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Who are you, professionally and personally?
DJ K-NIJO began his career in the musical world in 1997 on the Canary Islands (Tenerife) and then went on to walk his vinyls through all the clubs of Andalusia, sharing the poster with all the international and national artists of the break scene. His mixes are based on exact cuts and perfectly equalizing your favorite styles are break beat old school and Two Step (Garage).
I am a cheerful and competitive guy, sociable and who loves to be with family. I really like sports, especially soccer. I have 1 wonderful son who makes me very proud and who will go where he intends. A mother who is priceless and in general I am a very dear and very happy person.
What got you into the music scene and DJ life?
Well, since I can remember, music comes from my veins and I had to find a way to transmit it to people and the vinyl was my choice.
Favorite club and why?
Banani Algeciras nightclub because it was the first time that electronic music made me fly.
Digital, CD or vinyl, and why?
Vinyl because for me it is a musical instrument where you can feel the music in your body.
Tell a crazy clubland story or two that you've experienced?
Well, once when I was going to the booth to work, a guy stopped me and told me to put his topic I didn't even know the boy and of course his topic less when I started to DJ and put the 3 song the boy appeared in front of the booth and he got on his knees thinking that he was putting his theme on it and it was pure chance.
If you did something else, what would it be and why?
Footballer. Because I love football as well as music. They are the two things that isolate me from the world when I do them.
Most influential artist for you, and
why?
The Prodigy. Why? They were and will be the kings of broken rhythms!
Tell us about the scene in Spain
when you started and how it is now,
good, bad or ugly?
Well, when I started there were parties every weekend in all the provinces of Andalusia and with full rooms and very importantly all the music that sounded was on vinyl. Today there are no events and what is on CD or Controllers. For me nowadays there is not the same level of DJ or producers, it is a real shame.
Old school or new school and why?
Old School all the way! Since it was all vinyl and much more professional at that time! House, Trance, Techno or Break beat and two step.
Tell us about the club nights you promoted?
Well, magical nights with a super atmosphere and a lot of love for dance music.
Describe the dance scene on the Costa del Sol.
Very dedicated and dancing people!
What have you been doing under lockdown?
I have been doing a lot of live shows since the clubs are closed.
Small Cub, Beach Party, Festival or super club and why?
Dancing Festival because I love to enjoy music.
Last words?
To thank my friend Paul for having me for this interview, a hug to everyone from Spain!