DJ Deeon, born Deeon Boyd in Chicago, was a pioneering force in the city’s ghetto house scene. Emerging from the storied Dance Mania label in the early 1990s, he helped shape the raw, fast-paced sound that bridged house and hip-hop and later influenced global electronic music movements. Known for his minimal, hard-hitting productions and unfiltered energy, DJ Deeon became an icon of underground dance culture. His music continues to inspire generations of DJs and producers worldwide.