How RayBurger Is Reimagining the Latin Rave
- Aeisha
- Jan 7
- 4 min read
From the heart of Dallas, RayBurger is carving a unique lane by fusing the highly animated pulse of EDM with the rich rhythms of Latin America. Born and raised with a Tex-Mex spirit, he ignited the scene during the 2020 lockdown with breakout tracks like “Kumbia Bang” and “La Hamburguesa.” By blending cumbia and merengue with electronic intensity, RayBurger quickly caught the attention of global heavyweights and built a devoted following that celebrates both his boundary-pushing sound and his playful, community-first persona.
The atmosphere at his recent show at 9PM Music Venue in Houston was already electric before RayBurger even touched the decks. Support acts DJ Tony Bangz and GEEZUZ set the pace, delivering relentless grooves that kept the floor moving and the momentum climbing. By the time the Dallas native took the stage, the energy shifted into overdrive.
RayBurger’s set was a masterclass in cultural fusion. Looking across the room, the crowd’s diversity mirrored the music. Modern EDM shufflers danced alongside fans pulling out classic Tejano-inspired moves. It was a musical rollercoaster: heavy Latin influences met global bass drops, keeping the audience guessing. At the same time, RayBurger maintained an unbreakable connection with the crowd.
After the show, we sat down with RayBurger to dive deeper into his sound, influences, and what drives his unique approach to the dance floor.
EDM Texas: For anyone new to your world, how would you define the RayBurger sound?
RayBurger: I specialize in what I call Latin EDM or Latin Rave. It’s a fusion. I play techno, hardstyle, and house, but there’s always a Latin flair to it, whether it’s the vocals, the rhythm, or just a specific swing. I’ve been producing for 15 years, but the last two years of full-time touring have really seen things scale up. I have an album dropping next year and some massive festival slots I can’t reveal just yet.
EDM Texas: What was the spark that first got you into production?
RayBurger: Skrillex! I started in hip-hop but when Skrillex blew up around 2011, it broke my mind. I couldn’t fathom how Skrillex created those sounds. When I heard “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” for the first time, it changed the trajectory of my life.
EDM Texas: What did you grow up listening to in Texas?
RayBurger: My family is Tejano, so the household was a mix of Selena and the Kumbia Kings, which were huge in our household alongside funk legends like The Isley Brothers and KC and the Sunshine Band. But I was also into Duran Duran, Creed, and I’m still a massive T-Pain fan. That “Tex-Mex” melting pot is exactly what you hear in my sets today.
EDM Texas: How do you keep your sound evolving while staying true to your signature style?
RayBurger: It’s about “putting on” for the culture. For a long time, dance music wasn’t the most inclusive place, but now, there’s more diversity, and I want to help anchor that space for Latinos in club culture. The money is cool, and I make sure to donate and volunteer, but the mission is the priority. I’m the same dude; I’m just doing bigger things now.
EDM Texas: Sometimes producers hit a “wall”. What’s the most challenging part of the process for you?
RayBurger: I’ll be honest: I cannot mix and master my own tracks to save my life! I work very closely with a mastering engineer now, and it’s been a game-changer. Getting the final “feel” of a track to match what’s in my head is the hardest part, so having that professional help is vital.
EDM Texas: How has rave culture in Texas shaped your sound and identity as an artist?
RayBurger: Being Tejano, there are songs that only “hit” here. For example, I play a remix of “Massore (El Baile del Gorila),” a popular Tejano song here in Texas, but not everywhere. If I play it in California, the room goes quiet. In Texas? It goes off. My remix of “Bota y Tambo” by Sabor Kolombia (Houston) went viral on TikTok because it tapped into that shared culture of weddings and quinceañeras we grew up with. I’m just bringing those memories back to the rave.
EDM Texas: You recently shared the stage with Deorro at EDC Las Vegas! What was that experience like?
RayBurger: Wild. Looking out at that crowd, I couldn’t even see individual faces; I just had to pretend they were there, but I could hear them. I yelled, “Hey, oh!” and the crowd went absolutely wild. On the official stream, however, you couldn’t hear the crowd noise. Overall, the in-person energy was life-changing.
EDM Texas: If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?
RayBurger: Grow the fucking mullet, man.
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