BEFORE THERE WAS HIP-HOP...THERE WAS HOUSE...

House is a style of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino, and gay communities, first in Chicago, then in New York City and Detroit.

House is strongly influenced by elements of soul- and funk-infused varieties of disco. House generally mimics disco's percussion, especially the use of a prominent bass drum on every beat, but may feature a prominent synthesizer bassline, electronic drums, electronic effects, funk and pop samples, and reverb- or delay-enhanced vocals.

SHOUT OUT TO CHICAGO, NEW YORK, DETROIT AND DC....

IF YOU ARE FROM ANY OF THESE CITIES, STAND UP AND REPRESENT FOR HOUSE MUSIC

(YOU WILL ONLY UNDERSTAND THIS IF YOU WERE BORN BEFORE 1985)