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Master C & J has been bringing different cultures together through the creation of timeless music, continuing to break barriers on the sound of House Music.

Master C & J wasn’t always known by that now renowned name. Their first inception was under the band-name, Quest which planted its roots in Chicago. After the release of their first song “Mind Games” it was evident that they had found something the world craved. As their notoriety rose as the Chicago leaders of House Music, they transitioned to the famous group Master C & J with Carl Bias, Edward Crosby, Lugo Rosado, Jessie Jones, and vocalist/songwriter, Liz Torres and were credited for many firsts, one being the first diverse House Music band of Black, White and Latino musicians, vocalists, and DJs to tour worldwide.

Each member comes with their unique talent that gives Master C & J their distinct sound. Jessie Jones has a deep history in the music industry. Being the music buyer at Loop Records in downtown Chicago, he broke numerous records into the world and supplied fans with the best House Music had to offer. Jessie would level up his music landscape with the launch of record labels, State Street Records and Streetside Records.

Puerto Rican DJ, Lugo Rosado found his upbringing in Humboldt Park/Logan Square, Chicago. His legacy is inked as one of the Latino DJ pioneers of Chicago House Music. This was inevitable due to his cultural blend of music from the rhythms of his Puerto Rican music to his passion for Chicago House Music. He became a DJ that made a name for himself merging Salsa, Samba, Reggaeton and hip hop into an infectious sound to the ear. Lugo went from spinning in basement clubs alongside legendary acts like Frankie Knuckles, Larry Heard, Kenny Jammin’ Jason, Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, and Steve “Silk” Hurley, to changing the landscape of Chicago House Music.

Lugo’s reputation grew, granting him the honorable position as DJ/music director for Latino Fashion Week in Chicago.

Eventually, the paths of the two music heavyweights Lugo Rosado and Jessie Jones would meet to partner together again to bring Chicago’s original House Music sound to the world. Together they formed the thriving record label, 51st Street Music Chicago in 2019 on the historic south side of Chicago, in Englewood. Since then, they have continued to elevate Chicago House Music to even higher recognition, promising hot new records infusing rap into their already dynamic sound. Along with their House Music Movement, is the new inclusion of the singer, Reginald Hughes who is the brother of legendary blues performer Jimmy Hughes and cousin of Percy Sledge. Just like his family lineage, Hughes also had a talent for creating soulful music. He has performed alongside musical greats like the Disco Legend, Sylvester, R&B sensation, Alexander O’Neal, the legendary Drifters, and lent his talents to stage plays with John Ruffin productions alongside Christian Keys and Darin Henson.

Master C & J has a lot more coming to the masses with collaborations with world renowned Chicago Latin Jazz/Salsa pianist Edwin Sanchez. Their union comes together on the Jazzy Mix selection and compliments their other brewing collaboration with Gen Z Hip Hop producer DJ Kato from Chicago’s West side. Master C & J have been carrying the torch for generations and will be the ones to pioneer and popularize soulful, Latin and hip hop blends through their song, “So Happy.” The track embraces love and positivity with friends and loved ones and will be the spark that ties different genres and cultures together.

The Chicago House Music legends continue to wow fans with their original and uniquely curated diversified dance music. Master C & J and Reginald Hughes are an experience to see perform as much as to hear. Follow their group and be enticed by their polarizing sounds on the 51st Street Music Chicago record label.

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https://www.instagram.com/mastercandj_jessiejones/

https://www.instagram.com/djlugorosado/

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https://www.instagram.com/mastercandj/

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