Joe Claussell is an influential American DJ, producer, and remixer hailing from Brooklyn, New York, revered for his deep contributions to house, disco, and spiritual music scenes. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, Claussell was a core figure in New York’s vibrant club culture, notably as a resident DJ at the legendary Body & SOUL parties alongside François K and Danny Krivit, where his highly emotive, genre-blending sets became iconic. As a producer, Claussell is esteemed for his exploratory approach, blending Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz, gospel, and world music into pulsating, organic soundscapes.

He is the founder of Spiritual Life Music and Sacred Rhythm Music, labels through which he has championed boundary-pushing releases and nurtured underground talent. Claussell’s discography includes landmark remixes for artists such as Femi Kuti, Herbie Hancock, and Cesária Évora, as well as acclaimed releases under his own name and with groups like Instant House. Known for his spiritual, almost ritualistic approach to music, Joe Claussell’s artistry continues to influence global dance and electronic communities, inspiring listeners and fellow musicians alike with his unique vision and dedication to musical transcendence.