Luis del Villar is one of Barcelona and Ibiza’s musical gems. With over 30 years in the music business, he began spinning in various clubs around Barcelona in 1985. In 2010, Luis del Villar began a series of successful nights in Barcelona, which was the perfect backdrop to the already sexy house sounds that he had been known to entice audiences with. His regular residences in the city included Pacha, Buddha Bar, Oshum, Catwalk, Roxy Blue, City Hall and a list of other well known venues. 

Now playing all around the world in the most exclusive clubs and private parties thanks to his global known podcast “Ibiza Sensations”. His sessions have more than 50 million downloads since 2010, making him the most listened Spanish dj in the world thru podcasting and considered a “must see” Dj in the international scene with his silky and sophisticated sound of luxury. Number 1 on iTunes in more than 20 countries and the only one Spanish dj in the USA and UK iTunes top 100 regularly. The podcast is also air played in up to 100 radio stations around the world from Russia to Philippines, USA to South Africa, Spain to Brazil.

During the winter season he had been resident dj at Eclipse Bar inside the iconic W Hotel in Barcelona and played in w venues around the globe. In Ibiza he had played at well known places like Ushuaia Beach Club, Km5, Bora-Bora and Pacha Ibiza, but from 2013 to 2018, Luis hosted the “Ibiza Sensations” party at O Beach Ibiza in Sant Antoni de Portmany, one of the most glamorous beach clubs from the white island and also plays at some special events where is invited. During summer he had been also playing at different festivals, including Tomorrowland in Belgium, the most important one, being one of the few Spanish Djs playing there in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions.

Occasional Digger and ex organizer of party and concerts in Lyon (France)with my mate Joss Vinylik.
Mostly in Hip hop, House and Soul/funk artists, 
Our first concert was on a boat with Souls of mischief.
I want to share the best songs and rarely diffused, from vinyl to digital.

Few figures in contemporary music have influenced their respective fields the way Frankie Knuckles has revolutionized dance music.As one of the most renowned DJs in the world, Frankie Knuckles is still packing dance floors with his unique style for almost 30 years. Legions of admirers during his travels penned Frankies nickname The Godfather of House the press picked up on it and made it stick.

He has played a pivotal role in the creation and evolution of house music, which has become the dominant staple of dance clubs throughout the world. It was this celebrity and his constant fundraising for some of his favorite charities dealing with aids, homelessness, and education of our youth, that garnered him one of the most prestigious honors by the City Of Chicago.

On August 25th 2004, the Mayor of Chicago proclaimed the date Frankie Knuckles day, and a street naming Frankie Knuckles Way .As a Producer and Re-Mixer, Knuckles lent his talents to some of R&B and Pop musics elite. Artists such as Mary J. Blige, Sounds of Blackness, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Michael Bolton and Toni Braxton. Frankies production and mixing career was officially recognized by the music industry in 1997.

He became the first recipient of a Grammy for Remixer of The Year and has served as a Governor and Trustee, for the NYC Chapter of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.As an artist enjoying the success of two Virgin Records releases, Beyond The Mix and Welcome To The Real World . The first album included The Whistle Song which is most memorable as the Lipton Ice Tea commercial in the mid 90’s.

In 2001 Definity Records released the single Keep on Movin by Frankie Knuckles featuring vocalist Nicki Richards. The new song opened his Mix album Motivation and was the beginning of the collaboration between Knuckles and Richards 2004 A New Reality release. Billboard Magazine writes in the Album Reviews noteworthy section Knuckles strings together an inspirational and spiritual collection of gospel-infused club songs .

With critical acclaim from nearly every Electronic Dance and Club Culture magazine through out North America and Europe. Definity strategic crossover plan launched with a visibility campaign in Major Chains for Black History Month in February. Reviews in Vibe, Ebony, Black Beat, Essence, and BET made this Motivation album the first Def Mix Productions release to garner recognition with mainstream Afro American press.

Knuckles was back in the USA mainstream with his positive message. The launch of his Motivation world tour put Knuckles message again in the forefront on an International level and Knuckles realizes post 9/11 was a New Reality for him. In 2003 Knuckles released an exclusive mix album for Armani AX which also renewed his positive Message, and introduced the forthcoming studio album.He started digging through the vaults and writing, and came up with his first studio album to release in 7 years.

A New Reality released April 2004 in the USA, UK, Italy, Australia, and Japan simultaneously, and continues to receive media attention. Knuckles Launches his A New Reality” Tour on the heals of his Bac N da Day success around the globe. Bac N da Day is the first collaboration in 20 years with long time friend, House legend and co writer Jamie Principle. His second single Matter of Time features Nicki Richards, who is one of the most sought after vocalists in the USA. She works with everyone from Janet Jackson to Stevie Wonder. A breath of fresh air, Nicki is featured on half the album and is backed by some of the most amazing vocalists the business has to offer. She also sings with Will Downing who sings backing vocals for her on What’s Goin On .

Knuckles continues to use his celebrity and much of his spare time providing entertainment for various AIDS charity events. He supports anything that has to do with children, noted as saying I cannot stand to hear a child cry of want, hunger, or a lack of love . He has let his services for many past organizations, including Meals on Wheels, GMHC, Pediatric AIDS, and most recently Harvey Milk School.

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