Chicago, IL —It’s that special time of year when the House Music Preacher, Chuck “The Voice” Roberts gets in the kitchen to cook up his special “Christmas Stew”. It’s a recipe that the young and old enjoy. This is Chuck’s cheerful way of paying homage to the many DJ’s from all parts of the House, EDM and Dance Music World who’ve supported him throughout the years by keeping his iconic “My House” acapella speech alive. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor like the catchy hook states and “Shake Baby Shake” on over to your favorite streaming platform to “Stir It Up, Stir It Up” that fresh pot of “Christmas Stew” this Holiday Season.
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ABOUT
CHUCK ROBERTS
In a scene dominated by DJs and producers, it is hard to believe that the most definitive moment in the
birth of house music came not from beats, chords or vocals, but a sermon. The House Music Gospel or
The Preacher’s Anthem are just a few of the descriptions anyone with even a passing interest in the
genre will no doubt have heard in the impassioned intonation of “In The Beginning There was Jack, and
Jack had a groove”, the opening line of Chuck Roberts’ soul stirring speech, a performance that was first
heard in Rhythm Controll’s seminal 1987 track ‘My House’. Later resampled by Larry Heard, AKA Mr
Fingers for ‘Can You Feel It’, often cited as the first deep house record ever released. As well as sampled
on well over 120 various recordings.
How it all started:
When: The year 1987
Who: “Jack” aka Chuck
Where: A heavenly studio on the West side of Chicago
What: Chuck explained to his people spoken in a godly voice straight from the House Book of Genesis in
omniscient detail of how house music was born and the impact on it has on your body and soul which
was cemented on wax in the recording “My House”. Then Jack disappeared back into the heavens only
to be heard all over the world but never seen. For you see in Jack’s realm there is no time.
Since then House Heads had anticipated his return for decades as they were eager to come into the
presence of more knowledge and wisdom of Jack’s House. Little did the world know that an impromptu
performance at the 2017 Chosen Few Dj’s House Music Festival in Chicago would serve as a catalyst to
reenergize the already timeless acapella.
The viral success of that performance launched “In The Beginning There Was Jack” which was released
on Ultra Music in 2018. Produced by Terry Hunter and also featuring great Monique Bingham. Once
again Chuck Roberts ability to rouse emotion through his rapturous delivery, a marked contrast with the
glitzy diva vocals that came to define the disco sound of decades previous. The sermon itself is an ode to
unity, oneness and inclusivity within house music, declaring that “no one man owns house because
house music is a universal language, spoken and understood by all”.
Since his rebirth in 2017 Roberts has graced the stages of festivals and clubs around the world,
delivering his spine-tingling sermon as a reminder to dancers, many of whom weren’t yet alive in 1987,
that as well as fulfilling hedonistic pursuits, house music has always served a higher purpose of uniting
people from all races, genders, sexualities and walks of life.
Here are just a few of what the media articles and music industry Tastemakers have to say about the
most prolific and iconic messages in dance music:
DJ Wayne Williams former Sr. VP of A&R at RCA Records and world famous House Music DJ and
Gatekeeper states ” Chuck’s Acapella is arguably the most important recording in house music history
next to Marshall Jefferson’s “Move Your Body”
Grammy Nominated DJ Terry Hunter states : My House speaks directly to the people. It’s obvious as it
has lasted 30 years and DJ’s of all genre’s still have him in their rotation.
DJ Kenny Dope states” Chuck’s Acapella this is one most influential acapella s in dance music history”.
And the list goes on…In August 2016 Spotify Warner Music Group named this recording#1 out of 50
Greatest House Music Recordings of all time
In 2014 Rolling Stone Magazine named Can You Feel It Featuring Chuck Roberts now famous speech #6
of the 20 greatest house records of all time.
In July 2016 the U.K.’s BBC Music calls the speech one of the most spiritual experiences in dance music
What’s happened between all those years you may ask? Well, The Chicago Native had been active in
music for many years prior which started as a youth singing in the Church Choirs and going on to form
his own R&B Bands “Mister” and “The Verdict” appearing on NUANCE Records penning such classics as
That’s Where I Come In and I Wanna Thank You in the 1980’s.
After the success of My House he enjoyed a brief stint on ZYX Records in the U.K. However, he
continued to concentrate his efforts on R&B music production producing music over the years
contributing to projects on Death Row Records for Danny Boy (the voice behind 2Pac’s “I Ain’t Mad at
Cha”). Additionally Chuck has also worked with Sony Music producing for Glenn Jones, Bobby Debarge
and many others. Chuck has also continued to work with various Gospel Groups writing and producing
and operating his own recording studio.
Since signing to Ultra Records in 2018 Chuck has had numerous recordings to be released some of which
include:
“I Choose To Live”-Ultra Records
Timmy Trumpets and Kastra “Wassup Listen To The Horns” featuring Chuck Roberts-Hussle Recordings
“Genesis” by Yousef and Harry Romero featuring Chuck Roberts-Yousef Recordings
“The Poet” feat Chuck Roberts from Wh0 out of the UK on WH0 Plays Records
“Haus” by DJ Siege featuring Chuck Roberts
“The Jack” Feat Noiz Kontrol on the legendary DJ International Record Label
CONTACT
Chuck “The Voice” Roberts
Name: chuckthevoiceroberts.com
Email: bookingchuckroberts@gmail.com
LINKS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckthevoiceroberts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebeginning_chuckroberts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechuckroberts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/239FYJjvsOE1bGL58BSVgu?si=yYIeX88CT...
