Curtis Jones doesn't just make house music--he embodies its duality. As Cajmere, he crafts soulful, vocal-driven tracks that honor Chicago's golden era. As Green Velvet, his neon-haired alter-ego, he unleashes acid-fueled anthems with showmanship that turns clubs into theater. This chemical engineer-turned-producer survived on cheese sandwiches to birth underground classics like "Brighter Days" and "Answering Machine," then built Cajual and Relief Records to ensure artists get paid what they're owed--a revolutionary act in a scene plagued by exploitation.