Balearic is a feeling – and Jose Padilla embodies that feeling.
The hugely influential DJ soundtracked the 1990s with his sunset sets at the Café Del Mar, playing a selection of widescreen electronica, dubbed out ambient and the likes of Penguin Café Orchestra to signal the end of one sun-drenched day and the start of another hedonistic Ibiza night. He changed things forever.
Since then, he sold six million copies of the game-changing Café del Mar Vol 1–6, released two albums, remixed countless tracks and been introduced to youngsters conceived while their parents listened to one of his world-famous tapes.
Bookings:
Universal Attractions Agency
Woodland Hills, CA, U.S.
Chase Edwards
email: chase@universalattractions.com
phone: 1-818-225-0444

Sónar 2026
18.19.20 June | Barcelona

Sónar Istanbul 2026
10.11 April | Istanbul

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Aroop Roy is a producer, musician and label head, who joins the dots between electronic music and borderless organic sounds. From house, garage and techno to jazz, disco and global rhythms, he has enjoyed universal acclaim as a producer and DJ.
Aroop's sets are full of personality, style and infectious groove, earning him a growing reputation as a uniquely gifted DJ. In the last few years, he has been enjoying huge momentum, causing wild scenes at places like Fabric, Koko and Hi Ibiza and lighting up festivals including Defected Croatia, Lost Village, Worldwide and We Out Here. He is a resident for Defected Broadcasting House and has recorded guest mixes for the likes of BBC, NTS, Rinse and Jazz FM.

Showcasing his skills as digger and tastemaker, Aroop's label Vive La Musique reissues and reworks rare eclectic sounds from around the world, from Caribbean Zouk and Congolese Rumba to French jazz-fusion and South African soul. The catalogue has been celebrated by tastemakers across the scene with the recent offering "In the Fast Lane" receiving rave reviews for uncovering the historical connections between French virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty and the Detroit techno movement.

“One of the most inspiring figures in club culture right now”
Clash Magazine

"Brilliant producer and incredible DJ. Aroop is someone who never fails!"
Gilles Peterson (BBC)

"I didn’t realise just how good a DJ Aroop is until we played together here. He is a ridiculously skilled selector, musically able to move in any direction with ease."
Mr Scruff

"One of my favourite DJs on the planet"
Melvo Baptiste (Defected/Glitterbox) 

“Aroop is one of the best in the world”
Melé (Club Bad / Defected)

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