Shaun J Wright

Born and raised in the epicenter of Chicago house culture, Shaun J. Wright was steeped in the sounds of 80s and 90s dance music and the underground Juke scene. After developing their skills as a dancer in Atlanta’s vogue ballroom scene and pursuing fashion curation in London and New York City, Wright’s trajectory shifted in 2008. Meeting Andrew Butler led to a whirlwind three-year tenure as a vocalist for Hercules and Love Affair, touring globally and featuring prominently on the lauded album Blue Songs.

Returning to Chicago in 2012, Wright partnered with DJ/producer Alinka to launch the acclaimed Twirl event series and Twirl Records imprint. Their debut release landed on the legendary Classic Music Company, paving the way for critically acclaimed output championed by BBC Radio 1 and Mixmag.

A prolific collaborator, Wright has released on esteemed labels like BPitch Control and Freerange. Today, they exhilarate dance floors worldwide—from Berlin’s Panorama Bar to Chicago’s Smart Bar—as a dynamic DJ who uniquely weaves live vocals throughout their genre-spanning sets.