For DJ Johnny K, music has never been just sound. It has always been life itself. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, his earliest memories are tied to beats, rhythms, and the magic of bringing people together. His journey began in the mid 1980s, but 2025 is different. This is the year he is not just DJing, he is creating. Producing. Releasing. The music is coming, and it is coming now.
The spark first lit in his family’s restaurant in Indiana, where the basement transformed into a weekend dance floor. He and his brother threw parties that gave the local kids something unforgettable. Freestyle and house music pumped through the speakers, and those nights became legendary. That was when Johnny realized music was not just a pastime. It was his calling.
Fast forward to today, and the passion has only grown. What started with freestyle and house has evolved into a sound fueled by EDM, rave, and modern club music. Johnny blends nostalgia with today’s pulse, creating a high energy style built to shake dance floors everywhere. He is also one of the rare DJs who brings something extra with his Greek bouzouki, an eight string acoustic guitar that infuses cultural soul into his music.
After a twenty year break, it was his nephew who reignited the flame, reminding Johnny of what he had been missing. Then came DJ Alexx K. Watching Alexx light up clubs in Indiana and Chicago flipped the switch. Standing in the booth, feeling the entire room explode with energy, Johnny knew he had to return. He credits Alexx K with inspiring him to jump back in and this time, he is not holding back.
Since then, Johnny has been back where he belongs, behind the decks, moving crowds at bars, clubs, and weddings. But the story does not stop there. In fact, it is only heating up. DJ Johnny K is making new music, right now. His first official release, a powerful blend of house and EDM, dropped on September 5th, 2025. That was only the beginning, because a brand new two track project has already been completed and distributed. He is in the studio, he is producing nonstop, and he is making it known: the music is here.
This is not a comeback. This is a continuation of a journey that started decades ago in a restaurant basement and has now erupted into a full force return to the scene. DJ Johnny K is proving it is never too late to reignite your passion, and he is determined to keep the momentum rolling.
From freestyle to EDM, from Chicago roots to the global stage, the fire inside DJ Johnny K has never burned brighter. The beats are coming, the energy is undeniable, and the message is urgent. He is back, he is creating, and he wants the world to hear it.
Follow his journey and catch the new releases on Instagram: John Karamitsos (DJ Johnny K).
