Hector Fonseca

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Hector Fonseca connects with the crowd instinctively. His unique fusion of funky rhythm, tribal sexiness and electronic edge attests that freshness of creative expression that never tires on the dance floor. Keeping his finger on the beating and sometimes erratic pulse of nightlife, he selectively puts out remixes under the watchful eyes of his mentors, while artfully turning it out with sets that tell stories full of whit and urbane chic. Slowly and strategically, he's stepping out from the shadows, masterfully landing in the limelight of a new era in NYC's fluid underworld.

IN THE BEGINNING...Fonseca roots only minutes from the outrageous nightlife scene Manhattan revolved around during the late 80s. At a time where creative freedom roamed as freely as club kids partying in subway stations, Fonseca watched from the sidelines, utilizing his observations by taking control of the musical reigns at every backyard party he went to. While sharpening his ear for the sound and toning his ability to blend beats, Fonseca idolized founding club legends David Morales, Frankie Knuckles and Danny Tenaglia for their innovative approach to a relatively unexplored genre of music. His first tape, which he mixed to ease his bored ears during long days at work as a model, ended up in the hands of legendary Tunnel promoter Mark Berkley. Hence began his quest to conquer the dance floor; hooked on dance music, he connected with the influential clique that reigned NYC nights, Fonseca passed the velvet rope from day to nightlife, never thinking twice to look back.

HIS REACH...Word of the talented DJ spread quickly. Soon, he could boast of residencies at most of NYC's legendary nightclubs, along with numerous national spots. With a list of performances that read like a who's who of NYC clubs, he attracted the attention of his mentor, Grammy Award-winning DJ/Producer/Remixer Peter Rauhofer. The owner of the highly successful underground dance track label Star69 Records. Rauhofer wanted to test if Fonseca's musical means extended beyond the turntables. The results: Numerous heavily played, high charting re-mixes followed for artists including Beyonce, Missy Elliot and Kelis.

In Summer of 2004, with just two years of producing music under his belt, Fonseca solidified his spot in dance music's Hall of Fame with his rendition of Jahkey B's "Heartattack" featuring Satta. Undeniably turning the underground track into a classic peak hour anthem, Fonseca pushed the song to number 8 on Billboard's Dance chart. His followup, Shelia Brody's "U Ain't that Good" soared past 8 to number 3, further impressing both his supporters as well as his critics. Numerous chart topping mixes have followed since.

Most recently, the musical Midas followed the path paved by Junior Vasquez and Peter Rauhofer by lending his golden touch to the runways for NYC's bi-annual fashion week. Victor Alfaro, Sarah James, Cynthia Rowley, Jill Stuart, Armani Exchange - onlookers couldn't help but bounce to his eclectic set as the models strut their stuff.

In 2007 Hector furthered his reach by being name "Hottest DJ" by Out Magazine and headlining numerous high profile events such as Carnival in Rio and various Pride celebrations around the world where thousands showed up and danced all night to his well received dj sets.

In addition to this, he also released his first mixed compilation "NY Club Anthems Vol. 2" on Star 69 records to rave reviews both by his peers and consumers. He launched a subsequent tour for the CD titled "NY Anthems Tour" which has made stops in cities like Toronto, Sao Paulo, Mexico City and Miami just to name a few.

THE FUTURE..."It's about pleasing the crowd while, at the same time, giving them something unique they can't find somewhere else. Nothing is more satisfying than giving it to a crowd and getting it right back; that's what I strive for." It's with this passion that Fonseca will continue to DJ, remix and produce music. Whatever the crowd and whether in a small trendy lounge or one of Manhattan's megaclubs - Fonseca raises the bar, keeping his competitors on their toes with his unprecedented vision and cutting edge sound. In a time when uncertainty plagues the nightlife industry, trends are changing and people are waiting to see where each intricate part will eventually find its home; as the dust settles, Hector Fonseca emerges as the man to watch.

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