Image courtesy of Google

House Music and its legendary Black creators from Chicago got the ultimate shout-out to start Black History Month. On Saturday, Feb. 1, Google highlighted the genre with a Doodle on its search engine. 

“In celebration of Black History Month, today’s music video Doodle, celebrates house music, a genre with roots in Chicago’s Black community,” stated the Doodle’s caption.

 

 

The Doodle captures the essence of House Music, a genre of electronic dance music that was birthed and innovated by Chicago producers Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Jesse Saunders, Chip E., Joe Smooth, Steve “Silk” Hurley, Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, Marshall Jefferson, Phuture and many others. 

DJ and producer Kelly G and a team of designers and animators are responsible for this slick and funky ode to House. 

“Google’s tribute to Chicago House music isn’t just a nod to culture—it’s a masterclass in digital storytelling and respect,” wrote Kelly G. “The team didn’t just scratch the surface; they dug deep into the vinyl crates of history, obsessing over details that would make even the most seasoned House heads grin. The Google Doodle feels like a perfectly mixed Chicago House track—layered, nuanced, and full of Easter eggs that reveal themselves with each replay. It’s a celebration of how a local, raw sound became a global movement.” 

Many on social media praised the Doodle, which anyone could access on Saturday by simply heading to Google.com. 

“So dope to see Google honor Chicago House music during Black History Month. Shout out to Kelly G, Jelly Mazza, Tuma Basa and the whole Goggle team for putting it all together and making sure we did right!” House Legend DJ Terry Hunter posted on Instagram. 

Author: Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor