Rosales

For Rosales, music was never a simple hobby. From a young age he developed an inexhaustible curiosity to discover new sounds. Although he grew up in an environment where electronic music was not part of everyday life, his music-loving nature led him to explore on his own until he came across artists such as Skrillex and Pendulum. However, it was a discovery on SoundCloud that completely changed the course of its story.

Listening to Ain't My Fault by Macky Gee and DJ Phantasy he understood that he had found something different. The speed, intensity and energy of Drum & Bass sparked a sensation that no other genre had ever managed to convey to it. At that moment an idea was born that, over the years, would become a goal: he wanted to dedicate his life to that music.

Before coming to Drum & Bass he explored genres such as Dubstep, Psytrance and Techno, but none managed to generate the same impact. He found in the approximately 174 BPM a way to express exactly what he was looking for: adrenaline, movement and excitement. In a country where Drum & Bass still occupies a small space within the electronic scene, Rosales decided to make that passion part of his identity.

From the age of 18 he began to develop his technique behind the turntables, perfecting a style that today runs through practically all aspects of Drum & Bass: Jump Up, Jungle, Rollers, Dancefloor, Neurofunk and Ragga. Rather than being pigeonholed into a single subgenre, he enjoys building sessions that are constantly evolving, alternating aggressive moments with melodic passages, groove and unexpected changes that keep the energy moving.

Its sound can be summed up in three words: energy, electric and fast.

Each presentation starts with the same intention: to capture attention from the first minute. Rosales builds his sets with a pre-planned base, but leaves room to improvise as he connects with the audience. Doubles, BPM changes, technical transitions and a constant reading of the moment are part of a philosophy where music never feels static.

Behind this way of mixing there is an idea that defines his entire project:

Curating is my way of expressing myself.

For Rosales, a DJ doesn't just mix songs; he tells stories through them. Much of his time is spent discovering new music, closely following the releases of the producers he admires and especially reserving Fridays to explore the latest developments in the scene. That constant search allows him to build selections where each theme has a purpose, a moment and a reason to exist within the set. Their goal is not to play hits, but to find those songs capable of generating authentic emotion.

Visually, his identity is represented by a lightning bolt. It is not an aesthetic element chosen at random; symbolizes exactly what Drum & Bass means to him: speed, power, adrenaline and that drive we often need to keep going. Just as lightning transforms the sky in an instant, Rosales seeks that each of his presentations leaves an impression that is difficult to forget.

His growth as a DJ took a new direction after performing at the Aragón SubFestival of the FES Aragón, an event organized on the occasion of the Day of the Dead. That experience marked a before and after in his career, as he confirmed that he wanted to take this project far beyond a hobby. Since then he began to dedicate more time to perfecting his technique and took the first step towards a new goal: producing his own music.

Throughout his career he has also participated in events such as Pacto Bellako, where he incorporated Drum & Bass within a different context, and previously he was part of the presentations at Leos Burger, a restaurant-bar located in the Nápoles neighborhood, where he explored genres such as Latin House, Nu Disco and Techno. Each stage has contributed to expanding their experience and strengthening their ability to connect with different audiences.

Among his main influences are Macky Gee, Gladde Paling, Serum, Original Sin and Fox Stevenson, artists who have shaped his vision of the energy that a set can transmit. Outside of Drum & Bass he finds inspiration in producers such as Sefa, Modestep, Eptic and Teminite, constantly expanding his musical landscape.

However, his main objective is not only to play on important stages. Rosales wants to become a gateway for new Drum & Bass listeners. He hopes that someone remembers the first set with which he discovered this genre and that this moment was thanks to him. If after a presentation a person decides to explore more about this scene, they feel that they have fulfilled their mission.

Looking to the future, he seeks to consolidate himself as a producer, publish original music, perfect every aspect of his technique and share the stage with the artists who inspired him to start this path. He dreams of performing at EDC Mexico and, internationally, at Rampage, carrying with him the same philosophy with which he started this project: to show that a good musical selection can become an unforgettable experience.

Because for Rosales, music has never been just a mixture of songs.

It is a discharge of energy.

And curating is his way of expressing himself.