GHETTOHOUSE JUKE CLUB FOOTWORK DJ Thadz is a true architect of Chicago’s underground sound, fusing the raw energy of ghetto house with the high-speed innovation of footwork. Born and raised in the heart of the Windy City’s legendary house scene, he began DJing and producing at the age of 19. With a career deeply rooted in Chicago’s dance culture, DJ Thadz made his mark by releasing several albums on the iconic Dance Mania label, a powerhouse that helped define the gritty, bass-heavy sound of ghetto house. But his impact doesn’t stop there—his label, Clownhouse Muzik, played a pivotal role in launching the careers of the late, great DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn, giving them their first album releases and helping shape the evolution of footwork music. spliffany evans is an eclectic chicago-born open format DJ who incorporates black dance music from across the african diaspora in their soundscape, from chicago juke to amapiano.