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Shaped by the foundations of New York and New Jersey’s soulful and deep house scene, his journey as an artist has never been about standing still. From his early days behind the decks to his evolution as a producer, his identity has continuously adapted—embracing new sounds, expanding across genres, and reflecting a mindset rooted in openness and musical curiosity rather than limitation.
His path into house music wasn’t immediate, but once it clicked, it became something deeper than just sound. Introduced to the genre in the late ’80s, what began as inspiration quickly turned into a lasting, almost spiritual connection—one that would define his direction and purpose. Over time, his Cuban heritage, initially expressed through his DJ selections, gradually found its way into his productions, adding another layer of identity to an already rich musical language.
Having collaborated with key figures in the scene and navigated the ever-changing landscape of electronic music, he has built a career grounded in risk-taking, authenticity, and persistence. These values come into full focus in The Underdog LP, a project that not only reflects his versatility across house subgenres and global influences, but also serves as a statement—dedicated to those often overlooked, yet essential to the culture.
At this stage in his career, The Underdog LP stands as both a personal manifesto and a testament to his ability to evolve without losing sight of who he is: an artist unbound by trends, driven by passion, and still deeply connected to the pulse of the dancefloor.
You’ve been a part of the house music scene for decades. Looking back, how has your identity as an artist evolved since your beginnings in New York and New Jersey?
Well, I came from the Soulful/Deep House scene. As time progressed, the music started to expand to more broader genres of House Music. Since I’ve always kept an open mind for music, I changed with the times and didn’t stay where I was as there’s nothing with being musically diversed.
Growing up with Cuban roots and immersed in New York culture, how did that dual identity influence your musical vision and sound?
My Cuban roots were present early when spinning records of the selections I chose to play. However, on the production side it didn’t come full circle for me til later in my career.
You started with hip-hop, R&B, and reggae before moving into house. What drew you to house music the most, and what made you stay?
My older brother introduced me to late 80s House Music and it gave me an undeniably special feeling and spiritual in a sense that once I was hooked there was no way I was deserting it.
You’ve worked with legends like Erick Morillo and DJ Disciple. What lessons from those experiences continue to guide you today?
Not being afraid of taking risks, being true to yourself and being persistent in what you feel you deserve.
Your new album, The Underdog LP, is very personal. Why did you choose “The Underdog” as the central concept for this project?
The album title ‘The Underdog’ is dedicated to the ones who work in our industry and that are undervalued, overlooked and skipped across.
The album fuses multiple subgenres of house and global influences. How important was it for you to showcase that diversity in this work?
It was imperative that I showcase diversity on this album thus consistently proving that I don’t follow trends nor stay in one particular genre because I enjoy it all.
With such a long and respected career, what does The Underdog LP represent for you at this stage?
It represents the true chameleon that I am when it comes to versatility and still keeping an ear on what appeals to the masses in present day.
