Creative, Steady, Determined.

 This native Chicagoan came of age during the burgeoning local dance music scene in the 1980s. A fast and eager learner of the technical skills of his craft, it has always been his desire to speak to his listeners through musical selections to evoke feelings beyond mere dance floor mayhem; He plays music that makes a difference. 

 In 1998, Elbert was approached by the Giorgio Armani boutique in Chicago to play their annual Christmas Party, at Maxim's de Paris, a posh and private venue on Chicago's fashionable Gold Coast neighborhood to rave reviews. Numerous guest appearances followed, most notably are the Bang The Party Brooklyn/Manhattan events hosted by Lorie Caval and Eman, the Funky Buddah lounge, 2i's (NYC), Sound Bar, Glass (NYC), Sonotheque, Zentra, Transit, Baktun (NYC), the Victor Hotel, the Monkey Club in Paris France, Square One, Transit, the Def Mix Zone (XM Radio channel 80), the grand opening of A/X Armani Exchange in Schaumburg, Illinois and a featured interview on the Ministry of Sound's Mix of Nations television program. In the summer of 2003, Elbert joined respected djs, producers and performance artists for a summer music festival billed as the Sound System Block Party in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood; a wildly popular annual event that brings people together around quality music and art. 

 In 2002, Elbert was commissioned by Frederick Dunson of D/E Entertainment, to play at a birthday celebration for legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles. Frankie was so impressed with Elbert's talents that he granted him the rare and honored privilege to open the evening at D/E's annual July event at the House Of Blues; Elbert would embark on a four year tenure of playing occasional private home gatherings and warming up crowds for the Godfather of House Music! Frankie’s passing was distressing for everyone in the House Music community but, the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs put together an epic event honoring Frankie's life on June 3rd 2014: Elbert was the first deejay contacted to pay his respects with a heartfelt DJ-set to a crowd of thousands in Millennium Park.  Recently, Elbert has been working on studio production, resulting in the release of his reworking of Rufuss’ “Higher Together” (DJ Elbert’s Dance floor Redux) featured on Qalomota’s Classics Remixed, and "Beacon of Light" featuring spoken word artist Isa Bright Starr, also on Qalomota Records, France. Elbert was also a contributing editor for 5 Magazine Chicago, a monthly publication that covers local, and international house music culture. (www.5chicago.com/djseries/may2007.html) In 2007, Elbert graduated with a design degree from Columbia College Chicago, and was selected by CDM/NFP to create the official logo for "Move: the 2006 Chicago International House Music Festival."With these reputable talents behind him, look for Elbert to gain new levels of experience in the times to come.


Believe it or not , 8th grade & Freshman year of high school is where the house bug bit this young lad we know as dj tony jakks!!!! After seeing a group of his peers standing around listening to a cassette taped mix recorded at the famous bismark hotel downtown chicago, dj tony jakks was hooked. After attending the famous parties, he then begin to venture out and go to parties at Di'vinci Manor, ST.Peters, Club Eldorado, and any other place they were playing this hypnotizing sound that had jakks caught up in a trance.As time would move on , so would jakks, he now wanted to be the person to make people fall into a trance as did Gene Hunt and Andre Hatchett did to him. After learning the basics from his peers, young jakks begin to make his own sound and like wildfire it spreaded. taking his show on the road,(enlisted in the U.S. NAVY) young jakks gave the state of south carolina something they never heard............HOUSE MUSIC!!!! every tuesday, thursday and sunday on the naval base, as well as the air force base dj jakks earned his stripes. After a brief hiatus, marriage and workforce, dj jakks was away from the music he loved, up until he was lured back into the house! (music that is) . now dj jakks is back on the grind to play good music and make people FALL INTO A TRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!

DJ 50 Millz is one DJ to watch out for.  Check him out!!!!

A “D.J.”… is deeper than cocked headphones and head nods. Deeper than the Vinyl, CD’s, MP3’s and the visual splendor of Serato turntable images rotating in synchronization on the laptop screen. He/She has a passion so deep it’s difficult thinking about anything else. Music is heard on a higher plane than the average listener and can intoxicate as much as 100 proof liquor. Breaks are the moment of truth and the screams of party goers can be orgasmic. “That’s my song… Go DJ”!!!!!!! 

A “D.J.” is a technician. A manipulator of sound and emotion using blends, slams and scratches to smoothly transition from one song to the next making melodies that arouse the senses. DJ Remixes make even the best song BETTER! Perfect timing and song selection are but a few of the weapons in the DJ arsenal.  Reading the room and connecting to the listeners can enable the selector to chose the song that can change the mood of a thousand people at once.

Whether a "bedroom DJ", “A Bar Star DJ” or “internationally known” the passion is no different. Music is my first love and it will be my last! 
And you thought all we did was play records…

CHARLES DIXON
Seasoned music industry veteran with an expertise in selecting, promoting and breaking lead singles for R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop.
Charles Dixon has over thirty years experience in the music industry.  He began his career in radio and later worked with major record labels, such as Columbia and MCA as well as top independent labels, such as Tommy Boy, TVT, Pendulum/Elecktra. In 2003, Charles formed SCIP offering consulting and promoting services to Indie and Major Labels.  SCIP’s services also include finding and developing new talent, creating promotion and marketing campaigns for developing artists.  Other services include setting up radio interviews and traveling with artists.
After forming SCIP, Charles discovered and developed Australian aspiring artist Che’Nelle and signed her to Virgin/Capitol Records and EMI Japan via SCIP Records.   Che’Nelle has achieved success internationally, including Platinum selling status in Japan, several Gold Disc Awards and an endorsement deal with a major lingerie brand.
From 1998 to 2013, Charles has programmed and mixed a one hour segment of  R&B music for Music Choice that ran 14 times a week on the R&B Hits channel with 55 million subscribers (via Direct TV, cable and the Internet with a combined audience of over 70 million households (US&UK). Charles also serves as a consultant for In Music Brands (AKAI, Rane Dennon DJ, Alto, ION and Numark) line of DJ and production equipment. Ensuring that he remains on top of urban music trends, he continues to serve as a Master Mixer DJ for WBLS (1992 – 1995, 2009 to Present) on Friday Late Nights  & Holidays.
During his music industry career, Charles has developed a reputation for successfully setting up and breaking records among top DJs, radio and record pools.  He independently promoted Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love”, including to DJs and radio for six months before the video was shot. "Crazy in Love" was Beyoncé’s first #1 single as a solo artist in the United States, peaking on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight consecutive weeks. It also went to number one in the UK and reached the top ten on the singles charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden as well as Switzerland and achieved multi-platinum certifications in most of these countries. "Crazy in Love" had sold more than 2,000,000 copies in the United States and 8,500,000 worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time worldwide.  “Crazy In Love” won Grammys for Best R&B Song and Best Rap/Song Collaboration.
He was hired by Def Jam to setup and Promote Rihanna’s  Pon de Replay" debut single, from her debut studio album Music of the Sun (2005). He even assisted in the actual production (by Vada Nobles, Alisha "M'Jestie" Brooks), by suggesting Vada reproduce another track he did called “Jennah Riddim” and have song writer M’Jestie write lyrics that would appeal to DJs! Def Jam released on May 24, 2005 as the lead single from the album. "Pon de Replay" was one of three songs which was recorded for her demo tape to be sent to record labels. The song was certified two times Platinum by the RIAA denoting shipping of over 2,000,000 copies.
Charles was also responsible for promoting "One Thing" by Amerie.  “One Thing” peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four in the United Kingdom, becoming Amerie's first top ten single and her biggest hit to date, also peaking at number one on the U.S. R&B singles chart. Its digital download and ringtone releases were each certified gold by the RRIAA. The song earned Amerie a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
included Mary J. Blige, KC & JoJo, Patti Labelle, Immature and The Roots.
He is credited with programming the first arbitron rated mixshow in the Washinton Metro that would eventually propel Washington D.C.’s WPGC from #22 to #1 in less than three years. DJ for #siriusxm #studio54radio since 2021.

It was 1980 in Detroit Michigan where I first fell in Love with this Music. I was 13 years old and the Music of Choice for Me and my Friends was Progressive Dance Music. We didn't know it at the time but We were actually creating a Musical Lifestyle of sorts that would follow many of us the rest of our lives.

Sure there would be periods when no music was bought and no new mixes were produced, but time would go by and before you knew it This Music Thing would just Grab hold to Me again...

In 2012 My Musical Journey started again! This dance music would prompt me to start mixing on the web via my YouTube Channel with over 45K followers, and Soundcloud with over 5K and counting... This music would even take me around the U.S and as far away as Beijing China to DJ (Twice). I'm  really excited now more than ever because I am are currently living in Miami and DJing at my residency at N'Namdi Contemporary Gallery.

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