- Xavier De Enciso WMC 2010 Promo Artwork
Xavier De Enciso WMC 2010 Promo
Xavier De Enciso on May 26, 2010 02:20 - Xavier De Enciso_Soul Searching Mix Artwork
Xavier De Enciso_Soul Searching Mix
Xavier De Enciso on September 19, 2009 02:30
About
Xavier has been part of the Los Angeles underground dance music scene since 1991. Most of his DJ adventures have taken place in warehouses, alleys, empty parking lots, desserts, forests, abandoned buildings and in massive venues like Clubs, Sports Arenas and Convention Centers.
As a DJ, Xavier is part of the second wave of DJs that emerged in LA's famed underground. Hes performed along side his respected counterparts; Joey Beltram, John Aquaviva, Kevin Saunderson, Frankie Bones, Doc Martin, Ron D Core, DJ IZ, Micro, DJ Dan, Barry Weaver, Sandra Collins, Christopher Lawrence, Steve Loria, Donald Gluade, Thee-o, Jamie Thinness, DJ Hyperactive, Wally Callerio, Jeno, Garth, Julius Papp, Westbam, LTJ Bukem, David Alvarado, Juan Atkins, Mikael Stavostrand, Drumcell, Raiz, Big Bully, John Tejada, DJ DEX, Santiago Salazar, Esteban Adame, Kris Wadsworth, Keoki, and Vapour Space, just to name a few.
With over 20 years of DJ experience Xavier's musical style ranges from acid to deep dub techno while maintaining that underground sound that has characterized his sets. Known for his programming and seamless mixing skills he’s been fortunate to take his sound to other cities around the U.S and abroad from SF to Miami, Vancouver CA, London UK, Guadalajara MX, and points in between.
As a promoter Xavier has produced some of L.A.'s early infamous raves. Like; Ravecycle '92, the Opium parties, from '94-'98. Weeble World, '96,'97. He's also produced underground house music events under "Citrusoul" with top DJs grazing the decks from '98-'00.
In 2004 he redirected his focus to university life and earned his BA '06 in Chicana/o Studies at Cal Sate University Northridge. He continued his academic track and since contributed to L.A.s underground scene by writing his Masters thesis in 2009 on Los Angeles rave DJ culture of the 1990s from a Chicano perspective. He is currently an instructor at East Los Angeles College.
Moreover, in 2009 Xavier came out of his self imposed academic hiatus and is the architect of LOVEFIX, a collective hosting underground events. LOVEFIX's primary focus is the vibe, DJ, and sound.
With a passion for academia and underground nightlife he’s been invited to speak at conferences bringing forth LA’s unique underground dance culture and contributing to Droid Behavior’s D-Node podcast series by interviewing David Alvarado for his DJ set.
Xavier is currently working on his own music production under the alias's Código, Spanish word for “Code” and Ponyboy. In addition he's collaborating with other LA artists and is set to release music later in 2012 under the LOVEFIX imprint.
Handling various projects he is also in the production phase of a documentary on L.A.s infamous early rave culture.
(If you like what you hear please leave a comment. Booking info at www.facebook.com/XavierDeEnciso.LA)
