Chris Hill, a trailblazing UK DJ who boldly blended styles of music, has died.

UK music outlet Clash confirmed the DJ’s death on September 11, reporting that Chris Hill passed away peacefully at 81 years old.

According to Clash, Chris Hill played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s club culture. A leading figure in funk and soul, his time at the Lacy Lady club in Ilford helped define the sound of mid-70s club music, before he moved on to the legendary Goldmine on Canvey Island.

Always ahead of the curve, Hill championed both Black American music and British production, featuring a wave of Brit-Funk releases in his sets.

Chris Hill led the Soul Mafia, a group of DJs including Greg Edwards, DJ Froggy, Jeff Young, and Robbie Vincent. Together, they helped shape club culture across London a

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