JUAN40: Finding Passion Beyond The Party

The bass drum shook De Dior Lounge’s foundations like an earthquake. NRG Music Events and Pulsation Nation had delivered on their promise of a heart-pounding hard techno night. Veseli controlled the decks by unleashing waves of sonic energy that sent the crowd into ecstasy. Amidst the pulsing strobes and the sea of dancing bodies, one figure stood out: Juan40. Lost in the music, he danced with an infectious passion. His every move radiating a deeper connection to the driving rhythms. 

From midnight until the first rays of dawn, Veseli, Juan40, and Freakhorse unleashed a sonic assault of hard techno. De Dior Lounge vibrated with anthems like Aida Arko’s “Hard Disco” and Angel Cannon’s “Tactical Nuke”. Amidst the swirling beats and lights, I found myself drawn to Juan40, not just for his presence on the dance floor, but for the story his passion revealed - a story I was fortunate enough to glimpse during a quick chat among the party. 

EDM Texas: Can you tell us about your upbringing and how you discovered EDM?

Juan40: I was born in Long Beach, CA and raised in Houston. I grew up watching YouTube videos of Tiësto performing at stadiums and various rave dance compilations. When I was seventeen, I started going out to raves, and at 24, I began my DJing career! 

EDM Texas: What are your favorite genres to mix?

Juan 40: I love to play Techno, House, and Trance, mixing in Breaks, Electro, Hard Dance, and drum & bass.

EDM Texas: What is the most important thing you have learned about DJing over the past few years?

Juan40: I believe in doing it for the right reasons or you will be eaten alive by all the wrong reasons. It can be easy to get swept up in the party lifestyle and not take care of yourself. Prioritizing your well-being and your art is key to being successful!

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