Chris Johann Niemeyer - product of the "Charm City" also known as Baltimore, Maryland. Introduced to the piano early by his jazz loving parents - Chris quickly learned to appreciate deep and complex rhythms. At 16 he picked up the saxophone, and his curiosity for music only grew. His early musical tastes tended to be very far reaching and eclectic and he still retains that in his work today.

During college, he maintained a radio show on WBOR featuring contemporary electronic and dance music, and frequented nearby cities like Toronto, Chicago, and Detroit to continue building his record collection. He threw the first underground dance party in the history of his college, and arranged several other events featuring out of town talent over his remaining time there. At that time, he was influenced greatly by the sounds of the original music of Terrence Parker from Detroit , which changed his approach to piano playing from that point forward. In school Chris quickly linked his love of international language and music and was off to Russia to sample the culture. Impressed with Moscow's deep love for U.S. house and garage, Chris established and maintains contact with top promoters in Moscow, Izhevsk, Perm, and several other Russian cities. He is currently working to establish booking for Russian Djs in the States and US DJ's in Russia. As a musician and DJ, Chris deftly blends tech and soul, anthem and tracks- always in the mix never content to rest on his many accolades. As a promoter he has orchestrated a variety of events throughout the northeast including: SubBase < WBOR Radio >, Jaguar House, Rock Da House, Warmth, OPENHOUSE Sundays, and the two year residency with PUREfridays.

He decided to move to Philly with his future partner Mike "Moovs" Montgomery to develop his promotional and DJing talents. Shortly after setting up shop in their basement, he found a local venue called Aqualounge (home of the legendary PUREfridays), suitable for the soulful moods of music they intended to reintroduce to Philadelphia. Chris and Mike played a sound system called Illasound featuring Mike on the decks with Chris playing a classic vintage synth, the Yamaha SK50D. For almost two years, they brought in the best underground house djs the city had recently seen, including Norm Talley, Mike Grant, Mike Huckaby, Paul Johnson, Greg Norwood, Jojo Florez, Fred Everything, Charles Webster, Slam Mode, MKL, Hesohi, and many others.

Chris made his international debut on a three week DJ tour in Russia for New Years 2002, playing in cities such as Moscow, Nizhny, Perm, and Izhevsk. On his return, he held a residency with Philly's legendary Randy Flash at L'hexagone where he continued to expand his knowledge of house's roots in soul, disco, and funk. During this time, he made several guest appearances at Culture Tuesdays with residents Chris Purtell and Mike "Moovs" at the world famous Fluid nightclub.

In 2003, Chris returned to Babylon for a second residency in Izhevsk, including a visit in never played before Kostroma, Russia. As the second part of a monthly Philly festival held at Babylon, he had the opportunity to play with hometown DJs Sean O'Neal and Chris Purtell at the beginning and end of his residency. Upon returning home, Johann immersed by studio endeavors, has made several appearances at popular after hour spots such as 12 Steps Down and Lounge 125. Stay tuned...