Mauricio Hernández stands out as an exceptionally versatile and gifted DJ and music producer in Chile. His remarkable adaptability to diverse musical genres and ability to craft distinctive and captivating sets have earned him the opportunity to perform at some of the country's most prominent clubs and events since his emergence in 2014.
With tracks published on some of the most important labels in the world Mauricio has gained recognition from his fans and the Chilean music community for his tracks that have been released on renowned labels including Future House Music (ranked #4 in the global Future House labels ranking), Wildfire Records, Armada Music, Strange Fruits, Zero Cool, Sirup Music, Loadkult, and more.
His career gained an international boost in 2016 when his song "Summer Vibes" went viral in Germany for two months, ranking in the top 50 and accumulating nearly 3 million streams on Spotify.
In 2019, Mauricio was selected by a globally renowned music producer, MOTi (co-creator of the worldwide sensation "BOOM" (with Major Lazer), to engage in a collaborative project. This project received immediate backing from eminent DJs like Hardwell, R3HAB and Lucas & Steve. Furthermore, the said song attained recognition by getting featured on Tomorrowland's official playlist - "One World Radio" for a period of 4 months in 2020. The song was also published on their official website as well as other social media networks.
Some of his tracks have reached the #1 spot on the Chilean radio charts for the "Mejores Canciones Dance Tocadas en Radios Chilenas" and also on radio Marbella Spain with "Confessions," which was released by Swiss label Sirup Music owned by the music producer EDX, a Grammy-nominated artist in 2019. Additionally, his other tracks have secured top #10 positions on the Chilean radio charts.
His works, including; "Confessions", "End Up", "Nobody Else", "Find My Way", and "In Your Mind", hold a prominent position in the repertoire frequently broadcasted on one of the widely recognized FM radio stations in Chile, namely Carolina FM. Present at EDC México 2022, Creamfields 2022 on the main stage and Creamfields 2023 as a guest on radio carolina fm on its stage.
Best of 2023
1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.
Mauricio Hernández: I love the sound of Drove and Citadelle from STMPD Records, a perfect mix between Deep and melodic house.
1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?
Mauricio Hernández: I like all my tracks from 2023, but in particular "In Your Mind", something faster at 128 bpm, with touches of slap house, released by Sirup Music.
2) Best Artist of 2023(DJ & producer). Tell us why you believe he/she is the best, the factors that have influence you to choose this particular artist. What you appreciate the most from that artist.
Mauricio Hernández: I have been greatly influenced in the last two years by MK, Sonny Fodera, and the entire Uk sound, among other artists.
3-a) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2023. For what reasons you chose this particular remix, i.e. production proficiency, technical reasons creativity and imagination of the remixer :
Mauricio Hernández: I loved the remix Flume - on Top from Tony Romera, great vibe, fresh.
3-b) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced of 2023! Why you believe that this is your best remix? share with us the technical challenges or special issues you had during the production of it.
Mauricio Hernández: I have some remixes that I haven't released yet so far in 2023, it's always a challenge, but when you get a great result different from the original track it's very comforting and fresh for people.
3-c) Best Remixer(s) of 2023 with short comment, for what reason u believe he/she is the best remixer? Technical professionalism and technological proficiency? the elements that stand out in it.
Mauricio Hernández: There are many for my taste. But I could name Brave from Uk, I love their house vibe, and Uk sounds, their remixes work perfect on the dance floor.
4) Best New Talent of 2023 (DJ or producer), for what reasons you choose this particular artist? Do you know him/her personally?
Mauricio Hernández: Citadelle, sicks tracks!
5-a) Best electronic dance music album of 2023. Tell us the criteria behind the choice of this particular album and maybe highlight for the readers the best tracks from the album :
Mauricio Hernández: Skrillex, Quest for Fire. Dope Album!
5-b) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2023. Please explain the criteria behind this choice? is the quality and proficiency of the mixing process, imagination/creativity in the choice of the track listing :
Mauricio Hernández: This year I listened a lot to "KREAM Liquid Lab's compilations", I feel like they have also influenced me with the new music I'm preparing.
5-c) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2023. The criteria you applied to do this particular choice?
Mauricio Hernández: I could name a lot, but I love the graphic line of the Selected label.
6) Best electronic dance music label of 2023. Please explain the reason behind your choice? what you particularly like or appreciate about this particular label?quality of tracks, great rooster of artists, personal connection?:
Mauricio Hernández: I could name a lot, but I love Selected, Sirup Music, STMPD, and many more. They always surprise with fresh and innovative things.
7) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.
Mauricio Hernández: Well, I'm a fan of Ableton Live, I use Avenger a lot, it's a great vst, easy to use and with solid sounds, I could say the same about the new Nexus 3 too.
8-a) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2023. Where and when did you perform there? any funny incidents happened during particular performance; great crowd reactions. If there is video or sound recording please provide the link.
Mauricio Hernández: Wow! I have had many. but I think being part of the TIESTO concert in Chile in February 2023 was epic! I was in charge of the post show, around 5 thousand people stayed and the dance floor was on fire for 2:30 hours.
8-b) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:
Mauricio Hernández: It was incredible to see Deadmau5 this year in Chile, I had already seen him at EDC Mexico when I was there in 2022, that time it was on the Main Stage, but when he was in Chile it was something more intimate, a concert at the Movistar Arena.
9) Best technical tips/production skills that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Mauricio Hernández: Know what music you have, in which folders to find it, keep your set up updated, pendrives, software (Serato, Rekordbox etc) and your laptop too. Good quality accessories is always good.
10) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:
Mauricio Hernández: If you're going to do something, do it well! It was something my father told me when I started in music, I always remember that and it motivates me to stay focused.
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Mauricio Hernández: I am preparing many releases that come from January 2024, a lot of music and also some gigs, being able to perform at various festivals is always the goal, thus showing my music, and above all connecting with people.
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2024.
Mauricio Hernández: Good vibes for everyone, music can do everything!
Thanks so much to Sirup Music for organizing this great interview.
Thanks Mauricio for his detailed answers
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