Green Velvet

About

Few figures in dance music command the same iconic status as Green Velvet, the neon-haired, Chicago-bred DJ and producer who’s spent decades bending genres and challenging expectations. Born Curtis Jones, his sound is a potent cocktail of acid house, techno, and funk, all delivered with a playful, almost subversive energy. Green Velvet emerged from the fertile Chicago house scene of the 90s, initially under the moniker Cajmere, before fully embracing the Green Velvet persona – a manifestation of Jones's darker, more experimental tendencies. Tracks like "Percolator," "Flash," and "La La Land" became anthems, each possessing a unique blend of hypnotic rhythms and thought-provoking, often darkly humorous lyrics. Beyond the dance floor euphoria, Green Velvet’s music carries a social commentary, tackling issues like drug use, societal conformity, and technological obsession. His artistic identity is inextricably linked to his vivid green hair and his willingness to push boundaries, making him a truly unique figure in electronic music. Collaborations with Claude VonStroke, Jamie Jones, and Carl Cox have further solidified his status as a genre-bending innovator. Recently, Green Velvet continues to tour extensively, showcasing his timeless sound to new generations of ravers and maintaining his position at the forefront of dance music culture.