Hector Romero

It’s 2012 and Hector Romero begins his 29th year as a DJ and Music Business executive. From early responsibilities working in a local record shop to running David Morales’ Def Mix label DMI and looking after the day-to-day operations of SAW.RECORDINGS alongside partner Satoshi Tomiie, Hector has earned the respect of DJs and record labels throughout the world. Hector’s intro into the DJ world began at the age of 13. Nicknamed “DJ Baby Hec,” the Bronx native landed his first job at La Mirage, known at the time as one of the hottest dance clubs in the Bronx. Hector was soon spinning at a number of downtown Manhattan clubs including Save the Robots, Limelight, Palladium, Roxy as well as The Red Zone where he opened for David Morales. Hector spends a great deal of time travelling and DJ’ing around the world. He can be found stirring up the dance floors as listed below: • Italy: Rio Bo, Guendalina, Ricione • Greece: Cavo Paradiso • Tokyo: Eleven, Air • Spain: Pacha • Montreal: Stereo is his second home enjoying a quarterly residency. • America: Cielo, Sullivan Room, Pacha, The Shelborne beach resort • Mexico: Oasis Beach Resorts, BPM Festival Hector participates and oversees numerous radio and internet music stations. He is the resident DJ for Def Mix Radio, a monthly Podcast featured on iTunes and Def Mix.com. He is frequently a guest on Paris’ FG radio subbing for Morales while holding down a monthly spot on Italy’s Radio 105. . Each show contains quality house music from around the globe and will feature guest DJ’s as well as fellow Def Mixers David Morales and Frankie Knuckles. Hector has been exploring his talents by stepping into the remixing and production arena. He is collaborating and honing his skills working with numerous established remix producers. His remix of David Morales’ single “Stay” has been released by Ultra Records and is a dance floor favorite. Hector’s, King Street compilation titled “Soulful House Journey” will hit the streets before the end of the year. Hector works hard at his craft ensuring that the clubbers always have a good time. What sets Romero apart from the rest is his ability to reach the masses through his music as well as his personality. Although he describes himself as a DJ with a musical identity crisis, deep down he knows that it’s his diversity and eclectic taste that set him apart from his peers. This is what makes him a favorite with promoters and clubbers alike.