DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host DJ Lori Branch take a deep look into the phenomenon of the WBMX Hot Mix 5, what they meant to Chicago and to House Music in general. This is Episode 1 of a 4 part series. This episode features interviews and a mix by Ralph "Rockin" Rosario from September of 1984. This episode features Research Producer, Jason Reagan, DJ Scooter B and Lauren Lowery, Archivist for the Modern Dance Music Research and Archiving Foundation.The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to [email protected] a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest

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Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo (https://amzn.to/3biMzHo)

Let No Man Put Asunder by First Choice. https://amzn.to/3bklXFN (https://amzn.to/3bklXFN)

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Disco Circus by Martin Circus. https://amzn.to/30iMVYb (https://amzn.to/30iMVYb)