Terry Hunter is a Chicago house music DJ, producer and remixer, a member of the legendary Chosen Few DJs and a three-time Grammy nominee. He has been at the heart of Chicago house since his debut release Madness in 1990. He founded T’s Box Records in 2004, and his remixes of Beyoncé’s Break My Soul and Mariah Carey’s Workin’ Hard were both nominated for Best Remixed Recording.
Terry Hunter at a glance
- From: Chicago, Illinois
- Active: 1990 to present
- Debut: Madness (1990), an underground hit
- Label: founder of T’s Box Records (2004)
- Collective: joined the Chosen Few DJs in 2006
- Grammy nominations: three, including two for Best Remixed Recording
From Madness to the Chicago house elite
Hunter came up through Chicago’s club scene at the start of the 1990s. His first record, Madness, became an underground hit in 1990 and launched a career that has now spanned more than three decades. His 1997 cover of the Isley Brothers’ Harvest for the World reached No.48 on the UK Singles Chart, a rare crossover for a soulful house record.
Remixes for the biggest names in soul and pop
He is one of house music’s most trusted remixers, with reworks for:
- Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson
- Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly
- Byron Stingily, Barbara Tucker and La India
- Beyoncé (Break My Soul) and Mariah Carey (Workin’ Hard)
Three Grammy nominations
Terry Hunter’s work has been recognised by the Recording Academy three times:
- Best R&B Performance: as producer on Jennifer Hudson’s It’s Your World
- Best Remixed Recording: Beyoncé, Break My Soul (Terry Hunter Remix)
- Best Remixed Recording: Mariah Carey, Workin’ Hard (Terry Hunter Remix)
Both remix nominations were mixed by fellow Chicagoan Emmaculate, his partner at Mirror Ball Recordings.
T’s Box Records and the Chosen Few DJs
He launched T’s Box Records in 2004 to develop new house music talent. In 2006 he became the first new member of the Chosen Few DJs in nearly 30 years, joining the crew behind Chicago’s famous Chosen Few Picnic, one of the biggest annual house music gatherings in the world. In 2011 he co-produced the first Chicago House DJ Day, bringing together around 100 of the city’s most influential DJs.
Terry Hunter at ADE 2026
At Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 he plays with the Chosen Few DJs, alongside Wayne Williams, Alan King, DJ Scratch and Emmaculate, at House Café De Kroon on 21 October.
Where to start listening
- Madness (1990), his debut
- Harvest for the World (1997)
- Beyoncé, Break My Soul (Terry Hunter Remix)
- Mariah Carey, Workin’ Hard (Terry Hunter Remix)
Find his latest releases on Traxsource and read more on Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions about Terry Hunter
Who is Terry Hunter?
He is a Chicago house DJ, producer and remixer, founder of T’s Box Records and a member of the Chosen Few DJs.
How many Grammy nominations does Terry Hunter have?
Three: one for producing Jennifer Hudson’s It’s Your World and two for Best Remixed Recording, for Beyoncé and Mariah Carey.
When did he join the Chosen Few DJs?
In 2006, as the collective’s first new member in nearly 30 years.
What was his first record?
Madness, released in 1990.
Keep listening
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