With the generous support of New Music USA, two legendary producers, DJ T-Rell from Chicago and H Rockz from New York City, have collaborated to create original music for a joint mixtape called "Chi-Lite" highlighting Chicago Footwork and Litefeet music as well as House, Ghetto House, and Hip Hop tracks. This album is the first of its kind, with two producers native to the cultures they represent creatively unifying the two worlds of Chicago Footwork and Harlem Litefeet through next-level original tracks!

The album is available on Bandcamp NOW! All proceeds go towards Creative Netwerk community programming

Hakim Graham (pictured top left), known as H Rockz, is a composer and multi-genre instrumental producer based in Harlem. He is well known for his years of contributions to New York’s own  dance culture/style “Lite Feet”. H Rockz instrumentals have been presented at international and underground dance competitions such as “Juste Debout” and “World Of Dance” and many more. His tracks has also been used by dancers LES Twins, Ayo & Teo and more. The 2016 release “Amsterdam Bang” has accumulated millions of views across various streaming platforms, the track is also known to be the The Twins’ “signature track”. (2020) H Rockz releases his first EP titled “Sapphire” which consist of atmospheric textures sonically integrated with hip-hop/electronic elements catering to the underground dance scene.


DJ T-Rell (pictured top right) is a prominent Producer and DJ in Chicago, who has been on the scene for over 15 years. He served as the Executive Director of Phantom, Inc, and later became known for his Guest Mixes on multiple mainstream radio stations in Chicago. DJ T-RELL has always welcomed opportunities for growth and advancement. As a result, he was once the official DJ for recording and tattoo artist Phor of VH1’s Black Ink Chicago, and participated in the Smirnoff Master of the Mix. As a producer/engineer, DJ T-RELL has worked with countless independent artists and was the inspiration for a few records placed with two award-winning recording artists. He is a purist and can always be found honing his craft behind the ones and twos (vinyl/turntables) and translating the melodies within him to move the people, emotionally and physically.