Genuine Music, working in Chicago for almost 20 years, is not a jingle house. It has an edge to its approach and sound that is rooted more deeply in the authentic sound, production and attitude you’d find in live music, not in stuffy conference rooms. Genuine Music’s composers and engineers have vast experience recording and playing with artists who do it, first and foremost, for the love of music.

Joao Ferreira has worldwide experience playing and composing music. Engineer Mike Tholen has toured with and engineered for some of the biggest musical bad-asses on the planet. Composer Dennis Thompson is immersed in today’s hip-hop culture, publishing and performing live with his band H2O Soul.

Musicians reach legendary status not only through their music, but through their lifestyles. Their behind-the-scenes exploits build reputations that are attractive as they represent living on the edge and an outlaw mentality. The harder they party, the more respect and credibility they earn. Just look at Keith Richards...