This episode features Louis Gomez, a DJ, producer, and influential figure in Chicago’s house music scene. Louis shares his journey from discovering disco in the late 1970s to becoming a part of house music’s formative years.
Louis reflects on his first experience at The Warehouse in 1978, where he encountered Frankie Knuckles’ iconic sets, and the inspiration he drew from the club’s unique sound system. He describes his collaboration with Jamie Principle, helping remix and refine early demos, including the seminal track “Your Love,” which became a cornerstone of house music.
The episode also delves into Louis’s contributions to blending, mentoring DJs like Lori Branch and Craig Loftis, and his perspective on the role of the Latino community in house music’s history. Despite challenges in receiving recognition for his early work, Louis remains a passionate advocate for preserving house music’s legacy and continues to produce deep house tracks through his label, Basement Tapes Records.
This episode celebrates Louis Gomez’s vital role in shaping house music, his technical innovations, and his ongoing commitment to inspiring future generations.
Everything House Music & More… The Podcast
These episodes will bring you up close and personal with some of the Pioneers of House Music. This genre was born and created in Chicago by young Black American teens doing what they love, creating HOUSE MUSIC which is known all over the world. House Music has given rise to many successful sub genres, including one of the biggest selling genres, EDM. Today, House Music finds itself center stage as major artists, like Beyonce and Drake, have released House Albums. Chicago…stand up!!!
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