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Light IDR
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Light IDR is a Dj and electronic music producer, who has played at the top nightclubs in Mexico and around the world, establishing him as one of Mexicoʼs influential underground dance artists. His style is constructed from various and different trends in electronic music, from house to techno. Lightʼs career as an artist can be divided as before and after creating his own label. Way back in 1987, under the influence of the New wave, Electronic body music and the Acid House, Light beg$n building $ body of work that has made him a pioneer in the Mexican scene. Among the clubs he has played we find the legendaries in Mexico Cityʼs history: Freak Hall, Hipopotamus, Medusas, Rimel, Pervert Lounge, Mystery, Jelly Belly, 69, Amsterdam 282, Ixchel, Metro, Underground, Salamanca, Avantgarde, among others. During the 90 ́s Light was a pioneer of the “Rave Generation” in Mexico; he played with the finest artists of the global scene, including: Carl Cox, Sasha, John Digweed, Paul Oakendfold, Green Velvet, Damian Lazarus , Lee Burridge, H.O.S.H, Jamie Jones, Dj Three, Francesco Farffa and Dave DK, to name a few. In the early 2000ʼs, he was featured in a Rolling Stoneʼs Magazine article; one of the very few Mexican artists that have managed such a feat. In 2006, Light was the resident Dj at the top nightclubs in Mexico City: “AM”, and Rioma. During 2012 and 2013, he played twice at “Cumbre de Tajín”, sharing with international artists like Björk and Pet Shop Boys. In 2014 he was the opening act of “The Stone Roses” concert in Mexico. Recently in 2017 he played a Boiler Room Session in Mexico City And playing also 2016 to 2018, shared music festivals “Xibalba” and “Ometeotl” Since 2008, Light has been keenly focused on the development of his label “InfraDigrecords”, having gained the support of Djs and producers like: Eddie Richards, Jamie Jones, Dubfire, Stacey Pullen, Danny Tenaglia, Alexi Del-no, Silicon Soul, Damian Lazarus, Hanfry Martinez, Marcus Frankowski. InfraDigrecords is deeply committed in the development of the Mexican and international artists music scene; since its beginnings the purpose has always been spreading not so conventional, top notch music, in charge of a group of selected artists: Alex Arnout & Pancho Piedra, Jay tripwire, James Teej, Paulo Olarte, Metrika, Jef K & Gwen Maze, Mobius Strum, Pablo Sanchez, Zeque, Jonathan Jou, Don KX, GOG, Signal Deluxe, Hurlee, Uriel E, Ivan Viña, Moreon & Baff-, Dirty Culture, Kindimmer, Noc · Turn and many more. At the studio this year, Light has been at work bringing back the visionary ancestral side of global culture with Defanico. And several other projects on your own. As a producer he has released tracks and remixes on labels such as: Fade Records, Half Seas Over; has made remixes for Alex Arnout & Pancho Piedra, Ray Okpara, Rey Aguilar, Mobius Strum, among others. He is one of few mexican artists that have remained active for three decades, and one of the first Mexican Djs playing in London, Ibiza, Miami, San Francisco, Buenos Aires and San Jose CR.