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 3 of a 4 part series. This episode features interviews with DJ and Radio Personality, The First Lady aka Kris Hutchinson and Micah E. Salkind, author of the book "Do You Remember House? Chicago's Queer of Color Undergrounds" and a mix by Mickey "Mixin'" Oliver that played on WBMX in 1985. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com

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

There Before the Grace of God Go I by Geno Hinton. https://amzn.to/3t8iVLd

Let's Start the Dance by Bohannon. https://amzn.to/2OuuEo0

Walk the Night by Skatt Bros  https://amzn.to/3c50b8l

Together Again by Janet Jackson. https://amzn.to/3bmv74X