DJ Mani Midi joined World DMC Champion DJ QBert, DJ Don Carlo, and Chicago’s USDJN crew at Adobe Gilas in Rosemont for an exclusive demo of the new Reloop RP-7 7” Turntable and BassBoss Sublim8 Column Loudspeakers. A night celebrating 45s culture, cutting-edge sound, and the unity of Chicago’s DJ community.

In today’s world, music no longer travels by sound alone; it moves through links, algorithms, and networks of attention. For independent DJs and producers, visibility isn’t about chasing fame; it’s about connection. The web has become the modern dance floor, one where every backlink, feature, and directory entry amplifies the pulse of your art. This isn’t marketing for its own sake; it’s digital stagecraft; the architecture of discovery.

On October 1st, I listened to my gut and joined an organization based here in Schaumburg. You might have seen a couple of “meet up” items on the calendar and wondered what the “USDJN” is. Special shout-out to KC for his hospitality at the first event I attended. This post also shares information about October’s 2 Meet Ups.

Tuesday night (Sept. 23rd), we headed to Medinah, IL, for USDJN’s Chicago Disc Jockey Network with ADJ & Eliminator Lighting at 4 Points Whiskey Saloon & Grill. The United States Disc Jockey Network (USDJN) is dedicated to empowering DJs across the nation. They provide a platform that fosters professional growth and community support for disc jockeys at every stage of their careers.