DJ Z's Podcast (Classic Chicago House Music)

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Do you like old school Chicago House Music? Then this podcast is for you. Mixes done by DJ Z of some of your favorite tracks from Chicago's wbmx and B96.Geat house music from the late 80s and early 90s.

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    • Feb 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES

    4.8 from 65 ratings Listeners of DJ Z's Podcast (Classic Chicago House Music) that love the show mention: house music, old school, chicago, keep them coming, keep up the good work, found, awesome, best, real, thanks, love, like, great mixes aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, dj z, wbmx.


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    The DJ Z's Podcast (Classic Chicago House Music) is an absolute delight for fans of old school Chicago house music. As a native Chicagoan, it brings me great joy to hear someone keeping the spirit of this iconic genre alive and well. DJ Z truly knows how to mix it up old school style, and his podcast delivers one nostalgic hit after another. I have recommended this podcast to all my friends and would give it 10 stars if I could!

    One of the best aspects of The DJ Z's Podcast is the authentic selection of tracks. DJ Z has a knack for finding the hottest, smokin' and hard-to-find old school tracks that take listeners on a trip down memory lane. Whether you're into WBMX or WGCI mixes, this podcast has got you covered. The beats are perfect for workouts or bike rides, instantly transporting you back to the heyday of partying at the Old Warehouse of Halsted.

    While there aren't many negatives about this podcast, one aspect that could be improved is the frequency of new episodes. As a dedicated fan, I'm always eager for more mixes from DJ Z, but sometimes it feels like there's a bit too much time between episodes. However, when new episodes do come out, they are always worth the wait.

    In conclusion, The DJ Z's Podcast (Classic Chicago House Music) is an absolute gem for lovers of old school Chicago house music. DJ Z's skills on the tables are evident in every mix, and his excellent choice of music sets his podcast apart from others in the genre. Whether you're a native Chicagoan craving some nostalgia or simply someone who appreciates classic house music, this podcast is sure to satisfy your musical cravings.



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    Latest episodes from DJ Z's Podcast (Classic Chicago House Music)

    Episode 1: DJ Z SOUTHSIDE CHICAGO HOUSE BEATS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 60:28


    1 hour of hard-hitting Old and New School Chicago House, Techno, and Juke tracks. Carefully selected vinyl to get you moving from CZR, CAJMERE, DAJAE, TYREE, PAUL JOHNSON, DJ FUNK, BAD BOY BILL and more. Enjoy! 

    Episode 1: Killer B Classics! Chicago's Best House Music from 1991-92

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 74:39


    It's been a long year but here it is just in time for the weekend! Killer B Classics. 74 min of some of the best house music played here in Chicago during the year 1991-92 right before techno took over.  Tracks from Rare Arts, The Renegades, Daisy Dee, Bass Bumpers, Deeskee, Cynthia M, Ralphi Rosario, LaTour, The Powerful Juvenile, Mike Hitman Wilson, Masters At Work, Robert Owens, Todd Terry and more! I hope you enjoy reliving the Friday Night Dance party that was so huge here in Chicago. Huge shout out to the original B96 MixMasters Bad Boy Bill, Julian Jumpin Perez, Brian Hit Mix Middleton, Frankie Hollywood Rodriguez, and Tim Spinnin Schommer you guys are the best!

    DJ Z LIVE 02MAY20 CHICAGO HOUSE MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 72:55


    HERE'S A LIVE MIX I DID ON FACEBOOK FOR MY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND. HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY THESE CLASSIC CHICAGO HOUSE TRACKS MIXED STRAIGHT FROM VINYL!

    DJ Z END OF SUMMER 2019 MIX! Best of the new AND old CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 60:18


    Tons of huge tunes in this mix! One of my best mixes yet!!!!! Avicii, steve poindexter, mixmasters, marshall Jefferson, Bomb, tyree cooper, rhythim is rhythim, 808 state, klf, lil louis, Mantronix and More!

    bomb avicii end of summer summer 2019 old chicago mantronix chicago house music
    DJ Z Old School House Mix Live! Mixed July 16,2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 65:17


    Live DJ mix using only the original records and my technics 1200s turntables just like DJs did back in da day. A lot of forgotten house music from 1989-1991 in this mix. Enjoy!

    DJ Z RETURN OF THE TECHNO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 25:17


    Live old school techno mix straight from vinyl! Long lost techno tracks that still sound good today. Enjoy!

    WBMX/B96 HOUSE CLASSICS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 73:25


    Over 1 hour of Chicago house and hip house classics as heard on wbmx and the killer B back in da day! Mixed live using all the original vinyl records.

    DJ Z ZERO GRAVITY DEMO MIX 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 10:51


    Here's a demo mix I made wayyyy back in 98 trying to get a job at a teen club near Chicago called Zero Gravity. The head Dj there at the time was mixin marc. I was only 18 when I made this and was excited to use my new cd burner! So the sound quality is still pretty good but a lot of cheesy 90s hard house! enjoy

    DJ Z EPISODE 27 MORE 90S HOUSE!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2016 31:22


    FIRST MIX OF 2016! SOME GREAT OLDSCHOOL AND 90S HOUSE JAMS. ENJOY

    DJ Z OLD SCHOOL TECHNO MINI MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2015 15:47


    Here is episode 26 of my old school podcast.Thought I would bring back some techno! This is a 15min live techno mini mix! enjoy

    DJ Z Back to the 90s House Mix Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2015 25:23


    Great early 90s house/techno mix with tracks from TYREE,ROBERT OWENS,JOEY BELTRAM,KRAFTWERK,TODD TERRY,SNAP,MODEL 500 AND MANY MORE!

    DJ Z CLASSIC PROGRESSIVE MINI MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2015 17:20


    THIS IS A PROGRESSIVE MIX I DID WAY BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2000. IT WAS FEATURED ON ENERGY 92.7 FM CHICAGO AS PART OF A DJ CONTEST/BATTLE THEY HAD. THIS WAS THE WINNING MIX! ALOT OF CLASSIC TUNES FROM BACK IN THE DAY. ENJOY

    DJ Z 90S HOUSE TRACKS, BEATS, AND BREAKS...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 55:20


    HERE'S A LIVE 1 HOUR MIX I DID USING ONLY VINYL. BRINGING BACK SOME CLASSIC HOUSE AND UNDERGROUND TRACKS NOT HEARD IN A LONG TIME!CZR,SNEAK,FARLEY,EFX,MIKE DUNN,ARMAND VAN HELDEN,AND MORE

    Episode 22 Live Old School House Mini Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2014 25:50


    Its been a long time so here's a quick mix I threw together of some nice house tracks. This mix was mixed live and unedited using 2 turntables a mixer and only vinyl!!!

    Episode 21 Ultimate House Music Master Mix 1987-1992

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2013 79:58


    Here it is! 6 months in the making. 80 minutes of over 100 of your favorite house music tracks from the late 80s AND Early 90s!!!! Chicago house classics from Fast Eddie, Lil Louis, Marshall Jefferson, Crystal Waters, Mike Hitman Wilson, Jungle Brothers, Technotronic, Robert Owens, Trilogy, Mr. Lee, 2 Young Brothers, Fingers Inc., Steve Silk Hurley, Armando, J.M. Silk, Todd Terry, and many more. Everything that was played from WBMX to B96.

    Episode 20 90s HARD HOUSE MIX!!! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2013 20:33


    Late 90s hard house mix. What more can I say?

    Episode 19 DJ Z EARLY 90S IMPORT HOUSE MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2013 29:11


    Here's an early 90's house mix with some great domestic and import tracks. Artists like moby,mato grosso,bass bumpers,frank de wulf,trilogy,jinny and many more all in a 30 min house set. As always all tracks are mixed from original vinyl! Enjoy

    Episode 18 DJ Z In The Mix For 2006!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2013 33:27


    Here is a not so oldschool mix I did live for a 2006 new years party here in downtown Chicago.Actually these were some of the biggest club hits of 2005/2006.This is the first and only time I have ever made a mix using cd turntables!!But if you like old or new school this mix will not let you down. Enjoy

    Episode 17 DJ Z BACK TO WBMX VOLUME 3!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2013 15:24


    Here it is just in time for the weekend! Another hot mix of all your favorite oldschool house jams. Time to jack! Tracks from FARLEY JACKMASTER FUNK,TODD TERRY,MARSHALL JEFFERSON,CAJMERE,LIL LOUIS,J.M. SILK AND MANY MORE.. Let's go!

    Episode 16 1990/1991 DJ Z B SIDES AND REMIXES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2013 29:26


    LONG LOST MIX I DID MANY YEARS AGO! CONTAINS SOME OF THE BEST HOUSE,HIP HOUSE, AND CLUB TRACKS FROM THE YEARS 1990 AND 19991. TRACKS FROM INNER CITY, D MOB,CULTURE BEAT,808 STATE,FAST EDDIE AND MANY MORE! VIDEO FOR THSI PODCAST HERE! http://youtu.be/_ybIrUDsZ8A

    Episode 15 BACK TO WBMX 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2012 31:04


    LIVE MIX! This mix was done by me live onto cassette tape many many years ago. I just recently found it and remastered it. Contains all your oldschool favorite tracks. This is the way oldschool is meant to be mixed two turntables a mixer and a tape deck.Tracks BY CHIP E.,J.M. SILK,ADONIS,AND MORE.

    Episode 14 DJ Z EARLY 90'S DEEP HOUSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2012 28:57


    This mix is a little different. It's still oldschool but has alot of deep house that julian perez and frankie hollywood used to play back in 1993. Enjoy

    DJ Z Episode 13 BACK TO WBMX

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2012 17:20


    Hot oldschool mini mix. I dug deep into the crates, some of these tracks have been long forgotten. Enjoy

    DJ Z Episode 12 "RIPPIN UP WAX"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2012 26:09


    Here is episode 12 in the DJ Z Podcast. OVER 200 TRACKS!! That's right over 200 of the best house tracks from 1987-1994 mixed into a 30 min mix! ENJOY

    DJ Z FREESTYLE MASTERMIX VOLUME 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2012 30:10


    Here's the follow up to my first frrestyle mix. Nothing but the best freestyle songs you haven't heard in years!!! CYNTHIA,TKA,STEVIE B,C-BANK,LISETTE MELENDEZ, and many more all mixed into a 30 min mix! Enjoy

    DJ Z 30 Min House Mega Mix Best of 1989-1991

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2012 28:34


    Just in time for the weekend! A Mega Mix with tons of your favorite old school house tracks jam packed into a 30 min mix! Enjoy

    Classic Techno Mix Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2012 26:55


    Classic techno tracks from 1991-1992 mixed by DJ Z This will also be the first of hopefully many techno mixes. Listen and enjoy!

    DJ Z OLDSCHOOL MASTER MIX LIVE 13JUNE2012 90'S B96 TRACKS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2012 77:52


    Live mix I did at 3AM. 77 Min Of house/hip house beats I guarante you have not heard in over 20 years!Recorded from vinyl using only 2 turntables and a mixer the way djs did back in the day enjoy.

    DJ Z House Master Mix 1989-1990 Style

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 18:11


    Here's another unreleased min mix I did a long ass time ago. Nothing but the best house tracks from 1989/1990; My favorite time in house music. Back when B96 was the killer BEE here in chicago.

    DJ Z PROGREZZIVE CLUB MIX VOL. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2012 55:30


    This was one of my biggest cds! I put this out in 2002 during the height of Progressive music. People were losing their minds to ecstasy and "rolling" to this muisc. All these tunes were being played at Crobar by psycho bitch;and after hours at places like XL. Soooo.. grab your glowsticks and take a trip back to the year 2002. Enjoy!!:)

    DJ Z B96 90'S HOUSE MINI MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2012 8:32


    Here's a never before released mini mix I did many many years ago. Time to share it with the world enjoy

    DJ Z FREESTYLE MASTER MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2011 45:17


    HERE IS A COLLECTION OF SOME OF THE BEST FREESTYLE SONGS MADE. MIXED WITH A TOUCH OF HOUSE:)

    DJ Z WBMX HIGH ENERGY MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2011 28:25


    SOME GREAT ITALO AND HOUSE CLASSICS MIXED TO PERFECTION

    Episode 2 DJ Z HIP HOUSE MASTER MIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2011 79:22


    A NONSTOP MASTER MIX OF NOTHING BUT CHICAGO'S BEST HIP HOUSE RAPPERS!OVER 1 HOUR ENYJOY!!

    DJ Z CHICAGO HOUSE CLASSICS Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2011 18:27


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