Honey Dijon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Honey Dijon
Honey Dijon at an event for Love magazine in 2018.
Background information
Also known as	Honey Redmond
Born	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	House music

Honey Redmond, who is known by her professional name Honey Dijon, is a famous American DJ, music producer, and electronic musician. She was born in Chicago and now works in New York City and Berlin.

Honey Dijon is known all over the world for her music. She has performed at popular clubs, music festivals, and even at major fashion events.

Biography

Honey Dijon grew up in Chicago during the 1970s in a family that loved music. This inspired her to get into the club scene as a teenager. By the 1990s, she had started her career as a DJ. A few years later, around 2000, she also began producing her own music.

While in Chicago, she learned from famous DJs and producers like Derrick Carter and Mark Farina. In the late 1990s, she moved to New York City. There, she met other important figures in the music world, like Danny Tenaglia, and began performing in the city's famous club scene.

Her unique sound also caught the attention of the fashion world. Top brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior hired her to create music for their runway shows.

Musical Style

Honey Dijon is a popular house music DJ. Her style is often described as energetic and fun. She mixes classic sounds from disco, techno, and house music from the past with modern beats.

While many people know her for playing upbeat Chicago house and disco tracks, she is also skilled at playing rhythmic techno music. Her ability to mix different styles has made her a star in the electronic music world.

In 2023, Dijon was featured in a BBC documentary series called Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution, which explored the history of disco music.

Music Career

Studio Albums

• The Best of Both Worlds (2017)
• Black Girl Magic (2022)

Famous Remixes

A remix is when a producer takes a song by another artist and creates a new version of it. Honey Dijon has remixed songs for many famous artists, including:

• Madonna – "I Don't Search I Find" (2019)
• Lady Gaga – "Free Woman" (2020)
• Beyoncé – "Break My Soul" (2022)
• David Bowie – "Let's Dance" (2023)
• Dua Lipa - "Illusion" (2024)

Songwriting and Production

Honey Dijon has also worked with major artists to write and produce their songs.

Awards and Nominations

Honey Dijon has been recognized for her work with several awards and nominations.

See also

In Spanish: Honey Dijon para niños