Lee Foss
about the artist
Chicago DJ and producer Lee Foss has achieved global recognition as an innovator of the modern underground house sound. His superb and unique ear for music is celebrated through the acclaimed releases on his awardwinning record labels Hot Creations and Repopulate Mars.
Lee's love for house and disco was sparked during his adolescence in Chicago throughout the 90s, however, a trip to Ibiza in 2001 where he met best friend and copartner Jamie Jones changed his musical destiny forever. Inspired by the electro and deep house parties in Ibiza and East London at the time, they formed a band and…
MoreChicago DJ and producer Lee Foss has achieved global recognition as an innovator of the modern underground house sound. His superb and unique ear for music is celebrated through the acclaimed releases on his awardwinning record labels Hot Creations and Repopulate Mars.
Lee's love for house and disco was sparked during his adolescence in Chicago throughout the 90s, however, a trip to Ibiza in 2001 where he met best friend and copartner Jamie Jones changed his musical destiny forever. Inspired by the electro and deep house parties in Ibiza and East London at the time, they formed a band and produced chart-topping records together under their Hot Natured alias.
In 2008, Lee and Jamie founded Hot Creations and pioneered a new distinctive sound born of the founders' deep affinity with soul and disco records. Notably, 'Benediction' and 'Reverse Skydiving' from the album Different Sides of The Sun by
Hot Natured charted in the UK Singles Chart. In present day, the label was awarded Record Label of The Year by DJ Awards in 2019 and boasts productions by some of the most elite names in the industry such as Patrick Topping, Richy Ahmed, Solardo, Steve Lawler and wAFF.
In 2018, Lee launched Repopulate Mars and brought together the best names in house and techno under the label to achieve DJ Mag's Best Breakthrough Label in the same year. Its intergalactic events have showcased internationally at renowned venues such as Space Miami and EGG London as well as securing co-branded ventures with top promoters Elrow and Insomniac.
Additionally, Lee runs sub-labels South of Saturn and Emerald City, exhibiting his comprehensive musical knowledge as well as a dauntless and experimental attitude to music that solidifies his legacy as a nonpareil industry trendsetter.