Chicago-based DJ who started in the mid-80s, deep into Modern Soul, Rare Disco, Boogie and other obscure styles. His first influences in music were Funk, Blues, Jazz and anything that didn't get radio play. In 1983 and 1984, Darryn began his deejaying craft of rare grooves by buying records from any place and anyone he could. Darryn continued his quest in the art up to 1987, then stepped away for some years. He never gave up the search for the black gold which turned out to be perhaps a blessing in disguise. On his return in 2006, Darryn brought with him something different to the Chicago House Scene: the Durties in Disco Funk. His style has influenced the dark underground, disco and funk scene massively. Jeilah grew up surrounded by African music and dance—she cites Fela Kuti as a driving influence—but her tastes are equally informed by her teenage years in America, surfing the internet. The result is an ability to seamlessly blend genres and styles, attuned only to her internal rhythms and the pulse of the crowd. Through her combinations of disco and soul, reggae or rap, pop or afro house, Jeilah can connect with every audience. But what sets her apart is her ability to both surprise and entertain.