Jamie 3:26: The Chicago House Ambassador
Who Jamie 3:26 is, what he plays, the releases and sets that define him, and how to book him: a quick reference for promoters planning a Chicago house, disco or edits night.
In this guide
The short version
- Jamie 3:26 was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and is now based in Rotterdam.
- He has spent more than three decades behind the decks, from basement parties in Beverly to Boiler Room, Defected and Glitterbox.
- He’s known as a selector, edit-maker and historian of Chicago house, with releases on BBE Music and Salsoul.
- He’s on the Onit Bookings roster and suits festival peak-time slots, late-night basements and daytime disco parties.
The Chicago house and disco sound
Jamie 3:26 is a living link to the roots of Chicago house and one of the defining voices in modern disco-house. His sets mix raw Chicago house, disco edits and soulful house heaters, often built around edits of his own.
Best-suited bookings: peak-time festival slots · sweaty late-night basements · disco-infused rooftop and daytime parties.
A career rooted in Chicago, heard around the world
Known for crate-digging selections and a signature edit style, Jamie has built a career across both the underground and the global house circuit.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| A Taste of Chicago | His compilation of classic Chicago house edits on BBE Music, cementing his role as a curator of the city’s deepest sounds. |
| Salsoul and Heist | His track “Hit It N Quit It” landed on Salsoul Records, and his remixes for Heist Recordings have picked up wide underground support. |
| Defected and Glitterbox | From Defected Broadcasting House sessions to Glitterbox parties at venues such as House of Yes in Brooklyn. |
| Boiler Room | Sets from Chicago’s Gramaphone Records to London, showing his command of disco edits and house in equal measure. |
Where to start listening
His Boiler Room sets are the best place to hear him before booking. They’re essential listening for any house music fan.
Why book Jamie 3:26
- Range: a peak-time festival slot loaded with raw Chicago house, a late-night basement set or a disco brunch on a rooftop.
- Crowd reading: he reads and reacts to a room, and knows when to drop the right edit.
- Credentials: three decades of Chicago house, with Defected, Glitterbox and Boiler Room on the CV.
Building a disco or soulful house lineup? Promoters booking Jamie also look at Sophie Lloyd.
Booking Jamie 3:26
Bookings: Jamie is on the Onit Bookings roster. All enquiries go through Onit Bookings.
Why online visibility matters for bookings
In electronic music today, talent on the decks has to be matched by visibility online. When a talent buyer looks for a house DJ with real Chicago credentials, they start with a search.
- Search coverage: showing up for searches like “book Chicago house DJ” and “Glitterbox artist” when promoters are ready to book.
- A clear booking path: an up-to-date Onit Bookings page, recent sets and a current bio.
More on how that works in our guide to DJ marketing.
Jamie 3:26 FAQ
Where is Jamie from?
The South Side of Chicago. He’s now based in Rotterdam.
What music does he play?
Chicago house, disco and his own edits, from raw peak-time house to disco-infused daytime sets.
What is A Taste of Chicago?
His compilation of classic Chicago house edits, released on BBE Music.
How do I book Jamie 3:26?
Through Onit Bookings.
Bring Jamie 3:26 to your night
Planning a Chicago house, disco or edits night? Send Onit Bookings your date, venue and slot, and they’ll come back with availability.
