The answer to the question of what came first, the chicken or the egg, we say Alejandro Guillén aka Baiuca came first. He is leading the way when it comes to revamping the folklore of his native Galicia and bringing it back from the margins of mainstream culture.

Which is why we can say with confidence that Baiuca planted the seed that has inspired a generation of artists to revisit the different musical traditions of our country. Such innovative insight and tireless energy have put him at the forefront of the Spanish scene, and he currently stands out as one of the most promising producers of our country. 

In mid-2021, Baiuca released his latest album, Embruxo (Raso Estudio), which demonstrates his evolution as a producer. In it, we see how has gone from fusing electronic music and Galician folklore, as we saw in his previous LP, Solpor (Raso Estudio, 2018), to uncovering new rhythms from the very roots, and what better place to discover this than at Paraíso 2022.

Bradley Zero has carved out a unique space for himself on the UK scene. He runs Rhythm Section, currently one of the most exciting and respected record labels, with which he is energising club culture in London and taking it out to listeners all across the world on his eponymous radio show on NTS Radio. 

In addition, Bradley’s strong commitment to the scene means he gets involved in any project designed to make electronic music visible and popular. One of them is his more important projects is Boiler Room, a platform he hosted and helped shape into the institution it is today.

At the heart of it all is an infectious love of music, a vocation for discovery and a need to share. This exquisite selector is ready to give his best next June at Paraíso 2022.

With due regard but quite undaunted, Chico Blanco takes electronica to urban and urban back to electronica. And sure, he still wants to ‘dance under the disco lights’, as he sang in his first EP, Life After House (2019), and so do we – with him.

More EPs and singles have followed since then, which are all testimony to his vast musical culture, well beyond his years. Lyrics that carry us back to our teenage years and youth. Beats throbbing all around. Catchy? Addictive? Obsessive? Yes, yes, and yes.

The time has come to see one of Spain’s most promising names perform live, viewed by many as the missing link between the house scene and urban music, and what better place for it than at Paraíso 2022

Kamma & Masalo worship the same god – dance – in the same temple – the booth. These two amazingly talented DJs epitomise the celebration of electronic music, there are a divine union descended to earth with the clear hedonistic objective of making us dance.

Their sets stand out for their brilliant selection of disco, funk and groove gems. However, if there is one thing that characterises this duo made in heaven, it is their contagious happiness which they spread on dancefloors around the world. 

Their unique take on dance music has inspired a new generation of listeners and rocked club culture. Both together and separately, they are the tip of an iceberg that flows forever green, sharing their talent with the world, the Dutch scene.

But watch out, this iceberg is on fire. 

Rusowsky’s story is one of success after success. With just over ten released singles and a string of collaborations, his particular approach to music is already finding a spot on the national scene, and with good reason: several of his tracks have had millions of hits and in 2020 C. Tangana asked him to produce his track “Bien:(“.

He has been pigeonholed in the genre of bedroom pop, but Rusowsky is uncomfortable with categorisations. Indeed, the only thing lighting up this young producer’s path is the lodestar of his own personal universe.

His live gig next June, featuring some of his most regular collaborators, will mark a turning point in this artist’s career. It will be one of those concerts that people will still be talking about long after it’s over.

Make way for the artist of the year, of the future and of the present. It’s not just us saying so, it’s also prestigious media such as the BBC, NME, Mixmag, Billboard and DJ Mag. And they’re not wrong, for the talent of this hatching chrysalis seems to know no bounds.

TSHA is a diamond that burst onto the London scene and is enchanting half the world. Every one of her tracks is a winner and there’s no arguing with that. Her exquisite ability to mix sounds from a vast catalogue of musical styles with exhilarating beats, melodies, groove and emotion, speak of her talent as a DJ and producer.

Try as we might, there are no adjectives to describe the energy and light that TSHA radiates when she is in the booth. See for yourselves next June at Paraíso 2022.

Since 1993, Kruder & Dorfmeister have been nurturing the legend. In their search for a universal language of dance music, this Austrian duo found the rhythm that would make them go down in history as the undisputed kings of downtempo electronica. 

Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister have delighted audiences around the world with stellar remixes that have earned them one of the most respected names in the electronic community. Proof of this are their DJ Kicks and K&D LP sets, two of the most acclaimed downtempo compilations of all time. 

Their live shows contain epic landscapes, soft melodies, downbeat sounds and elements of hip hop, dub and new wave. Join us next June on a memorable journey, a unique opportunity to see their new audiovisual project, a tech-show that will have you feeling the music through all your senses. A privilege you don’t have every day.

Princess Nokia has plenty to say. Unpretentiously, she fills the void with her distinctive, raw and real honesty. Since the beginning of 2014, this MC, composer, actress and activist has been forging a discourse of social justice—and she is succeeding.

After sharing her first self-published songs with the world, Princess Nokia caught the attention of the media with 1992 Deluxe (Rough Trade, 2017), a delightful work where she ventured to speak freely about female, multiracial, queer and transgender empowerment. Her singles “Sugar Honey Iced Tea (S.H.I.T)” and “Balenciaga” have been a prelude to her new two records: the optimist Everything Is Beautiful and the cheeky Everything Sucks.  

All indications are that in 2020 she’ll once again ignite the stages wherever she goes. Her energy is out of the ordinary: nothing can thwart this Harlem native. Her explosive scenic charisma permeates everything. Bold, vindictive, shy, defiant… Princess Nokia’s faces are infinite. It’s a must-see.

Have you noticed the flow going on lately in the Olympics of electronica? So have we. And all the leads have taken us to the same place: since Kaytranada released his new album, BUBBA, the musician has confirmed his deserved spot among the leading contemporary electronic producers.

Making masterful use of typical elements from hip hop, r&b, disco and house music, he’s developed an extraordinary sound palette that opens the doors to a world of velvety rhythms, those that made him famous when he dropped his reinterpretation of Janet Jackson’s “If”.

This sound cosmos has been the main attraction for stars like Pharrell Williams, Anderson Paak and Kali Uchis to sign collaborations with him. Kaytranada is one of the most creative producers today and an inflammable soul performing live, so be prepared to dance to the beats of the future: Kaytranada returns to Madrid to present his new work at Paraíso.

John Gómez is one of the most exciting talents of the London scene. Madrid-born and based in the British capital, he has an excellent knack for blasting the dancefloor. No wonder he’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

For years, he has proven to have an unparalleled nose for discovering unheard of treasures of sound. Proof of this is his compilation Outro Tempo: Electronic and Contemporary Music from Brazil, 1978-1992 released in 2017 on Music From Memory, hailed by many specialized media as one of that year’s best.

Not only is John an explorer of dance music, he’s also a versatile DJ and a virtuoso of the decks. His collection contains authentic gems that take you on a journey to the depths of disco, afro and house, where unprecedented sounds await your ears, ones you’ll want to hear again and again.