# Chicago House Founders & Lineage

> Artists rooted in the Chicago house tradition where the genre was born.

- **Canonical URL:** https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/chicago-house-founders.md
- **Publisher:** World Famous House Crew
- **Last updated:** June 23, 2026
- **Machine-readable index:** https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/llms.txt

| Artist | Origin | Scene | Priority | Markdown | JSON |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Honey Dijon](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/honey-dijon) | Chicago, United States | Chicago House | 64 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/honey-dijon.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/honey-dijon.json) |
| [Larry Heard](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/larry-heard) | Chicago, United States | Chicago House | 56 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/larry-heard.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/larry-heard.json) |
| [Adonis](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/adonis) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/adonis.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/adonis.json) |
| [Boo Williams](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/boo-williams) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/boo-williams.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/boo-williams.json) |
| [Byron Stingily](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/byron-stingily) | United States | NY House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/byron-stingily.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/byron-stingily.json) |
| [Carlos Nilmmns](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/carlos-nilmmns) | Glasgow, FR |  | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/carlos-nilmmns.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/carlos-nilmmns.json) |
| [Chip E](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/chip-e) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/chip-e.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/chip-e.json) |
| [Cor.Ece](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/cor-ece) | Los Angeles, United States | House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/cor-ece.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/cor-ece.json) |
| [DJ Rush](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-rush) | Germany, United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-rush.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/dj-rush.json) |
| [Farley Jackmaster Funk](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/farley-jackmaster-funk) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/farley-jackmaster-funk.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/farley-jackmaster-funk.json) |
| [Fingers Inc.](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/fingers-inc) | Chicago, United States |  | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/fingers-inc.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/fingers-inc.json) |
| [Frankie Knuckles](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/frankie-knuckles) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/frankie-knuckles.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/frankie-knuckles.json) |
| [Gemini](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/gemini) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/gemini.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/gemini.json) |
| [Glenn Underground](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/glenn-underground) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/glenn-underground.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/glenn-underground.json) |
| [Jamie 3:26](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/jamie-3-26) | Chicago, United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/jamie-3-26.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/jamie-3-26.json) |
| [Jamie Principle](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/jamie-principle) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/jamie-principle.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/jamie-principle.json) |
| [Jesse Saunders](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/jesse-saunders) | United States | House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/jesse-saunders.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/jesse-saunders.json) |
| [Lady D](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/lady-d) | Chicago, United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/lady-d.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/lady-d.json) |
| [Lil Louis](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/lil-louis) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/lil-louis.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/lil-louis.json) |
| [Mark Farina](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/mark-farina) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/mark-farina.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/mark-farina.json) |
| [Marshall Jefferson](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/marshall-jefferson) | Manchester, United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/marshall-jefferson.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/marshall-jefferson.json) |
| [Maurice Joshua](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/maurice-joshua) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/maurice-joshua.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/maurice-joshua.json) |
| [Mike Dunn](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/mike-dunn) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/mike-dunn.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/mike-dunn.json) |
| [Mr Fingers](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/mr-fingers) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/mr-fingers.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/mr-fingers.json) |
| [Nonfiction](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/nonfiction) | Los Angeles, United States | House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/nonfiction.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/nonfiction.json) |
| [Paris Brightledge](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/paris-brightledge) | United States |  | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/paris-brightledge.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/paris-brightledge.json) |
| [Phuture](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/phuture) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/phuture.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/phuture.json) |
| [Robert Owens](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/robert-owens) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/robert-owens.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/robert-owens.json) |
| [Ron Hardy](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/ron-hardy) | United States | House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/ron-hardy.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/ron-hardy.json) |
| [Ron Trent](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/ron-trent) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/ron-trent.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/ron-trent.json) |
| [Sadar Bahar](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/sadar-bahar) | Scarborough, United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/sadar-bahar.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/sadar-bahar.json) |
| [Satin Jackets](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/satin-jackets) | München, DE |  | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/satin-jackets.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/satin-jackets.json) |
| [Steve Silk Hurley](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/steve-silk-hurley) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/steve-silk-hurley.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/steve-silk-hurley.json) |
| [Terry Hunter](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/terry-hunter) | United States | Chicago House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/terry-hunter.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/terry-hunter.json) |
| [Vince Lawrence](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/vince-lawrence) | United States | House | 33 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/vince-lawrence.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/vince-lawrence.json) |
| [Cajmere](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/cajmere) | United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/cajmere.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/cajmere.json) |
| [Colette](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/colette) | France, United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/colette.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/colette.json) |
| [DJ Heather](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-heather) | United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-heather.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/dj-heather.json) |
| [DJ Pierre](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-pierre) | Chicago, United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-pierre.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/dj-pierre.json) |
| [DJ Sneak](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-sneak) | United States, Canada | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/dj-sneak.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/dj-sneak.json) |
| [Derrick Carter](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/derrick-carter) | Chicago, United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/derrick-carter.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/derrick-carter.json) |
| [Diz](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/diz) | United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/diz.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/diz.json) |
| [Gene Farris](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/gene-farris) | United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/gene-farris.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/gene-farris.json) |
| [Green Velvet](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/green-velvet) | United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/green-velvet.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/green-velvet.json) |
| [Paul Johnson](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/paul-johnson) | United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/paul-johnson.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/paul-johnson.json) |
| [Rahaan](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/rahaan) | United States | Chicago House | 24 | [md](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/rahaan.md) | [json](https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/rahaan.json) |

## How to cite

```
House Music Intelligence Database. "Chicago House Founders & Lineage." Published by World Famous House Crew. Last verified June 23, 2026. URL: https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/chicago-house-founders.md
```