Honey Dijon (real name — Honey Redmond) is an American DJ, producer, remixer, and cultural icon of the modern house and underground club scene. Born in Chicago, the birthplace of house music, Honey has become one of the key figures reviving classic house and blending it with contemporary forms of disco, tech house, and fashion-electronica. She is not only an artist but also an activist, advocating for equality and visibility of transgender and queer people in the music industry.
Her sets are a cocktail of Chicago house, disco classics, acid, and funky grooves, and her performances are energetic, stylish, and infused with the spirit of freedom and self-expression.
Early Life
Honey Dijon was born in Chicago (USA), the city where house music originated in the 1980s. From an early age, she immersed herself in the club culture, frequenting legendary venues where pioneers like Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, and Derrick Carter performed. This scene shaped her musical taste and philosophy: music as liberation.
Inspired by the spirit of Chicago’s rave movement, Honey began DJing in the 1990s. After moving to New York, she quickly became part of the city’s underground, performing at clubs like The Loft, Shelter, and Body & Soul, where house, soul, jazz, and disco intertwined.
Breakthrough and Global Recognition
In the 2000s, Honey Dijon became a regular at major club events across Europe and the U.S., including Fabric London, Berghain, Panorama Bar, Output, and Boiler Room. Her unique style, taste, and charisma made her a sought-after artist at festivals such as Glastonbury, Sonar, Defected, Printworks, and Dekmantel.
Highlights include performances at Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Movement Detroit, where she showcased her signature Chicago house sound and contemporary groove.
Beyond the club scene, Honey Dijon has become a muse and DJ for major fashion houses — Dior, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Balenciaga, and Valentino — turning runway shows into vibrant musical performances.
Discography (Selected)
Albums:
- The Best of Both Worlds (2017)
- Black Girl Magic (2022)
Selected Tracks & Collaborations:
- Thunda (feat. Shaun J. Wright)
- Downtown
- Catch the Beat
- Love Is a State of Mind
- Not About You (feat. Hadiya George)
- Work (with Luke Solomon)
- It’s Quiet Now (feat. Dope Earth Alien)
Her tracks have been released on Classic Music Company, Defected, Toolroom, Glitterbox, and her own imprint Honey Pot Records.
Musical Style
Honey Dijon’s style is a fusion of Chicago house, funk, disco, soulful house, and tech groove. Her sound carries the spirit of the ’80s and ’90s while remaining fresh, modern, and dancefloor-ready. Honey creates an atmosphere of joy, freedom, and positivity, always honoring the roots of Chicago’s house heritage.
Key Features:
- Deep and warm basslines
- Funky rhythms and live percussion
- Vocal samples and soulful motifs
- Grooves inspired by disco and 90s house
- A spirit of club freedom and love
Honey Dijon emphasizes that her mission is not just to play music, but to create a space where people can truly be themselves.
Festivals & Residencies
- Defected Croatia
- Glastonbury
- Sonar Barcelona
- Dekmantel
- Printworks London
- Berghain / Panorama Bar
- Coachella
- Tomorrowland
She is also a resident at Glitterbox and Defected, representing the soulful side of house.
Achievements
- Winner of the DJ Awards for “Best House Artist”
- Included in the DJ Mag Top 100 Alternative
- Recipient of the Defected Records Pioneer Award for her contribution to house culture
- Soundtrack curator for fashion houses Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Valentino
- Named one of the most influential figures in modern electronic culture by Mixmag and Resident Advisor
- Debuted at #97 in DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2025
Interesting Facts
- Honey Dijon is an openly transgender woman and LGBTQ+ rights activist.
- She considers Frankie Knuckles her spiritual mentor.
- Worked as a music curator for Dior and Louis Vuitton.
- Often performs with live vocalists, adding a concert-like feel to her shows.
- Her album Black Girl Magic was named one of the best house releases of 2022.
Legacy
Honey Dijon is more than a DJ — she is a symbol of cultural unity, a bridge between classic house and the new wave of electronic music. Her artistry is music for the body, mind, and soul — a hymn to freedom and self-expression. Honey Dijon continues to inspire millions, proving that house music is not just a genre but a lifestyle, a philosophy of love and equality.
