Robert Owens
House
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chicago housechicago scenedeep househouseinfluentialproducer songwritersoulfulupliftingvocal drivenlegendveteranvocalist
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House legend Robert Owens: soulful vocals, uplifting dancefloor master.
Foundational Chicago house vocalist, DJ, and songwriter who emerged in the mid-1980s with Fingers Inc. alongside Larry Heard. His solo classic “I’ll Be Your Friend” topped Billboard’s dance chart, followed by another No.1 with Photek on “Mine to Give.” Across decades he’s collaborated widely and released on labels from Trax and Def Mix to Ninja Tune, Dekmantel, and HE.SHE.THEY while continuing to issue new music. A commanding live presence, he blends DJ sets with live vocals at institutions from Berghain to Boiler Room London. Owens remains a soulful bridge between house music’s origins and today’s dancefloors.