nurture artists and move the culture forward under her direction. Her production journey started with the Glenn Underground collaboration “Champagne Lady” and continued with releases across Vista/Large, Body Music, Sneakerz, Journeys By DJ, Hed Kandi, Toolroom, Open Bar, Black Jack, Carillo, D’lectable, and others. She compiled and produced the celebrated mix CD Naked Kaleidoscope, an early signal of the Naked Music sound. In 2024, Lady D signed her single “A Deep-Felt Love” to Defected Records on the Soulfuric Deep imprint. It debuted at #1 on the Traxsource Deep House Chart, marking another milestone in her extraordinary career. Beyond performance and production, Lady D is a respected figure in Chicago’s creative community. She has been featured in Billboard, Spin, i-D/Vice, Mixmag, and in major documentaries including The War on Disco, Girl, The Godfather of Disco, and Slipcue. Her story appears in Do You Remember House, How To DJ Right, and Disco Demolition. In 2024, she was elected to the Board of Governors for the Recording Academy’s Chicago Chapter, reinforcing her role in supporting and developing the next generation of Chicago artists. Beloved since the ’90s — and still pushing the culture — DJ Lady D embodies the spirit, history, and evolution of Chicago house. Enjoy this deep, soulful, expertly crafted journey from one of the city’s finest. Tracklist: 01. Satisfy (Mihalis Safras Remix), Cajmere & Dajae 02. I Get Deep (Mirelle Noveron Remix), Roland Clark 03. OUAGADOUGOU, Djeff 04. Let's Be Young, Quentin Harris 05. Say To Ya, Jay Vegas 06. It's Midnight, Robbie Rivera 07. Underground (Dennis ferrer Remix), Nick Curly 08. House Riddim, H & R Project 09. Work. Groove, Mark Farina & Homero Espinosa 10. We Can Be Lovers, Block & Crown 11. All I Got (Chris Fortier Remix), Fade 12. Back Again, Loquace 13. Computer Games (Ben Liebrand Mix), Yellow Magic Orchestra 14. Innocent feat Baxter (Kai Alce Remix), Crookers 15. Moon Groove, Jovonn Watch great music videos on Dance TV website and Apps: www.dancetv.net/