Cordell Johnson
DJ/Promoter/Producer
Music Style: Funky, Soulful, Jazzy
and Melodic
Cordell Johnson is considered
to be one of the smoothest, most knowledgeable d.j’s
in Chicago. He has been spinning records since 1981, his sophomore
year in high school, listening to and learning from the city's
pioneers, like Farley "Funkin" Keith (later known
as "Jackmaster Funk") on WBMX's radio show, and
Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy at the Power Plant, COD's and
the Underground. They proved inspirational enough to send
him on this non-stop journey in pursuit of his passion for
playing out as often and for as long a set as possible. Hearing
Cordell is believing.
Cordell conglomerated the styles of these
legends to develop his own style. Confident that he could
drive crowds into a frenzy with his new skills, He
created HottWaxx Productions, a promotion company/mobile
sound system/DJ crew that threw some of Chicago's hottest
underground parties from 1984 until 1986.
Cordell left Chicago in 1986 to attend Texas
Southern University in Houston, Texas. Later on in 1994, when
he moved back to Chicago. During the early to mid '90's, there
was, in Cordell's words, "a major resurgence
in House Music". Cordell later hooked up with
House Music icon and long-time friend, Steve 'Silk'
Hurley. It is with this intent to take his abilities
to the next phase that he, along with a group of other DJ
friends, started 6 Ft. Under Productions in 1997.
This modern "mobile party", in
the vein of E-Man's "Bang the Party" in
NYC, rotated through various clubs in Chicago, such
as Corosh, Elbo Room, Subterranean, Sinibar and Spy bar. This
went on successfully until 1999, when Cordell moved to the
East Coast.
Cordell has done his share of travelling,
spinning in London at the Notting Hill Arts Club, Sosho, Plan
B in Brixton, and Woody’s, in Frankfurt, 190 East club
and in Detroit on various occasions. These gigs have given
Cordell nothing but great musical experiences to offer the
House Music community.
DJ Cordell Johnson is a member of
the Nu Bang Clan, which is made up of a group of
d.j’s/producers primed for a global onslaught! His lineage,
talent and drive set him apart from most of his modern peers.
Be on the lookout for one of Chicago's best-kept secrets!!
Clubs
& Venues
Currently: Cordell is resident
DJ at Square One Café, located in Chicago's artsy Wicker
Park, plus a weekly resident at Subterranean.
Starting this Sat. night July 8th with CORDELL JOHNSON & friends... this week special guest ERIC WILLIAMS (Silver Room) @Kizoku Lounge
"K LOUNGE"
358 W. Ontario St.
21+ | 10 pm- 3 am | NO COVER | LATE KITCHEN
He's also had
guest spots at other choice Chicago venues like:
Buddha Lounge
Venue
Big Wig
Slick's
Dragon Room
MINX Lounge
LePassage and Zentra.
Booking
For Bookings and for more info, please email
info@flydj.co.uk
or call +44 (0) 7960 935 886 |
