DJ Rashad

R.I.P. to Chi-Town pioneer.

After months of speculation, the mystery behind  DJ Rashad's death has finally been confirmed through an autopsy. After being found dead in April, numerous reports came out regarding his death. First, an autopsy was found inconclusive. Then, it...

Since his untimely death in April  DJ Rashad's work  continues to be showcased. Not too long ago a Berlin label released his first performance in Germany and now there's even a new documentary. Back in March Pitchfork caught up with the Chicago producer and DJ best known for putting “footwork” on the map as he hit the streets of Mexico with fellow producer DJ Spinn. The short film called DJ ... Re

DJ Rashad is gaining new life after death. The producer and DJ best known for ushering in “footwork” music in Chicago died last month from causes still unknown, but that hasn’t put a stop to his music. Berlin dance label Leisure System recently released a recording the late DJ’s first performance in Germany. In a statement rele...

After hip-hop was hit with devastating news pertaining to the death of DJ Rashad, many hoped to have some answers as to what caused his death. According to Pitchfork, the information Hyperdub—DJ Rashad's label—received regarding his death wasn't completely accurate. A repre...

Authorities are unsure what caused the death Rashad “DJ Rashad” Harden. The producer and DJ best known for putting Chicago “footwork” music on the map was found dead over the weekend in his Southwest Chicago home from what authorities initially announced was a drug overdose, but now his autopsy proves otherwise. On Sunday the Cook County med...

Chicago record spinner, DJ Rashad, who is responsible for ushering in the "footwork" music scene in the Windy City, was found dead, yesterday, according to Chicago authorities. Police responded to a call from friend of the DJ who had found the 35-year-old unresponsive at a residence in the city's West Side, yesterday afternoon...