Glenn Underground

Glenn Underground

Glenn Underground is a Chicago-born DJ and producer associated with house music, particularly deep house. Raised on disco records and freeform jazz on Chicago’s South Side, he develops a style shaped by the city’s early house scene and by figures such as Larry Heard, Ron Hardy and Lil’ Louis. Born in 1971, he works from Chicago in the United States.

Strictly Jaz Unit and style

He is the founding member of Strictly Jaz Unit. His work moves between deep jazz house, disco-influenced house and classic-style dance music associated with late-1970s Chicago parties. He is also described as a DJ who bridges these approaches rather than staying within a single sub-style.

Releases and labels

Glenn Underground’s releases on Cajual, Prescription, Guidance and Peacefrog help establish his reputation within sophisticated dance music. His name is linked with deep house, acid jazz, electronic and lounge, and his music is also tagged with rock and indie.