» Read the story from the February 2008 issue of 5 Magazine

If you lived in Chicago in the 1990s, you couldn't get away from Armando Gallop. As a DJ, producer and promoter, he was everywhere in this town. From his "School Daze" parties at the Hummingbird on 86th and Ashland, to Medusa's and the Warehouse up north, where people from all races came together, he absolutely owned it. Internationally, he was an almost mythical figure: a single name on a slab of vinyl with the sickest beats and a 303 sound that has never been duplicated.

And then one day, he was gone. Tragically, Armando was taken away from us at the age of just 26 - usually, an age when a young artist is just getting started.

Armando Gallop left a tremendous legacy worldwide. That's what this project will document. The Armando Project is a digital archive of interviews, photos flyers, mixes and other items to document one of the most gifted artists, DJs and promoters that House Music has ever known. We've already compiled a large number of items which we'll be adding in the coming days, and we're looking to add to it over time - our vision is that this will be a growing memorial, not a static one. To contribute flyers, photos, posters or mixes, or to schedule an interview, please contact Terry Matthew at terry@5chicago.com.