REBEL MUSIC STUDIO

Bonnie Hook was born from community and began on the other end of the spectrum as an avid listener and crate-digger since youth. During the day she manages a locally known plant-based food joint, The Kitchen—but after hours she can be found playing a vivid spectrum of music at open decks or the “Party at the Wall”; where local DJs and musicians soundtrack various art installations across the city. From Ghettotech and Psych-Funk to old school Hip Hop and Deep house, Bonnie's sound reflects the sonic world she calls home in Detroit.

RESIDENCIES:

- Every 3rd Friday of the Month at The Kitchen by Cooking with Que // @thekitchenbycwq

UPCOMING EVENTS:

“The Revamp Clothing Swap” September 7th.

LINK:

YAYA's background originates in community organizing and event curating. Formerly, as a student at UIC pursuing a Neuroscience degree, the work was closely focused collaborating with various organizations around the city of Chicago, highlighting how environmental pollution influences health patterns in under-resourced neighborhoods such as the one she grew up in. Her work was acknowledged by the Washington post, Scientific American, Vice News, and the Chicago Sun-Times. 

Now as a DJ, the goal to bring people together remains, but this time with music as the core of the foundation. Since then, Yaya has performed at music festivals such as MyHouse, Michelada Fest, Sabor Fest, and Margarita Fest in the Pilsen neighborhood, and started her own party in 2022 named “CLUB YAYA.” Additionally, she’s performed at venues such as SoundBar, Blind Barber, Hubbard Inn, Twisted Cantina, and Penny Whistle Tavern. Yaya’s DJing style widely ranges from playing the latest hip-hop, latin, and r&b tracks, to more Chicago based genres like house and juke.

RESIDENCIES:

- CLUB YAYA at Twisted Cantina every third Sunday of the month
- Ladies Night at Revolver every last Thursday of the month
- La Santa at Diego Chicago every last Saturday of the month

LINKS:

@yayathabawse

Saint Alfred Presents Rebel Music Studio, an episodic venture into the audio realm highlighting local musicians and DJs that have a voice of their own and express their crafts in unique ways. Rebel Music Studio looks to shine a light on all things music via the lens of Chicago and anything else that may relate aboard.

Chicago based Edgar De La Cruz - aka dj bbyfce- blends a symphony of frequencies that consumes the listener in a trance. From jazz mixed with house drums to chopped acapellas mixed with beautiful samples.  While being an in-house dj for various artists in Chicago playing venues such as Lincoln Hall, dj bbyfce provides a tasteful pallet of sounds that touches every point of emotion and feeling. You don’t know if you should dance, cry, or sing. Keep tabs on them via @ericsampsun for all upcoming dj bbyfce happenings.

We continued our series with dj bbyfce, who performed Sunday, September 17th, from 2- 5 pm. Enjoy the music from his set below.