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As his catalog expanded through labels such as 8Bit, Mindshake, elrow Music and Kaluki, the sound evolved alongside his growing ex- perience on international dan- cefloors. Yet the core philosophy behind his music has remained surprisingly consistent.
“The truth is it’s been a constant evolution, but I feel that my way of structuring a track remains the same. I like to make tracks that you have to listen to from beginning to end to understand the story, and I think that’s sti- ll the case because it’s been my way of creating since day one.”
A defining moment arrived with the release of “FUNKY BEAT” on Nick Curly’s influential 8Bit label. For many producers, the sudden global circulation of a track can introduce a new set of pressures; expectations from labels, au- diences, and fellow artists begin to accumulate almost overnight. Yet Chinonegro approached the experience with a notable calm.
The track opened doors to in- ternational audiences and con- nected him with artists and pro- moters across the global circuit. But rather than recalibrating his creative process in pursuit of si- milar results, he chose to main- tain the same intuitive approach that had guided his earlier work.
“‘FUNKY BEAT’ is the track that introduced me to many great ar- tists and people around the world, and thanks to that my music has a wider reach now. The truth is my production style hasn’t changed at all. I don’t feel pressure to make hits; I simply sit back, let the mu- sic flow, and make it the way I always have.”
That instinctive relationship
with the dancefloor became even clearer when “MI GENTEE” climbed to the number one po- sition in both the House and Minimal Deep/Tech charts. For Chinonegro, the track represen- ted something deeper than chart success; it demonstrated how music created from personal ins- tinct could resonate across very different audiences.
“‘MI GENTEE’ is a special track. It’s playing in different parts of
the world and in all the clubs in my city, something that has ne- ver happened to me before with another track. I always make mu- sic that I really like. If I feel that it connects with me, I also feel that it will connect with the public.”
Touring across continents soon confirmed what every traveling DJ eventually learns: the dance- floor may be universal, but the ways people experience it can vary dramatically. From Germany to Indonesia, from France to Ar- gentina, each city carries its own rhythm and its own expectations of how a night should unfold.
For Chinonegro, versatility beca- me the key to navigating these different environments. Rather than imposing a fixed style on every room, he approaches each crowd as a conversation between artist and audience.
“It’s true that every place has a different way of enjoying music or a party, but I always suggest what I like to play and it works well for me because I’m very ver- satile when I play. I don’t stick to one style; it all depends on how the dance floor is.”
Behind that flexibility lies a dee- per philosophy about DJing itself. While many artists speak about “energy” in abstract terms, Chi- nonegro describes the process almost mathematically. Reading the room, understanding timing, and shaping the emotional arc of a set all form part of the same equation.
“I always arrive a little early to feel the crowd. It depends on the energy of the party, the time of day, the number of people. I have a record of 14-hour sets, and managing the energy of a party for many hours is important. For me, music is mathematics and emotions; with that I control the dance floor.”
Away from the booth, the stu- dio remains the centre of Chi- nonegro’s daily life. Years of ex- perimentation
have
it is the process through which personal identity becomes audi- ble.
“My home studio is really my day- to-day life; I can’t see myself doing anything other than music. All these years of learning have brought me to a point of equili- brium between my Latin tastes and influences, as well as those from other continents.”
Like many artists emerging from Latin America, Chinonegro’s in- ternational career did not follow a straightforward path. Recogni- tion often arrived abroad before it fully materialized at home. In his case, a pivotal moment came through connections in neighbo- ring countries, illustrating the re- gional networks that frequently shape artists’ trajectories.
“I made a name for myself in Chi- le before achieving significant recognition in my own country, thanks to an Argentinian friend who discovered me and brought me from my city to Chile. I’ve gone through every step of the process to get here, without skipping any, but enjoying the journey.”
Now, with a new tour across Eu- rope and the United States plan- ned for 2026, Chinonegro’s music will reach audiences encounte- ring his sound for the first time. For those listeners, the biography may be unfamiliar, but the ex- perience of the set itself tells its own story.
“Expect a super versatile set from me, taking you on a journey through different emotions and sensations through music. I like long sets because my mix is pro- gressive, but they always have a lot of energy and powerful bass.”
gradually
shaped a sound that merges La- tin rhythmic instincts with the broader vocabulary of modern house music. For him, production is not simply a technical exercise;
In the end, Chinonegro’s tra- jectory reflects a broader shift within global club culture. Artists emerging from cities once considered peripheral now shape the sound of dancefloors worldwide. The journey from Chiclayo to international stages may have begun with curiosity and
discipline, but today it
continues through a language that requires no translation: rhythm, movement, and the shared pulse of the dancefloor.
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