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Artist
DJ Heather
12+ albums
HouseChicago Houseelectronicdeep housegroove
about
The Chicago house community has brought greater attention to all the city's great djs, including the genre busting DJ Heather. Widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation, this Chicagoan demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen for the masses throughout the Windy City and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent. Her interest in music was sparked early on by her parents eclectic music collection. A full spectrum of jazz, blues, rock, soul and folk was part of the Robinson household. With a foundation set, she began to discover her own tastes ranging from the Jackson 5, Chic, Blondie and Kiss. The British New Wave, Ska, Punk the burgeoning Hip Hop and Industrial movements further sparked her enthusiasm for music. "I felt as if I was on a mission of discovery. Vintage Vinyl and Big Daddys in Evanston became my haunts. I loved finding new bands and sounds such as Depeche Mode, The Specials, Black Flag, Treacherous Three and Ministry making them my own. I would then share them with friends by making tapes. Medusas presented a true club experience to underage kids. I think the teens of Chi-town felt that they werent really missing out on what the adults were doing. That was undoubtedly our own world. If we were lucky enough to sneak into clubs like La Rays, Warehouse and The Music box that made our dance music experiences all the more meaningful." Primarily known in the Chicago dance community as a hip hop dj, she began a shift i
