A longtime fixture of Detroit's club scene, DJ Minx is often referred to as the First Lady of Wax.
Her sets and productions range from deep and minimal to boisterous and funky, earning her
enduring respect across the global house and techno community. Active since the early 1990s,
she formed the Women on Wax collective and launched its label in 2001, amplifying the voices
of Detroit’s female DJs and producers. Minx scored an underground hit with the 2003 minimal
house track “A Walk in the Park” later reissued on Richie Hawtin’s Mnus imprint and has
continued to release music that bridges Detroit’s rich history with forward-thinking club culture.
Throughout her career, Minx has played pivotal roles in Detroit’s musical story: hosting Deep
Space Radio on WGPR, broadcasting Steamy Windows on CJAM, holding residencies at Club
Motor, and performing at every edition of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival / Movement since
its inception in 2000. Her contributions were formally recognized with the Spirit of Detroit Award
in 2018, and she has been honored by Mixmag and Time Out as one of the women who shaped
dance music history and among the top house DJs of all time.
Since 2021, Minx has embraced her voice as a proud advocate for the Black queer community.
She released Purse First to benefit Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center, where she was also immortalized
in a mural celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders. Her EP Queendom on HE.SHE.THEY. and her BBC
Radio 1 Essential Mix debut in 2022 cemented her global presence. Do It All Night (Planet E)
showcased remixes from Carl Craig and Honey Dijon, further elevating her reach.
In 2026, Minx continues to thrive as one of Detroit’s most important cultural ambassadors.
International bookings remain strong, with headline festival slots and curated stages at
Movement and beyond.
From her roots in Detroit’s underground to her present role as a global cultural force, DJ Minx
stands as a living legend: bold, soulful, and uncompromising, still shaping the future of dance
music more than three decades in.
