VATO GONZALEZ.

Breaking through in 2011 with “BadmanRiddim” in the top 10 of the UK main chart, Vato Gonzalez has been around ever since, with a streak of radio and club hits accumulating millions of streams worldwide. His unique sound in house music incorporates elements from deep, future, fidget, UK, and bass house.

Balancing on the thin line between underground and main stage, he has been supported by leading DJMAG top 100 artists as well as underground innovators alike. Vato has been commended by the founding father of house music, Chip E., for his groove. On BBC Radio 1, he has received praise from MistaJam for his unique sound and from legendary DJ Pete Tong for his perspective.

His signature ‘riddims’ enjoy broad radio support on BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM, 1Xtra, and Rinse FM, leading to more than 2,000 gigs worldwide in the last decade. These gigs range from several editions of Tomorrowland to tours across Europe, the US, and Asia. His unparalleled energetic stage performance, combined with a highly technical and adaptable style of mixing, makes him a welcome guest at any time slot, knowing how to balance perfectly between the new and the known.

In 2007, he launched ‘Dirty House’ as a series of mixtapes, amassing upwards of 15 million streams. Soon, he expanded the brand with a monthly podcast that is currently syndicated across several radio stations, a respected record label among fellow artists, and a series of sold-out club nights and festival areas across Europe.

Vato is a unique and outspoken character in a world full of pre-fab artists. He’s as passionate about music and the business behind it as he is witty and humorous about it all. His energetic personality and open-hearted nature on and off stage have garnered him a loyal following that appears wherever he performs.