Ron Trent In 1990, the Chicago DJ and producer Ron Trent rose to international prominence with his cult classic ‘Altered States’. Afterwards, he relocated to New York, where he fused house, jazz-funk, neo-soul, and global rhythms into his signature spiritual house sound while holding residencies at Body & Soul, Shelter, and Giant Step’s Shine. Thirty-six years and countless releases and tours later, he’s still the blueprint.