Marshall Jefferson
🇺🇸 USA

🎛️ Genres

Chicago House, Acid House

🎵 Style

pioneering, piano-driven, soulful, energetic

ABOUT

Marshall Jefferson is a pioneering figure in the world of house music, widely celebrated for his influential role in shaping the Chicago house sound during the 1980s. Known for his innovative productions and energetic DJ sets, Jefferson helped define the genre with classic tracks like “Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem),” which became a foundational anthem for dance floors worldwide. His music is characterized by soulful melodies, infectious rhythms, and a deep understanding of groove, earning him the title of “the father of house music” among fans and peers. Throughout his career, Jefferson has collaborated with numerous artists, contributed to the global spread of house music, and remained a vital force in the scene, inspiring generations of DJs and producers with his creativity and passion for dance music.

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