Darlene Jackson, aka DJ Lady D, emerged as part of Chicago’s second wave of House music in the 1990s.
She began DJing in 1995, and in 1997 she teamed up with Colette, DJ Heather, and Dayhota to form Superjane, a collective that put women front and center.
Playing internationally as well as in Chicago’s major nightclubs for the better part of two decades has garnered DJ Lady D a loyal following and reputation as a headliner.
Lady D’s productions and remixes have appeared on labels such as AfterHours, BlackJack, Vista, Body Music, Journeys by DJ’s, Open Bar, Sneakerz Muzik, and her own imprint, D’lectable Music. Her breakout mix compilation, “Naked Kaleidoscope” is considered a classic and put her on the map to stay.
Her mixes have been heard over Chicago’s FM airwaves for over a decade on stations such as Q101, WBEZ, WBEW, and various satellite and internet radio shows around the globe, including Music Choice and XM radio. She’s also traveled extensively across North America and various countries abroad in Europe and Asia, cementing DJ Lady D’s reputation as a world-class performer.
DJ Lady D’s July Mix for Vocalo.org Friday Night DJ Series
A seamless blend of many genres of house music, including underground, soulful and tech/deep tech house.
Lady D has been mentioned in several articles recently since Beyoncé dropped “Break My Soul,” which has sparked a newfound appreciation of house music, and its roots in queer Black culture.
– Mother Jones: Beyoncé is Bringing Back House Music—and Not a Moment Too Soon
– Pop Sugar: From Robin S. to Crystal Waters, These 9 Black Women Defined House Music
