Dj Clent & Dj Corey - Truth Be Told (2025)

Truth Be Told is the collaborative album by Chicago footwork pioneer DJ Clent and his son, DJ Corey. DJ Clent is a 30-year veteran DJ/producer and a platinum-selling recording artist, best known for his work on Dej Loaf’s 2015 hit “Back Up.” DJ Corey, hailed in his hometown of Chicago as “the youngest in charge,” has been an active producer, DJ, and dancer in the footwork community since the age of 9. Together, the legendary father-and-son duo present their official debut album via L.A.’s world-renowned Juke Bounce Werk imprint. This eight-track album offers a Chicago footwork, battle-certified glimpse into the formative history of the genre by two key figures who have shaped and continue to lead its movement. Truth Be Told is the sophomore post compilation series release on the JBW imprint, famously known for their JBDUBZ volumes, on which both Clent and Corey have appeared. DJ Corey’s track “Earthbound” was featured on JBDUBZ Vol. 9, which won DJ Mag’s Best Compilation Award in 2022.

Beatdown House, DJ Clent’s prestigious record label and crew, was founded in 1998 in Chicago. It is the first and longest-running Juke and Footwork collective in history. Original members include RP Boo, DJ Rashad, DJ Roc, and T-Rell. Some of DJ Clent’s most notable work has appeared on Planet Mu’s groundbreaking compilations Bangs & Works Vol. 1 & 2, as well as his 2014 single “Hyper Feet.”

DJ Corey, a member of his father’s legacy crew Beatdown House, is also one-half of NuLegendz (alongside the late DJ Rashad’s son, DJ Chad). Corey has nearly two dozen independent releases and is a prominent figure in Chicago’s dance battle scene as a DJ, dancer, and community leader.