LUPE FUENTES is a Miami-based DJ and producer whose sound moves between tech house, jazz-influenced electronics, Latin rhythms, disco warmth, and gospel soul. She founded IN THE LOOP Recordings in 2014, earned LA Weekly's Best Breakthrough DJ award, and holds a monthly residency on London's Rinse FM. Her music honours where house came from while pushing relentlessly toward where it's going.
Born in Cali, Colombia and raised in Madrid, Spain, LUPE FUENTES found her sound in the underground clubs of a city whose pulse runs all night. Latin percussion, tribal house, deep basslines — the Madrid scene gave her a musicological education that no conservatory offers. She launched her DJ career in 2010 and quickly drew the mentorship of house royalty: Grammy-winning Roger Sanchez, Junior Sanchez of Brobot Records, and the legendary DJ Todd Terry.
Her debut single "So High" landed on Brobot Records in 2014 — the same year she founded IN THE LOOP Recordings, a 100% independent LA-rooted imprint that would grow to 100+ releases featuring Kerri Chandler, Todd Terry, and a global roster of emerging voices. She collaborated with hip-hop icon Darryl McDaniels (DMC of Run-DMC) on "Get Down", and in 2023 relaunched IN THE LOOP 2.0 with a laser-focused dancefloor mandate, coinciding with the start of her monthly Rinse FM residency: Lupe Fuentes Presents: In The Loop.
Now rooted in Miami — a city that matches her cultural range and musical ambition — Lupe's sound is entering its most mature chapter: tech house's precision meeting the harmonic sophistication of jazz, the warmth of Latin rhythms, the communal spirit of gospel, and disco's irresistible groove. "Where the Underground Meets the Soul" is not a tagline. It is a description of what happens every time she plays.
| Born | Cali, Colombia |
| Based | Miami, FL |
| Genres | Tech House · Jazz · Latin · Disco · Gospel |
| Label | IN THE LOOP |
| Booking | mario@rawthenticmusic.com |
| 2010 | Launches DJ career rooted in Madrid's underground house scene |
| 2012 | Joins The Ex-Girlfriends pop group as lead singer |
| 2014 | Debut single "So High" on Brobot Records · First show at Exchange LA |
| 2014 | "Get Down" feat. Darryl McDaniels (DMC, Run-DMC) — cross-genre collab |
| 2014 | Founds IN THE LOOP Recordings — 100% independent imprint · LA |
| 2015 | LA Weekly Best Breakthrough DJ award |
| 2016–22 | IN THE LOOP grows to 100+ releases incl. Kerri Chandler & Todd Terry |
| 2023 | Relaunches IN THE LOOP 2.0 · "Vamo Pa La Brea" · "Yo Me Rio" (Nervous Records) |
| 2023 | Monthly Rinse FM residency begins: Lupe Fuentes Presents In The Loop |
| 2024 | "La Niña EP" on IN THE LOOP 2.0 · Relocates to Miami |
| 2025 | "House Is A Feeling" on KMS Records · "Okay" · "Love Stories" · "Surrender" |
| 2026 | Brand Identity System v1.0 · Tech House · Jazz · Latin · Disco · Gospel |
| Track | Year | Label | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Is A Feeling | 2024 | KMS Records | Spotify ↗ |
| Okay (feat. Leisan) | 2025 | IN THE LOOP 2.0 | Spotify ↗ |
| Love Stories | 2025 | IN THE LOOP 2.0 | Spotify ↗ |
| Surrender | 2025 | IN THE LOOP 2.0 | Spotify ↗ |
| La Niña EP | 2024 | IN THE LOOP 2.0 | Spotify ↗ |
| Yo Me Rio | 2023 | Nervous Records | Spotify ↗ |
| Vamo Pa La Brea | 2023 | IN THE LOOP | SoundCloud ↗ |
| Get Down (feat. DMC) | 2014 | IN THE LOOP | SoundCloud ↗ |
| So High | 2014 | Brobot Records | Spotify ↗ |
Founded 2014 · Relaunched 2023 as IN THE LOOP 2.0 · 100% Independent · Los Angeles / Miami · 100+ releases · Artists include Kerri Chandler, Todd Terry, Matteo Floris, Greco (NYC), Brikzow. Monthly residency on Rinse FM. Monthly pop-up events in Miami and Los Angeles.
LA Weekly — Best Breakthrough DJ — Award · "A relentless selector and an independent label force"
"From the streets of Madrid to the stages of Los Angeles, Lupe Fuentes is one of the most compelling DJs working today."
— Pulse Radio
"Her sets don't just move bodies — they tell a story. Every track is chosen with surgical precision and deep emotional intelligence."
— DJ Mag
"The dancefloor knows when someone belongs there. And Lupe Fuentes was born for it."
— The Hype Magazine
"Vamo Pa La Brea is the latest house heater from Lupe Fuentes."
— musicis4lovers
| Outlet | Feature | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LA Weekly | Award | Best Breakthrough DJ |
| Mixmag | The Lab LA | B2B w/ Jack Cousteau · Smirnoff Sound Collective |
| Vibe Magazine | Interview | "Lupe Fuentes Makes Us Feel 'So High'" |
| Pulse Radio | Feature | Artist/DJ profile |
| DJ Mag | Feature | DJ coverage |
| The Hype Magazine | 2× Interview | "Beauty & The Beats" · Industry Profile |
| Naluda Magazine | 2× Interview | DJ/Producer · Rinse FM residency feature |
| iEDM | Interview | "DIP" single · upcoming LP · Rinse FM |
| Rinse FM | Monthly Residency | Lupe Fuentes Presents: In The Loop — global broadcast |
| InsomniacTV | Live Stream Feature | Insomniac's live streaming platform |
| musicis4lovers | Release Feature | "Vamo Pa La Brea is the latest house heater" |
▶ Watch Live Set — youtu.be/KFogiM5DraQ
| Venue / Event | City | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange LA | Los Angeles, CA | Club | First major LA show — Feb 2014 |
| Sound Nightclub | Los Angeles, CA | Club | Residency appearances |
| Hollywood Palladium | Los Angeles, CA | Concert Hall | Large-format show |
| Academy LA | Los Angeles, CA | Club | Regular appearances |
| Night Trip (Insomniac) | Los Angeles, CA | Festival | w/ CID Music, Ferreck Dawn |
| Lightning in a Bottle | Bakersfield, CA | Festival | May 23, 2025 · w/ Four Tet, Khruangbin, Jamie xx |
| Kaoz Theory | Chinois Ibiza, Spain | Club | Aug 14, 2025 · w/ Kerri Chandler, KiNK, Cuartero |
| Mixmag The Lab LA | Los Angeles, CA | Broadcast | B2B w/ Jack Cousteau |
| IN THE LOOP Pop-Ups | Miami / LA | Label Night | Monthly since 2023 |
| Roger Sanchez | Grammy-winning DJ/Producer · Primary mentor |
| Junior Sanchez | Producer · Brobot Records founder · Mentor |
| DJ Todd Terry | House legend · Mentor · IN THE LOOP artist |
| Kerri Chandler | House icon · IN THE LOOP release |
| Darryl McDaniels (DMC) | Hip-hop legend · Co-wrote/released "Get Down" (2014) |
| Jack Cousteau | B2B partner · Mixmag Lab LA |
Abridged rider · Full stage plot + input list provided on confirmed booking · All specs negotiable for festival contexts · Contact: Lupe · info@lupefuentes.com
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CDJ / Players | 3× Pioneer CDJ-3000 · linked via LAN/Ethernet |
| Mixer | Pioneer DJM-A9 or DJM-V10 |
| Booth Monitors | 2× at ear level — ESSENTIAL |
| Power Strip | Visible surge-protected power strip at booth |
| Stage Riser | MANDATORY — Lupe is petite; minimum 12" riser |
| Optional | Pioneer RMX-1000 effects unit |
| USB Media | Artist provides own USB drives (2 copies) — FAT32 formatted |
| Soundcheck | 30 min minimum · engineer present · doors closed |
| Lighting | Basic DMX operator preferred · NO strobe without prior approval |
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Water | 6× bottles still water |
| Energy | 3× Celsius energy drinks |
| Recovery | 2× Pedialyte |
| Extras | 1× disposable camera · gum |
| Dressing Room | Private or semi-private · mirror · seating · good lighting |
| Towels | 2× clean towels |
| Wi-Fi | Backstage password |
| Guest List | Minimum 2 comps — confirm at booking |
| Parking | 2× passes minimum |
Booking / MgmtMario · mario@rawthenticmusic.com
Label / Pressinfo@lupefuentes.com
BasedMiami, FL · Available worldwide