ZIBAS: Building the Ibiza of Texas, One Drop At A Time

At just 13, he was the youngest DJ in South Texas spinning live on the radio. Now, ZIBAS - born in Mexico City and based in Corpus Christi - is fusing tech house with Latin flair, aiming to turn his coastal hometown into the “Ibiza of Texas”. With support from major artists and a passion sparked from peeking through the door of his uncle’s DJ setup, ZIBAS is chasing the main stage dream - and bringing a whole city with him.

ZIBAS, aka. Sebastian S Camacho represents a new wave of Texas EDM artists reshaping their local scenes from the ground up. Born in Mexico City and raised in Corpus Christi, his mission is deeply personal: to build a thriving dance music culture where one doesn’t fully exist. Already backed by names like James Hype and featured on international radio, ZIBAS is amplifying both his sound and city - and he’s just getting started. 

Before he could even open his eyes, ZIBAS was moving to music. “When my mom was pregnant,” he recalls, “my grandma would play music near her belly - and every time, I’d start dancing in the womb.” Rhythm came before language, before light. As a child, he bypassed action figures and asked for a drum kit, a keyboard, a guitar - anything that could fill his bedroom with sound. His grandparents’ house echoed with Queen, Guns N’ Roses, and Nirvana, and the diversion of music due to his family’s enthusiasm for music through the years. But it was the flicker of Tomorrowland live streams and the masked mystique of Marshmello that lit a fire in him. 

One memory stays sharp: the door cracked open to his uncle’s work studio, the glow of the DJ software, the slow layering of tracks. “That moment opened up my world,” ZIBAS says. At six, he was experimenting with mixes. By nine, he was deep-diving into EDM culture online, absorbing Marshmello’s melodic builds and Alan Walker’s atmospheric drops. “It was a gift from God,” he says. “I had to do something real with it.” 

While most kids his age focused on school, ZIBAS was already spinning on FM radio. At 13, he landed a weekly residency with Wild 105.5, becoming the youngest DJ in South Texas to command the airwaves. Each Wednesday night, his blends of tech-house bounce, Latin groove, and heavy low-end techno filled cars and kitchens across the region. 

“It takes time, patience, and the right mindset for me to put myself out there and share my passion for music,” he says. “It hasn’t always been easy, but being brave, trusting my vision, and seeing where I could be in the future kept me moving forward.”

By 14, he’d gone global, debuting on Ibiza Stardust Radio, a channel synonymous with sun-soaked Balearic beats. From Corpus to the Spanish coasts, his mission stayed the same: to create a full-bodied experience. “When people come to my sets, I want them to feel something real,” he explains. “High energy, positive vibes, and moments that stick in people’s minds. More than anything, I want them to think of me as a good memory.”

Back home, he put that vision into motion. HouZe of Hype, his first self-produced event in downtown Corpus, turned a modest venue into an epic night. He’s since played The Kickback and Antwon & Friends on the rooftop of Retro Corpus’s rooftop.

“Every moment has prepared me for something bigger,” he says. “It opened my eyes to the importance of who you surround yourself with. Some people will help you grow, and others can hold you back. You must go through stages of survival, growth, and transformation before you can fly. And you can’t grow in every environment. So I’ve learned to read my surroundings, adapt, and work hard - while always believing in myself.” 

At first glance, Corpus Christi might not scream EDM capital, but ZIBAS sees it differently. He considers a sleeping giant - and he’s determined to wake it up. 

“The dream of making Corpus Christi the Ibiza of Texas drives me,” he says. “At first, the city felt quiet, but once I stepped into the local scene, everything changed. There’s so much untapped potential here. Shoutout to the Corpus scene that has given me the opportunity to help me come out of my shell!” 

For ZIBAS, that potential is both personal and cultural. He speaks the name Selena like a North Star - proof that global icons can rise from these very streets. “She showed the world what Corpus Christi can do. I believe we can build something big again.”

Picture massive festivals thumping against the Gulf tide, techno bleeding out of coastal clubs, dancefloors lit under the Texas moon. “Imagine music festivals and insane nightclubs right on the coast,” he says. “Beautiful views, great energy, and a connected Texas music scene. I’m blessed to have met people in this city who love music as much as I do. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve learned to trust my instincts, think ahead, and continually set new goals. Corpus Christi has the soul - it just needs the spotlight.” 

ZIBAS’s momentum isn’t fueled by ego - stories shape it. “What keeps me grounded,” he says, “is learning from other DJs like James Hype, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, David Guetta, and John Summit. They all started from humble beginnings, networking and pushing through tough times until they finally made it.” 

He’s studied the blueprint - hours behind the decks, setbacks behind the scenes - and understands that the journey isn’t a sprint. It’s a slow build, one rooted in community. “That inspires me to keep building something real,” he says. “Something based on community, support, and loyalty.” 

That vision stretches far beyond Corpus. With each show, ZIBAS is laying the groundwork for expansion across Texas - Austin, Dallas, Houston - and eventually, stages worldwide. And that childhood dream? It still burns. 

“I’m not just focused on Corpus Christi,” he says. “I’m working to grow across Texas, and eventually reach nationwide and global audiences. Performing on a main stage like EDC or Tomorrowland has been my dream since I was a kid watching those livestreams. And with passion, hard work, and faith, I know it’s possible.” 

Years ago, a six-year-old stood outside a studio door in his grandfather’s house. He didn’t know what the glowing buttons did or what BPM meant - but he knew the room held magic. Today, ZIBAS is no longer peeking in - he’s behind the booth, leading the charge, and building his stage. He’s throwing open the doors, creating community, and turning Corpus Christi into something louder, bigger, and impossible to ignore. 

It’s no longer a question of whether ZIBAS will hit the main stage. 

It’s a matter of when. 

Until then, he’s chasing the dream - track by track, show by show - remixing the future of Texas EDM, one drop at a time.

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