Chicago House Music And Footwork Icon DJ Rashad Has Died Of A Reported Drug Overdose

The dance music legend was found unresponsive in an apartment on Saturday, Chicago police confirmed to .









Chicago house music producer and footwork icon Rashad Harden was found dead Saturday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.



Rashad, 34, was found unresponsive in an apartment at 1:30 p.m., and was pronounced dead shortly after, the Chicago Police Department told . Drugs and drug paraphernalia were found near his body, and police suspect a drug overdose. There were no visible signs of injury, and an autopsy is scheduled for Sunday.


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DJ Rashad was set to release his EP We On 1 on Monday, though you can stream it on Soundcloud.







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Rashad was known for pioneering footwork in the Chicago house scene, a style of music known for its intense, high-speed tempo, featuring samples of R&B and pop vocals set against experimental beats. Footwork gets its name from the dancers who move their feet at dizzying speeds, performing intricate, complex movements to the music.

















His fifth and last album, Double Cup, was released last October and met with critical praise.






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