For inquiries: czarina@5chicago.com

Czarina Mirani (aka Czboogie) was originally a professional actress and 
dancer for most of her life with a serious love affair for House.  In 
2005 she launched 5 Magazine, North America's only publication dedicated 
exclusively to underground House music. She has interviewed and worked with almost all of the House community's biggest stars and continues to push for the next generation of talent.   

Aside from being the publisher and editor-in-chief, she also does 5 Magazine radio shows, promotes several House events in Chicago and has her own dance company (Fivestarboogie 
Productions) with dance performances and classes throughout the city. Her House dancing classes have been named by the Chicago Reader as the "best dance class in the city."

Czboogie's style of sexy vocal House music has made her an in demand DJ all over Chicago and in cities around the U.S. as well as in Asia. She has had DJ residencies at Smartbar (Chicago's number one club for electronic music), Grandbar, Hydrate, 3 Degrees at Primary, Circuit, Evil Olive, Crocodile, Uptown Lounge, Cocktail, Drop Chicago, Urban's House and with the legendary Boom Boom Room (the longest running House night in the world and renown host to world class DJs). One of the highlights was her Nu-Breed Residency with world-class House legends Cajmere and Chez Damier at Smartbar in 2012.

In 2011 the The Untouchables DJ crew was formed made up of Farley Jackmaster Funk, Paul Johnson, Gene Hunt, Craig Alexander, Boxx and Czboogie and they have since been burning up dancefloors across Chicago.  

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Born in the city of Chi-town this young aspiring DJ found a home in the party scene at a young age. Starting off with a group of fellow DJs called “Live It Up” a group lead by Ricky Rockin’ Aldana, our DJ found his passion for music through the art of “getting your beats tight”. In those early days he was known as Joe "Pump It Up" the DJ who was always “melting the wheels of steel” at house parties in his community as well as high school parties. “In those days it felt like everyone else in the neighborhood was either on drugs or gang banging this was our outlet our way of expressing ourselves,” he explains. 

However, our DJ did not solely use mixing to express himself during that time. In fact, he started expressing his passion for music by manipulating his bones and defying gravity as a break dancer. "Breaking is what got me into the music scene it was another way to express my passion for music" he explains. Passion for music a hallmark of our DJ's legacy continued to play a role in his personal evolution through the industry.

After a period of time he started spinning at venues such as the Aragon, Navy Pier, and the Odium Ballroom; and received a new DJ name that would forever transform his career as a DJ and Producer. Given to him by Joey “The Don” for his persistent ways when it came to collecting and getting paid back for his work DJ Payback began a new journey through the world of music by starting a new crew called Masterpiece Productions in the mid 90s. With the support of Luis Wicked, Notorious Eddie G and others Masterpiece Productions released their work to the world one tape at a time.

As DJ Payback recalls the name of his first mix tape “Keep It Underground” was conceived on a trip he went on to NYC with Maurice Joshua, Georgie Porgie, and Terry Hunter, when in a shop looking for a new hat to rock he looked up and saw a cap that had “Keep It Underground” stitched onto it and underground it was kept. Payback began to further his career by working at a few record stores such as Jumpin Music, Just Dance, and running The Factory, but it his passion for "getting the beats tight" that really elevated his career. 

Some would say the rest is history because he then began getting air time on B96’s Street Flavor Show with the help of DJ Speed which allowed him to get his mixes out to thousands of people at a time, while he also began helping fellow DJs poduce their music and mix tapes. Yet, for DJ Payback it is all about the future. 

After taking a brief hiatus from the art of performing DJ Payback has emerged from the Underground, “I am tired of being a basement DJ I need to be where I belong, where people come to hear music that will give them every opportunity to dance the night away “ DJ Payback states. But when asked why else he made his return he looks to the industry itself. “ I’ve Been to a couple of clubs lately and the sound systems are great, the atmospheres are great, but its still lacking something... well put together beats. Clubs need to start recognizing the most important part to your night club is your music. An unopened bottle of Grey Goose cant get any better than the next unopened bottle of Grey Goose.” DJ Payback explains. 

One might ask what specific projects will DJ Payback be working on now that he is back on the scene. "There are a few projects that are marinating right now. One of them is producing House Tracks and another is bringing back that feeling House Party's used to give you. The feeling that all the worries of the week are over once Friday night makes an appearance." 

When asked how he would accomplish such a task he responded.

"That is what House Party Productions is all about. It's about the Music and the way it creates good vibes, positive energy, the kind of feeling that lets you forget everything unti monday rolls back around"

House Party Productions is one of many projects DJ Payback is currently working on with his partners Notorious Eddie G and PayDro, but the most important vision Payback has for his future is to share his talents with lovers of music, no matter where they may be. 

"I spin House Music all night long, but no matter what I enjoy seeing the people on the dance floor enjoying their own nights. That's what being a DJ is all about. Keeping your beats tight and keeping the dance floor moving."

Will DJ Payback deliver on his promise of bringing back the notion of "Thank God it's Friday" and the positive energy that feeling brings to a club or party? Only time will tell. However, one can be certain that DJ Payback is dedicated to his promises. He knows what he wants and has the talent to reach his goals, which can only be good news for House Music lovers throughout the world. An artist has returned to his craft. House Music rejoice.

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I have been mixing House music for over 20 years.  My mixing is not limited to House music, I also enjoy and mix Old School R&B and the newest in Hip Hop.  I grew up on the Westside of Chicago and was lucky enough to be there at the beginning of the House Music movement.  I played at the Warehouse/ Power House and every other major venue in the late 80's and early 90's.  I took some time off and decided it was time to return to my passion, playing and re-mixing House music. I can say (without displaying every DJ's name), I have worked with the best DJs in Chicago.  Enjoy the mixes that I have posted and leave your comments. Thanks. 

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Deeply prolific Bristol-based house connoisseur Andy Compton has released over 50 albums and over 200 EPs (either under his own name or as part of his legendary group The Rurals, COMPTON or L.A.M.P, Blue Dream) on his essential Peng label and imprints like Motown, Universal, EMI, Sony, Ralf GUM’s GOGO Music, Chicago’s LARGE Music, Seasons, Viva, Hed Kandi and many others.
South Africa has embraced Andy's deep house sounds, and because of his popularity over there, and albums released via EMI, SONY, WEA, and now Universal. He has done over 20 South African tours in the past 10 years.
Since discovering house music in the early ‘90s Compton has released a dazzling array of music and worked with an army of artists. He’s been featured on the cover of the seminal DJ Magazine and had his music used in TV show Six Feet Under, while tunes like “Sweeter Sounds” have become bona fide anthems at spots like NY’s Shelter. He has worked with top class vocalists Celestine, Marie Tweek, Diviniti, Kafele, Rowan, Ladybird, Sabrina Chyld and many others!
Compton's Dj skills have turned heads and twisted bodies worldwide, with his thumping brew of electronic beats swathed in coolly-crafted melodies, with Peng becoming one of the premiere labels on the planet, garnering support from house big-hitters like Louie Vega, Larry Heard, Mark Farina and Osunlade (to name a few).
All this has solidified Compton’s reputation as one of the most respected house music players on the planet.

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