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John Summit
From Chicago’s suburbs to headline sets. Experts Only label boss behind “Deep End” and “Where You Are”.
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The story
Who is John Summit?
John Summit is a DJ and producer from the Chicago area who famously worked as an accountant before going full-time in music.
“Deep End” (2020) broke him in tech house, and he founded the label and event brand Experts Only. “Where You Are” with Hayla crossed over in 2023, and his debut album Comfort in Chaos followed in 2024.
The sound
Tech house with pop hooks: chunky bass, vocal chops, big crowd moments.
| From | Chicago area |
| Label | Experts Only |
| Breakthrough | “Deep End” (2020) |
| Album | Comfort in Chaos (2024) |
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