Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Mike Dunn has been a pioneering force in the house music scene since the mid-1980s. With a career spanning over three decades, Dunn first began DJing and producing music during the golden age of Chicago house, influenced by the sounds of disco, funk, and the emerging club culture of his hometown. He grew up immersed in the vibrant local scene, spinning records at basement parties and making his name at legendary venues such as The Warehouse and The Power Plant.

In 1987, Dunn released the seminal track “Dance You Mutha,” a defining moment that established his reputation as both an adventurous producer and magnetic performer. Renowned for his gritty, funk-laced tracks and signature ‘vocal house’ style, he continued to drop underground anthems like “God Made Me Phunky,” “So Let It Be House!,” and “Phreaky MF,” blending raw drum machines, hypnotic basslines, and his unmistakable voice.

As a producer, Dunn’s versatility has seen him release music on iconic labels such as Trax Records, Nervous, West End, and Classic Music Company, consistently maintaining his relevance through the evolution of electronic music. His skills as a remixer and collaborator are highly sought after; Dunn has worked with and remixed the likes of Daft Punk, Róisín Murphy, and Floorplan, further cementing his standing as a key architect of the genre. Equally revered for his DJ sets, Dunn’s performances capture the spirit of classic house while pushing boundaries with fresh, innovative sounds.

He remains in demand for club gigs and festivals around the world, from Berlin’s Panorama Bar to London’s Printworks and everything in between. Despite his international acclaim, Mike Dunn has always remained rooted in the culture and community of Chicago, championing the next generation of artists and preserving the soul and energy of house music. With a discography that spans from the raw early years of acid and jackin’ house to modern masterpieces, Mike Dunn stands as one of the most authentic and enduring figures in dance music history.