Jimi Polo interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana # 150 - True House Stories®

From True House Stories interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana by Lenny Fontana

October 15, 2025 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 150

About this episode

Jimi Polo shares his journey from the Chicago House Music scene to becoming a multi-talented artist in the UK.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JIMI POLO # 150 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA James Perri A.K.A. Jimi Polo is a Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Actor, and DJ. James started his career in Chicago as one of the pioneers of Chicago House Music scene. His breakout involvement in the song “Shake Your Body” by Jeanette Thomas became a cult classic in Chicago and New York. His life completely changed back in the late 1980s when he took a bold step to move to the UK and pursue writing and producing dance music. Listen to his story as he unfolds step by step his movements from then to now—an amazing, multi-talented, accomplished man.

People in this episode

Host: Lenny Fontana

Guest: Jimi Polo

Topics covered

music
house music
interview
artist journey
music production
Chicago music scene

Keywords

Jimi Polo
Lenny Fontana
Chicago House Music
music production
Shake Your Body
dance music
interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago House Music

Books & works: Shake Your Body

Places: Chicago, New York, UK