Vick Lavender started his career in the late 80's, playing Deep House in such Chicago clubs as Red Dog, Sonotech, Betty's blue star lounge, Sinabar, The Funky Budda Lounge, not to mention becoming a staple at the WMC since the late 90's. His production career started in the mid 90's with The SJU, then continued after leaving The SJU and becoming one of the co founder's along with Jere Mcallister of Mr Ali, the Chicago based live house music ensemble has been responsible for some of the new classics such as" Missing you", Rainy day, Cast your spell, About us,and .