What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

Being in a musical family, I was encouraged to learn drums as a kid. Discovering music production through my dad & electronic music through artists like Skrillex & Zedd shaped my influence towards the music I created.

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Mysterious. Euphoric. Hopeful.

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Zedd is a major influence on me today. His album Telos has a similar sound and energy to my music, and I aspire to create such timeless songwriting & innovative production like he does. Mesto, Madeon & Jay Eskar, amongst others, are also huge influences to my sound for similar reasons.

How do you approach writing or producing your music?

I usually begin with chords or vocals. It's a lot easier & enjoyable for me to collaborate than think of every idea myself, so it's great to be sent a vocal or idea. After I have some direction, it's usually easy for me to finish the track!

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

Being a perfectionist. Sometimes it takes me weeks to create a production idea that I think is 'good enough', so l scrap most of what I start instead of working on it more. Also, living in an environment where there's limited electronic music & culture around me feels demotivating at times.

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

It proves that doing what I love has paid off.
I've considered releasing content & music that matches current trends & even leaving music altogether, but sticking to doing what I love has proven most successful. I am in a very lucky position to say that thanks to JBL.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

I never could have imagined playing in Tokyo or Amsterdam, let alone Tomorrowland a few years ago, so my goal is to continue sharing my music worldwide & working with incredible artists to push innovation in electronic music. In 5 years, I want to reflect & be proud of my progress!

What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

I come from a very folk musical family, but it wasn't until I discovered electronic music that I felt truly inspired. That's when I decided to fully dedicate myself to it.

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Electronic Caribbean Sound

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Juan Luis Guerra for his musical richness and happyness in his sound, Coldplay for their love-infused sound, and Martin Garnix for the electronic beats that inspired me from a young age.

How do you approach writing or producing your music?

I strive to create music that moves emotions and brings something positive to society, whether it's through entertainment or love

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

Coming from a country (Venezuela) with such difficult circumstances and having to relocate, starting from scratch far from my family and everything I knew

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

It's definitely a dream come true, and it will most likely represent a turning point in my career. A before and after moment.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

In five years or less, I see myself headlining major festivals, collaborating with top artists, and pushing the boundaries of electronic music. But most importantly, I'll be working tirelessly, without losing faith.

What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

Music has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember. From banging on drums as a toddler to experimenting with piano and joining choir, I was always drawn to sound. I explored multiple instruments over the years-cello, piano, drums-but never felt fully aligned with reading sheet music or performing pieces exactly as written. I wanted to make music my own way, to create rather than replicate. My journey took a pivotal turn after a serious sports injury left me recovering from a broken femur. During that downtime, I discovered "Levels" by Avicii, and everything changed. His innovative sound ignited a passion for electronic music that I hadn’t felt before. I began immersing myself in EDM culture-watching live sets, learning about Dus, and experimenting with mixing on a DJ app on my mom’s old iPad. That curiosity evolved into creating mashups, which eventually led to remixes, and finally, original music production. From GarageBand to Logic Pro, what started as a form of escape quickly became my purpose.

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Creative. Eccentric. Dynamic.

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Three artists have had a profound impact on my journey: Avicii, Hardwell, and Martin Garrix. Avici was the catalyst. His melodies and the soul in his production showed me the power of music to move people-both physically and emotionally. Hardwell came next. I was drawn to his signature Big Room sound-tracks like "Spaceman" and "Apollo" shaped my early taste and influenced my approach to energy and sound design. His label, Revealed Recordings, and the tutorials and sample packs he shared became foundational tools in my development as a producer. Then came Martin Garrix. Martin’s fearlessness, authenticity, and ability to push creative boundaries continue to inspire me every day. Applying to the JBL x Martin Garrix Music Academy felt like a long shot-but that leap turned out to be a game-changing decision in my journey.

How do you approach writing or producing your music?

My creative process is fueled by inspiration-from a word, a sound, a mood, even a random idea. I try to stay open and curious. Once something clicks, Ijump into my studio and let the ideas flow freely. I usually start by getting a ton of raw ideas down, without wornying about structure or genre.

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

The biggest challenge has been staying true to myself through the highs and lows. I’ve been creating music for over a decade, constantly chasing the dream of turning this passion into a full-time career. There were moments when I doubted myself-when label rejections piled up, or when gigs didn’t come through-and I started trying to imitate others in hopes of "fitting in."

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

Surreal. Tomorrowland has always been the pinnacle for me-the ultimate celebration of dance music.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

I envision myself fully immersed in music-touring globally, releasing tracks that connect with people, and continuing to grow as both an artist and individual. My goal has always been to turn this passion into a lifestyle. If there's one thing Tomorrowland and the Academy has taught me, it's that dreams do come true. The next five years are going to be a wild ride-and I can't wait to see where the music takes me.

What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

I've always been a lonely person, I was a looking for a way to express myself and find my place in this world. I've tried different things and found my happiness with music production. Without any background in music theory, never played an instrument before and nobody around me who could help me. That's how I've started: just my computer, a DAW and Youtube as a teacher.

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Emotional, powerful and heartfelt

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Habstrakt (French bass music producer) is the reason why I've started. I remember, I was in the train, listening to some random music on Soundcloud. Sundently, I took a slap in my face with one of his remix. It sounded so weird and amazing at the same time. I had to listen to the song few times to understand everything. From this moment, I knew I wanted to have the same impact on people with my music.

How do you approach writing or producing your music?

First, I want my music to be understadable. So l make sure a build my songs around something quickly recognizable. That's why I mainly use a piano to find my melodies. I try to connect to the emotion I wanna share. I want my music to be listen to when you look at the sky. So if I love a melody in this context, it's good to go. Once I have a clear vison for a song, I add my signature sounds and build the structure.

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

Making music is very personal, but in my case, I wanna use it as a way to exist in this world, to connect with people. The main challenge for me is to convert my feelings, my message into something understadable by others.

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

It's unreal! The journey with JBL is very surprising, I'm so lucky and grateful.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

I see myself as an ambasador for the new generation of music producers. I see so many people tring to start making music, just for fun or express themselves, like I do. They find many issues, everything is complicated :
DAWs, music theory, sound design, mix and matering, etc. In the end, we just wanna make music and have an impact on people. Focusing on technical things is such a chame for creators, that's why they quit easily. I'm very active online to simplify as possible the music production process. I wanna keep focusing on that and be the reference for any new producer who wants to create a music project.

What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

I actually started by doing remakes of tracks on YouTube just trying to figure out how my favorite songs were made. Back then, I was a huge fan of Avicii and Martin Garrix. They sparked something in me that emotional rush music can bring. That's what pulled me in. Over time, I moved from recreating to creating, and that's when the real journey began

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Melodic. Emotional. Dynamic.

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Today, I'm mostly inspired by artists like San Holo, Pluko, and Daniel Allan. I love how they blend electronic music with raw emotion and organic textures. They've shown me that you can be vulnerable through sound, and that electronic music doesn't have to be cold or formulaic, it can be deeply human.

How do you approach writing or producing your music?

It usually starts with a feeling something I'm going through or reflecting on. Sometimes it's just a simple chord progression or a sound that triggers a memory. From there, I build around that core emotion. I try not to overthink it, I let it flow and evolve naturally. It's all about capturing that moment and turning it into something real.

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

Opening for San Holo was definitely the biggest challenge I've faced so far. It was surreal he's one of my biggest inspirations, so just being on that stage felt unreal. But it was also super intimidating because I knew the crowd didn't know me or my music. I had to find a way to introduce my world to them, live, in real time. It was stressful, but once l felt that connection building during the set that moment where they got it, it became one of the most incredible experiences of my life.

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

It's such an honor. Being on this stage is a big milestone, it's proof that the music is connecting. It's also super humbling because I know how many insanely talented artists are out there. For me, this is a chance to share something personal with people who are open to feeling it. That means everything.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

I'd love to be touring regularly, collaborating with artists I admire, and maybe working on a full-length album that tells a bigger story. I also want to keep pushing the boundaries of what electronic music can be - not just sonically, but emotionally too. In five years, I hope to still be creating from a place of honesty, and connecting with even more people through music.

What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

I started DJing when I was 10 years old. I fell in love with dance music when I heard the Martin Garrix song 'Proxy' on the radio. From then on I became inspired to start DJing and making music, it then all started to snowball over the years to start finding my own sound.

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Euphoric, Story, Journey

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Martin garrix was the reason i got into music in the first place so i have to put him at the top. I would also say that Fred Again has inspired me for the storytelling side of my music.

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

The hardest part has been finding my own sound. It's taken a lot of time and frustration but eventually it all has taken its place and I finally think I understand what I want to be as an artist.

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

It is an absolute dream for me to be playing at the JBL Fortune stage at Tomorrowland this year, as I have been watching Tomorrowland since I was very young and it was always a dream to have the chance to play there.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

I see myself developing my sound and myself as a person and I hope that I will be able to connect with people as best I can through my music. My aim is just to make as much music as I can and take people places they haven't been before.

What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

At 14, I wanted to start a band but couldn't find bandmates. Discovering Garageband on an iPad changed everything, I could create music on my own. That freedom hooked me, and I've been obsessed ever since.

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Groovy, unforgiving, timeless.

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Skrillex. He showed me you can make wild, genre-defying music on a laptop. Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites blew my mind. His genre fluidity and individuality gave me the confidence to explore my own unique path.

How do you approach writing or producing your music?

I ask myself, "What would Skrillex do?" I collect references from Spotify, Soundcloud, even TikTok, anything that catches my ear. When I’m stuck or starting fresh, I pull inspiration from that vault and build from there.

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

Branding and marketing. I'm deep in refining my sound and production, but communicating that identity outward is still a work in progress. I know it'll come with time and intention.

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

It's surreal. To represent Singapore and the Philippines on a stage like this feels like everything I've worked for is paying off. I'm honored and ready to make it count.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

I see myself representing both Singapore and the Philippines on a bigger scale. With enough time and dedication, I believe I'll have mastered my craft, and I'm excited to see who I'll become.

What inspired you to start making music, and how did your journey begin?

It started through a school assignment back in 2015 if I remember correctly. Prior to that I had no interest in music but the teacher said that I showed potential for a beginner and urged me to continue with music production. From there I just kept going and I quickly realized that I loved it.

How would you describe your music style in three words?

Unique - Aggressive - Mesmerizing

Who are your biggest musical influences, and why?

Deadmaus is known for his amazing sound design as well as his brutal honesty, which is a breath of fresh air, especially in the music industry. Also Verzache, because he was my first introduction to the indie alternative scene. His music always resonated with me on an emotional level.

How do you approach writing or producing your music?

I've always enjoyed going with the flow when making music for as long as I can remember. The theoretical aspect of it never interested me much, thus spending a lot of time trying to figure out a unique melody, but that is what makes it so much fun.

What has been the most challenging part of your music career so far?

Being an artist or a creative in general, there's no direct path to pursue and because of that, anything could happen at any time. Having the motivation to keep going despite not knowing if this was going to pay off, has been the most challenging part of my career so far.

How does it feel to be performing on the JBL Fortune stage? What does this opportunity mean to you?

I'm eternally grateful for this opportunity. To be able to go from bedroom djing to performing at the JBL Fontune stage at Tomorrowland in under 3 years is something that I didn't think was possible. I am just so ecstatic that my talent/music has been recognized on an international level.

Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?

I can see myself as one of the top 20 EDM artists in Sweden, among the top 100 DJ:s in the world and with my own record label in full effect. However besides all that, I can also see myself being an inspiration to upcoming artists.