REWIND: Kiko Navarro

PUBLISHED October 12th, 2014 12:28 pm | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am

In the words of KIKO NAVARRO:

I started working as a DJ in 1990 when I became resident of ‘Club Luna’ in Mallorca, Spain. From that moment on, my interest in music changed radically and I started mixing music but also producing and remixing; which led me to my current professional situation as a Dj, producer and remixer.

The music I mix includes a wide range of new music tendencies always related to House music. I try to combine the brand new releases with the old school and dance floor classics. The evolution of my sets include deep house, garage, underground, afro, disco … always trying to find the cool side of each style without forgetting the most important thing: that people must never stop dancing.

Since the opening and over the last 9 years until it closed for changing the name I’ve been responsible for the DJ booth and DJ bookings at Pacha Palma de Mallorca, the resident DJ of the club and also the promoter of Sunday sessions and in charge of the summer parties called “Session de Luxe”. On these parties I had the great pleasure of having DJ guests such: Erick Morillo, Boris Dlugosch, Jamie Lewis, DJ Vibe, Smokin’ Jo, Brian Tappert, Sandy Rivera, Dj Spen, Rulers Of The Deep, DJ Pippi and the top DJs of the Spanish House scene.

For 5 years I produced a 2 hour radio show at Flaix FM 100.6. On this program I played the last releases of House Music and eventually interviewed top Dj’s who mixed at Pacha. I also collaborated with some local music magazines as well as international magazines in which I included my charts (DJ mag, Discoid, etc.).

In August 2000 and until the end of 2003 , I started in Mallorca my own record label, called “Flamingo Discos”. My first self produced record “Ritmo Para Voce” was released in August of 2001 and distributed by “Peppermint Jam Distribution”, which gave me a great exposure and got me respect in the House world scene.

In September 2001 I released my first CD compilation tittled ‘The Latin Sound of Pacha’ in a collaboration with Tommy Boy UK and Pacha Group. The tracklisting is a collection of the best house tracks with latin and brazilian music influences, and was greatly reviewed on the best international dance magazines such Dj Mag, Mix Mag, Ministry, 7 mag., Blues & Soul, Raveline, etc. The release of this album allowed me to introduce it live in venues such as Pacha Ibiza, Pacha Mallorca and Cargo London.

Starting August 2002 and till its closure, as a house music club, last summer 2006 I was the resident Dj of the hip club in Palma de Mallorca: ‘Club 113’. In Sept. 2004 I started as a quarterly resident at the famous Ben Watt club ‘Neighbourhood’, based in West London at the parties ‘One Starry Night’.

In May 2004 was released the Pacha cd compilation in association with Renaissance UK titled ‘Renaissance presents Pacha Ibiza’, a triple mixed cd. I selected and mixed the cd 2 ‘The Afroterraneo Mix’ including the best from my dj box, a clear sample of what I like to do on my live dj sets. The compilation was Album of the month on the Dj Mag Uk Magazine, and has got very good reactions from all around the world.

I have a new radioshow called ‘Perceptions’ every tuesday from 8 to 10 pm. broadcasted all over spain on Loca FM www.locafm.com, and every Thursday from 9 to 11pm on Danza fm in Valencia www.grupwandu.com . This program has been nominated 3 times as best radioshow by Spanish magazine Deejaymag.

My first artist album titled ‘Perceptions’ was realeased on Pacha Ibiza Recordings in January 2007, a double Cd which includes new 14 tracks on Cd 1 and remixes of some tracks on Cd 2 by djs and producers such as Dj Spen, Kerri Chandler, Spen, Jimpster, Afromystik, Dj Fudge and many others… The album has been licensed to 3 different labels: Swank Recordings (USA and Canada), Grand Gallery Rec. (japan) and World Club Music (Russia) covering the distribution and promotion all over the world.

In 2008 I have been worked for Ducati-Marlboro Moto Gp team, being the official Dj and music manager of their lounge at the VIP Village based in the racing circuits. I was touring with the team and played in Barcelona, Chec Republic, Italy, Malaysia and Valencia. During 2009 and 2010 i have been keep working travelling to new countries like Holland, Japan, and i will continue during 2011 adding news countries such as France and Italy.

Since October 2008 until October 2009 i became an official Pacha Ibiza Resident dj, playing there once a month.

The specialized spanish magazine in nightlife, djs and dance music Deejay gave me one of his special awards during the 2010 edition ceremony for my labour on the club scene of quality. www.deejaymags.com

In October 2010 has been released on Clubstar Records my new album-double cd project titled’ Ocho’ which includes new unreleased mixes of some of my old productions, new tracks and new remixes I have done for different artists (Osunlade, Quentin Harris, Dj Spen), check www.ochokikonavarro.com for more info, feedbacks, dates and more.

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