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DeorroMexican-American DJ
Date of Birth: 30.08.1991
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Career Beginnings
- Returning to His Roots
- Breakthrough and Collaborations
- Singles and Success
- Debut Album and Artistic Growth
- Musical Influences and Versatility
- Conclusion
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Eric Orrosquieta, better known by his stage name Deorro, was born on August 30, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, to Mexican parents. He began his DJ career at local gigs at the age of 14 and started producing his own tracks at 17.
Returning to His Roots
At one point in his early career, Deorro briefly stepped away from DJing due to family issues and personal struggles. However, with the support of his loved ones, he returned to his passion and continued to pursue his dreams.
Breakthrough and Collaborations
Deorro's remix of DJ Chuckie's "Make Some Noise" in 2012 gained him recognition and led to remixes for prominent DJs such as Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke, and Gareth Emery. In 2013, he released his track "Yee" on Hardwell's Revealed Recordings label, which charted in multiple countries.
Singles and Success
Deorro collaborated with Steve Aoki and Diplo on the single "Freak" in 2014, followed by "Flashlight" with Dutch DJ R3hab. His single "Five Hours" also achieved chart success. That same year, he was ranked 19th in DJmag's Top 100 DJs list.
Debut Album and Artistic Growth
Despite his success as a DJ, Deorro continued to focus on music production and expanding his own Panda Funk label. In 2017, he released his debut album, "Good Evening," featuring 24 tracks, including the single "Rise and Shine."
Musical Influences and Versatility
Deorro credits jazz as a strong influence on his music and has produced under the pseudonym Sillywall. He uses a wide range of sounds in his productions, including non-traditional sources such as kitchen utensils.
Conclusion
Deorro's journey as a Mexican-American DJ has been marked by both perseverance and musical experimentation. He continues to evolve as an artist, blending diverse genres and exploring new creative avenues.
