Deorro

Erick Orrosquieta, known as Deorro, was born on August 30, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, to Mexican parents. He began his journey in music at a young age, starting his DJ career by performing at local events when he was 14. By the age of 17, Deorro was actively producing his own tracks, laying the groundwork for his future in electronic music. His early career also saw him operating under the alias TON!C, before he solidified his stage name as Deorro.

His breakthrough came in 2012 when DJ Chuckie requested him to remix his track “Make Some Noise,” which subsequently climbed into the top 50 on Beatport. This early success was followed by remixes for internationally recognized DJs such as Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke, and Gareth Emery. In 2013, Deorro released “Yee” on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings, a track that found success across several European charts including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The following year, 2014, marked significant milestones with the release of “Freak” featuring Steve Aoki and Diplo, and “Flashlight” with R3hab. His single “Five Hours” released in February 2014, became a major hit, charting in multiple countries and later earning certifications including Gold by the RIAA and 3x Platinum by Music Canada. He also announced a temporary break from DJing in 2014 to focus on music production and expanding his record label, Panda Funk.

Deorro continued his trajectory of success with high-profile collaborations and album releases. In March 2015, he released “Five More Hours” with Chris Brown, which reached top positions globally and achieved Platinum status in the RIAA and 3x Platinum in Music Canada. His 2016 track “Bailar,” featuring Elvis Crespo, further cemented his international appeal, securing certifications such as Gold by the RIAA and Diamond in SNEP. Deorro released his debut album, “Good Evening,” in 2017, featuring 26 tracks, and his second album, “ORRO,” in 2022. He has been recognized in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs, peaking at position 19 in 2014 and re-entering the list in 2018, 2019, and 2023.