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 2 of a 4 part series. This episode features interviews and a mix by Farley "Jackmaster" Funk from the Summer of 1984. This episode also features DJ David Britton and Lee Michaels, the Program Director of WBMX during the early 80's that put the Hot Mix 5 together.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)

Don't Try Me by David Britton  https://amzn.to/3sT7Mxw (https://amzn.to/3sT7Mxw)

Los Ninos Del Parque by Liaisons Dangereuses  https://amzn.to/38cGwlx (https://amzn.to/38cGwlx)