Chicago house music producer Daniel Brookman, known by his stage name DANNN, has passed away. Resident Advisor received confirmation of Brookman’s death from his family, but the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Brookman released his most recent album, ‘The Slightest Dreadful Electricity’, on July 31 and worked with Chicago musician Ariel Zetina on her 2022 album ‘Cyclorama’.
Throughout his decade-long career, DANNN worked with diverse genres such as house, R&B, and new jack swing, becoming increasingly experimental in recent years. He was known for handling all his album artwork himself and being a part of the Chicago underground scene, with his Hidden Dog venue bringing in notable acts such as Kelela, FKA twigs, and Hudson Mohawke.
The label Trax Couture, which collaborated with Brookman on numerous occasions, released a statement mourning his loss. Similarly, Zetina paid tribute on Twitter, calling him a “production genius” and urged people to listen to his discography.
Steve N. Hoffman, a former resident of Chicago who worked with Resident Advisor and Night Logistics, fondly remembered the times he spent “cutting teeth with Daniel Brookman” in the city’s DIY club scene. Brookman’s album ‘The Slightest Dreadful Electricity’ can be streamed on Bandcamp.
DANNN’s death has left a void in the electronic dance music space. Fans and industry professionals alike are lamenting the loss of a talented artist with a unique sound and an unbridled passion for his craft
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