{"id":31,"date":"2026-06-21T12:21:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T19:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/girlsaloud\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-10-05T03:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T03:10:13","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a fanlisting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fanlisting is simply an online list of fans of a subject, such as a TV show, actor, or musician, that is created by an individual and open for fans from around the world to join. There are no costs, and the only requirements to join a fanlisting are your name and country. Fanlistings do not have to be large sites (although some are), they are just a place where you can sign up with other fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origins of House Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">House music emerged in the early 1980s in Chicago, evolving from the disco scene. It was heavily influenced by Black and queer communities, who sought to create a new form of dance music. The genre is characterized by its upbeat, repetitive 4\/4 beat, often referred to as &#8220;four-on-the-floor.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Influencers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frankie Knuckles: Known as the &#8220;Godfather of House,&#8221; he played a pivotal role at The Warehouse club, where he mixed various genres to create the house sound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Larry Levan: A prominent DJ at Paradise Garage in New York, he helped shape the early house music scene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chip E: An early innovator who contributed significantly to the genre&#8217;s development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evolution and Spread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the mid-1980s, house music began to gain popularity beyond Chicago. It spread to cities like New York and Detroit, where it influenced and was influenced by emerging techno sounds. The genre&#8217;s growth was facilitated by independent record labels and radio stations that promoted house music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable Tracks and Artists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Move Your Body&#8221; by Marshall Jefferson: Often referred to as the &#8220;House Music Anthem.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can You Feel It&#8221; by Mr. Fingers: A classic deep house track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Baby Wants to Ride&#8221; by Frankie Knuckles: A significant early house tune.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Phenomenon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">House music has since evolved into a global phenomenon, spawning numerous subgenres such as deep house, acid house, and tech house. It has influenced various music styles, including pop and hip-hop, and continues to thrive in clubs and festivals worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">House music has played a crucial role in shaping dance culture and fostering inclusive spaces for marginalized communities. Its legacy is celebrated through events like the Chicago House Music Festival, which honors its roots and ongoing influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a fan-operated website, not affiliated with the copyright holders. The views and opinions expressed on this site are solely those of the site owner and do not reflect the views of the copyright holders or their affiliates. This site may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is being made available for commentary, criticism, or parody, and constitutes &#8216;fair use&#8217; under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. Our primary goal is to provide entertainment and information to our audience. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness or correctness of the information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a fanlisting? A fanlisting is simply an online list of fans of a subject, such as a TV show, actor, or musician, that is created by an individual and open for fans from around the world to join. There are no costs, and the only requirements to join a fanlisting are your name&hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/about\/\">Read the full article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45,"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions\/45"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/melted.ink\/house\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}