Target Records Chicago

Without further ado, it gives me great pleasure to announce that, THE KING OF HOUSE MUSIC, FARLEY ”JACKMASTER” FUNK has now agreed as of last night at 9:04 P.M. (CT) USA time, to be a part of TARGET RECORDS CHICAGO’s family, and we are glad to have him on board, and his support once more. He’s agreed to mix one of DJ Joe Lewis (Louis) songs that Joe’s remaking for the final album. More info will soon follow. Now, let us ALL welcome and thank FARLEY ”JACKMASTER” FUNK for his contribution. DJ Joe Lewis (Louis) and TARGET RECORDS CHICAGO thank you, King! Let's go to work!

I have HUGE news that I will announce today. I'm excited, but too tired to announce it right now, just received confirmation!!!

As many of you express your love and support for Ron, I’ve also received countless messages from you encouraging me to stay in the game. It's amazing to see how many people care! I’ve heard from fans in over 50 countries, and the support you’ve shown has truly touched my heart. I knew you all cared, but I never realized it was to this extent! Because of all this encouragement, I've decided to change my profile picture and cover photo back to the grey color. The black color felt too close to stepping away for good. While I'm not making any promises about my future yet, I want you to know that your messages mean the world to me. Thank you for reaching out and caring so much. Your support gives me hope, and I appreciate every single one of you who has taken the time to share your love.

Not only was Ron Carroll a great Chicago House Music DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer, but he was also a wonderful friend of mine. He truly stood out among the many legends in the Chicago House Music community, making a big impact with his talent. I would often surprise him by showing up to his gigs, and each time I did, he looked so happy and shocked to see me there, cheering him on. His joy made my heart swell because it felt special to him that I cared enough to support him. Listening to Ron play was always a treat; his music brought life to the room. I never thought that just showing up to support him was anything special, but to him, it meant the world. Ron’s warm spirit and genuine surprise made these moments unforgettable, and I cherish the joy he brought into my life and the lives of so many others. True friends come together, setting aside their egos and personal ambitions to support one another. This strong bond is what makes the DJ community special. We need more DJs and artists to follow the path that my friend Ron Carroll and I walked together. Ron was a legend in Chicago’s House Music scene, and his legacy will always be a part of us. It's important for every DJ, artist, fan, and decent human being around the world to come together now by liking, commenting, or sharing this post in honor of Ron. His passion and talent touched many lives, and we remember him fondly. As we celebrate his life, let us keep the spirit of unity alive, showing respect and love for one another. Ron, my DJ brother, rest in peace. I look forward to the day we meet again in paradise, where the music never ends. I wished that we had made a song together.

P.S. I hope that you are surprised once more by me popping up on you like you were here on Earth, because if you are, that means that I made it right there next to you in paradise, where we can finally make that song together. You will be truly missed, my DJ brother. I don’t like saying long goodbyes, so I’m just going to say so long for now. Take care!

From: DJ Joe Lewis (Louis)
President, CEO, and Founder of:
Target Records Chicago 1981 © 1986

Today is not day for me to sign off of Facebook and all social media outlets as planned. I have to put my feelings aside for a moment. I was contacted a few hours ago by many people of the passing of a great friend and DJ, etc. Out of respect for him, I will not sign off today! I will post more later! I have to get myself together to really post about this, standby!

To my personal friends, fans, Facebook friends, and everyone on my friends list, who don’t even know me worldwide? I want to share something important with you. This is not an easy decision for me to make, but I believe it is the right one. After thinking about it for a while, I have decided to leave Facebook. My decision has nothing to do with Facebook, the company itself; it’s a personal choice. I’ve been such a fool; it’s time for me to retire from here! I’ve done something I regret doing! Facebook, I would like to thank you personally for having me! From one giant to another, Target Records Chicago. I know this platform has been a way for us to connect and share moments, but I feel it’s time for me to step back. It’s been great to see all your updates, photos, and messages, but I need to focus on other aspects of my life. I appreciate all the memories we’ve created together here. Please be aware that this is my final post; I’m taking a break from social media. I wish you all the best in everything you do. Take care, everyone!

P.S. In the next 24 hours, something unusual will happen on all my social media pages. My cover and profile pictures for both my personal page and my record label page will change from white or grey to black, and then they will simply disappear. It’s a way of marking the end of a chapter for me. If you are curious about my soon-to-be-released music, I want to share that the four-album set I've been working on will still be released. The title of this album is “The Final Curtain Call.” This will be my last recording EVER, and it feels like a significant moment for me. While I am excited for you to hear my last recording, I also want to take a moment to reflect on everything that has led to this point. Thank you for all your support throughout this journey; it means the world to me.

DJ Joe Lewis (Louis)