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Chato! (Esteban Montaño Lara) is a global beats Dj, music producer, talent agent and multifaceted artist born in San Juan, Puerto Rico from Mexican parents, and residing in Miami, Florida for over 17 years. He co-founded the latin inspired apparel venture Surropa.com and is part of the #GlobalBassMiami Collective.

Chato! is currently working on a documentary series about the “Global Bass” movement, which started filming over 2 years ago in Puerto Rico. Also, working on upcoming releases with Latin Grammy nominated Dj Happy Colors (Sony) and Latin Grammy® Nominated Dj Blass (Sony).

Since childhood, Chato! developed an interest in art, music and the cultural diversity of his surroundings. After studying  architecture in Florida, Chato! moved to New York, where he attended Scratch DJ Academy (Founded by Jam Master J of the iconic Hip Hop group RUN DMC), where he first garnered attention as a DJ.

In 2011, Chato! attracted the attention of legendary Salsa label Fania Records, that, as part of their 50th Anniversary, seeked to renew their brand image in an attempt to attract younger consumers. Chato! collaborated in many aspects of the creative direction, re-design of their website, production of official merchandise, as well as bringing young talented DJs to re-mix their classic catalog. Since then, Fania Records has recognize Global Bass as a genre and included Moombahton and EDM into their catalog.

His music has been featured in important global beats blogs such as GenerationBass.com (England), Global Ghetto (England) and Bass People (France), as well as been part of Remezcla.com and Mike’s Harder Lemonade #CulturaDura’s showcase of the new sounds of Latin Electronica. Inspired by various indigenous cultures and world sounds, Chato!’s eclectic DJ performances are ritualistic, energetic and untethered by geography. From Angolan Kuduro to Dutch inspired Moombahton, Old-School Salsa to soulful South African House, you will be enveloped by the low-end heavy sounds from around the globe. A unifying, unapologetic, post-genre, mind-bending, booty-shaking future.

Bookings: originalchato@gmail.com 

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