This past Saturday, GORDO, formerly known as Carnage, dropped his exclusive Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1. The globally renowned DJ and producer has ushered in this new house alias with two performances at Coachella. Now, as one of the most sought-after artists in the tech house scene, his tour schedule is relentless. From Hï Ibiza, Green Valley, and Shalvata Tel Aviv to Lollapalooza, Fiction Canberra and Savaya Bali, GORDO is setting the scene on fire.
Known for his willingness to take risks and experiment with his style, GORDO has collaborated with industry heavyweights such as The Martinez Brothers, El Alfa, KAS:ST, Feid, and Drake showcasing his versatility as a producer. The Radio 1’s Essential Mix is a fiery and eclectic array of tech house hits and hidden gems. Hidden flairs of Latin, techno, house, and hip-hip showcase the passion and inspiration behind this new project.
Listen GORDO’s Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 HERE!
More about GORDO
Diamante Anthony Blackmon has already helped to define a global musical movement. But now he’s doing it again: GORDO is a new house music alias from the artist previously known as Carnage. His quest for this new sound has led to releases such as “KTM,” an instant Top 10 hit on the Beatport Main Chart, “TARAKA,” named after his own event series, the techno-infused speaker-rattling “Leaving Earth” with KAS:ST, the widely acclaimed “RIZZLA,” and house anthem “R U 4REAL.”
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His release “Hombres y Mujeres” alongside Colombian superstar FEID and recent Latin America tour sees GORDO’s return to his Hispanic roots. The Nicaraguan-American DJ/producer honors his heritage beyond giving back with beats though, as he’s fully committed to helping build schools and education centers in Nicaragua as well as his birth-country of Guatemala with the latest opening its doors in February 2023 in Guatemala’s Nuevo Eden.
Already having established his name among dance music enthusiasts, Diamanté solidified his name as GORDO as he broke ground with 6 production on Drake’s latest dance-infused album Honestly Nevermind, got crowned #1 producer on Billboard’s Hot 100 producers, and #1 Hispanic DJ by DJ Mag. From here it is all about making the music he wants to. No going back.
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