When it comes to writing about a DJ’s career, like it is customary in presentations like this, it is usual to compose a linear and very cohesive narrative. Where one thing leads to another and, at the end, everything makes perfect sense, fitting perfectly and taking to the culminating point, which is usually the current one. But such congruent artificialities are hard to be applied to the cases like Ney Faustini’s, whose trajectory spreads itself throughout the most varied forms of electronic music and counts numerous participations in crucial moments of its history, nationally or globally.

This paulistano (São Paulo native) started his path into the world of music through a overwhelming passion for Drum & Bass. His dedication was total since 1999, takin part in the inception of the very first website exclusively dedicated to the genre in the country: www.drumbass.com.br. But it was mainly handling the turntables that Ney began to stand out among a crescent harvest of new talents that blossomed to the sound of Marky at the decks of Lov.e Club’s Vibe nights, with whom he’d soon be sharing the same legendary booth. And it was during this golden age of Brasilian Drum & Bass that Ney built up his reputation as a skilled DJ, owner of an unique technique and careful in his selection, what garnered him some residencies and invitations to nearly every event and club that has become a reference to the genre, such as Parada da AME, D-Edge, Jive, Susi In Transe, FFWD, Revolt (Cocoliche - Buenos Aires), as well as guest appearances at legandary clubs that were cornersotones in the foundation of our scene, among them Overnight and Sarajevo in São Paulo and Casa da Matriz in Rio, sharing the spotlight with some of the most renowned DJs and producers of the international circuit.

However, the passion for music itself is always expressed in the most varied and intense ways in untamed souls, those who do not tolerate restrictions or even attach themselves to labels, trends or styles. This is also Ney Faustini’s case, which is proved at the moment when we listen carefully to each one of his House sets – yet another passion of this devout stylistic pantheist – where he shows off his best qualities as a DJ. Gliding with elegance across the whole spectrum, going from the soulful euphoria to some heavier grooves through sophisticated repertoires of irresistible dancing appeal. Abilities that could be witnessed by the public from places of undeniably high demands in musical quality, parties that have been a solid reference in the restricted calendar of House Music in São Paulo, bastions of the genre like In The House at Pacha and Friends On The Decks at Clash Club.

Therefore, to say that Ney is an eclectic DJ would be simplifying something that is an essential part of his own artistic identity. Hiding the very best thing he has to offer and makes him stand out from the rest. And exactly in this so diversified aspect of his approach resides the singular talent that makes him what he is: a music creator, above all, and not merely a trend seeker. Because of this we don’t have much choice but to check out any of his sets, enjoy it and, inevitably, dance our socks off.