JEILAH, DJ

A Kenyan-born and Chicago-based DJ; Jeilah grew up surrounded by traditional African music and dance and still cites Fela Kuti as a driving influence. When it comes to music Jeilah is uncompromising and always putting her best forward to give the audience what they came for and more. She is a music lover who appreciates all genres of music from reggae to country, blues to disco, rap to soul. At Adorn, Jeilah radiates the energy of the room and quickly connects with her audience while seamlessly fusing old and new music for a sound she describes as sexy, relaxed, and classic.