Dee Jay Alicia, a Chicago native, developed a love for music at a young age.  Her musical beginnings were rooted in soul, steppers, and R&B.  She began her DJ career in 1996 under her mentor and then Husband, DJ Raphael.  He educated her on the art of reading a crowd and song selection as well as DJ techniques, DJ culture, and (the lost art of) DJ etiquette.  When she was ready, she joined the DJ group C-7 Sounds.  Her first residency was a weekly stepper’s set at Mr. G’s Supper Club.  She enjoyed a successful 16-year stretch as a Steppers DJ, which included appearances on the weekly show Stepping at Club 7 hosted by the Legendary Herb Kent.

In 2010, she decided to dive deeper into the genre of House Music.  She began attending parties and getting a feel for the vibrant Chicago house community.  She gained a residency at a local bar and began to transition exclusively to house music.  
Since that pivotal moment, her journey in house music thus far has included many phenomenal moments.

In 2010, she began, owned, and operated her internet radio station, “Jams Radio,” which consisted of many Chicago DJs playing a mix of Steppers, Jazz, Underground Hip Hop, Classic R&B, and House.  

In 2011, she became the first female DJ to perform at the “Expo for Today’s Black Woman,” and was voted “DJ of the Year” by her peers and avid house music listeners throughout Chicago.

In 2012, she was featured on the cover of True Elegance Magazine and received recognition as the Break-Through House Music DJ Award presented to her by Farley “Jack Master” Funk of the Hot Mix Five.  That same year, she received the "House Konnection" Achievement Award and Teamed up with DJ/Producer Mickey Calvin to create and launch MAC Productions.

In 2013, she and her Triad Sisters, Nicky D’Vine and Anji Stone, were featured in the article “Diva Speak / Divas of House.”

 In that same year, she created, hosted, and performed on Chitown Triple Play broadcast on phillynitesradio.com under the direction of Sharon Benetti with co-hosts Pablo DiskoBar, Fiddy Millz, Jackie Moon, Earl Mixxin’ McKinney, and Mickey Calvin.

In 2013, she was taken under the wing of her mentors, Mike Dunn and Terry Hunter, who were both 30-year veterans in the House Music industry.  Under their guidance, her first release as a Co-Producer for T's Box and T's Crates record label was put forth.   “I Want It Rough” (Mike Dunn’s Blackball Rmx), co-produced with Mike Dunn, features The Black Widow.  

2015 brought forth the next release, “Gruv Me” (Mike Dunn Black Ball 5.1), also co-produced by Mike Dunn and features the spoken word styling of The Black Widow, also released under the T’s Box umbrella.   The afrobeat and sensual sound afforded both releases to reach phenomenal success!

During that same year, she began production and distribution of her mixes on flash drives, “keys,” which became her direct connection to house music lovers globally.  The LOVE & LUST KEY (WHICH INCLUDED THE 20 MIX SERIES) REMAINS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TO DATE!

In 2016 and 2017, she reached the most prestigious stage in house music when she appeared as a guest DJ at Chicago’s own “Chosen Few Music Festival,” which was presented by the Chosen Few DJs.

Also, in 2017, she was granted a monthly residency on NYCHOUSERADIO.COM, promoted and heard by global listeners.

In 2018, she was featured on the track “The Wake Up Call” on the long-anticipated album “House from All Angles” by Mike Dunn on the MoreAboutMusic record label.

2019 would bring the opportunity to play one of the most sought-after events in the city of Chicago, “Summer Dance,” Chicago House Music Series in Grant Park. See Cover photo. (Photo Credit: David Sabat)

2020 (during the period of COVID), she began her Twitch TV online show “Studio Sessions” with Hostess Lady Alicia and Squad moderators G Whip and Red Diva (https://www.twitch.tv/deejayalicia)

In 2022, she was invited by legendary DJ First Lady to play events in Amsterdam at ADE (https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/artists-speakers/dee-jay-alicia/1696939/). Which sparked many invitations to travel beyond Chicago.

2023 and 2024 have been years of expansion with sets in Punta Cana, Tampa, Atlanta, Detroit, Vegas, Houston, and L.A.

As of today, she maintains a monthly residency at CODE RED and annual appearances at the Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and satellite events for the Chosen Few DJs.  This year also marked her first appearance in NYC.  

She looks forward to continuing to forge ahead in pursuit of her musical passion, DJing, production, innovation, and wherever this incredible journey leads. 

~The Greatest Blessing is To do What You Love ~ and Have People Enjoy It!~ DJA