Amidst Houston’s dynamic, culturally rich music scene, where sounds intertwine and traditions merge, a name makes waves: LV82. With roots deeply connected to Texas and Mexico, this emerging artist infuses his heritage into electronic music, creating a unique blend that captivates audiences from local venues to Puerto Rico dance floors!
We spoke with LV82 about his journey, inspirations, and what’s next for the rising star redefining Latin house beats with a personal touch.
EDM Texas: Growing up in a family with such a solid musical foundation, especially with your Father as a musician, must have profoundly impacted you! Can you share what it was like being surrounded by music from a young age and how your Father’s influence has shaped your journey as an artist?
LV82: Music has always played a big part in my family through parties, my Father’s gigs at weddings, band rehearsals, Clubs, Festivals, etc., and even early morning cleaning. I have always found music intriguing and love how sounds make me feel. My dad helped me understand tempos and Keys, inspiring me to create music and express my ideas.
EDM Texas: Playing in Los 6 de Durango with your Father and uncles must have been an incredible experience! How did being a part of that band shape your foundation as a musician?
LV82: Playing in a band with my family was great! I have many memories! I learned many skills and discovered struggles like equipment setup and breakdown, troubleshooting while setting up and performing, and practice. Consistency is the most significant foundation to becoming an artist. I remember always coming home from school and straight to the drums, I would go! I would practice the songs I needed to learn for the performance, and from there, I would better my craft each time. I maintained consistency in DJing, music production, and performing as time passed.
EDM Texas: When you first started exploring electronic music, what captivated you about the genre, and how has it given you artistic freedom compared to your early experiences?
LV82: Listening to electronic music made me realize I have the freedom to express my ideas through music. It makes me feel emotion through my body from the groove of the drums and the raw melodies it brings me. Artists like XXYYXX, Flume, Diplo, John Murphy, and Deorro inspire me to create music, and trying to make similar songs has led me to experiment with different sounds and instruments. I love a good melody, especially the ones that make you levitate.
EDM Texas: With housepartii, your duo with Nnoiise, you’ve created something special together! How did this collaboration come about, and how has working as a duo influenced your approach to music?
LV82: I understand NNoiise, and he understands me. We started music production and DJing together, and as kids, we loved similar artists and sounds. We even had dreams of starting a rock band back then! The first duo project we started was Lokosanity, and we had a great time creating music and DJing for events. As time passed, we started a new sound with new goals - that's when Housepartii came about. Working next to NNoiise has taught me to be open to possible music opportunities. Curating events with him has made me realize how important music is to us. We do it because we love it. Making people dance and hyping them up is what we live for. The look on everyone’s face when we show them a project or go B2B is something we have always dreamed of.
EDM Texas: You’ve played some exciting shows, from Latinx Groove in Puerto Rico to Lief Fest and Noche de Cumbia in Houston! Which performances stand out to you as milestones, and how have these experiences shaped your growth and presence as a live performer?
LV82: Latinx Groove in Puerto Rico is by far my favorite show I have ever played! It was the first time using CDJs in front of a packed crowd! The energy over there is AMAZING! Performing there excites me and makes me want to take my DJ career to the next level. I felt a strong connection with the crowd, and I had a smile on my face the whole time! That show made me realize that bringing energy to the crowd is essential, not just your playlist. Engaging with fans is one of my favorite things about DJing!
EDM Texas: Looking ahead, how do you envision expanding your reach and evolving your sound?
LV82: In the future, I want to create more content and post more live mixes. I want people to know what I'm about and what I can bring. I will still be releasing music and an album soon. So far this year, I have met great local DJs and amazing people along the way who believe in me, and I am grateful! I do my best to show love and support to my friends, especially those who have helped me. I also want to do more collaborative projects to expand my horizons.
EDM Texas: As you look to the future, what’s next for you and Housepartii? Can you share any upcoming performances or goals you’re excited to pursue in the coming months and years?
LV82: On November 23rd, we are doing our third Elev8ted Euphoria event, where different genre DJs put on a show for amazing people. NNoiise and I will have our single sets and come together to do a B2B set with Housepartii! I want to keep this momentum going with no brakes. I am hungry and ready!
LV82’s evolution is one to watch. Watch for his upcoming shows and the energy he brings, and don’t forget to follow him on his socials below and explore his music.
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