Gerard Jones presents The Hit List 59 on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music radio station, DJ agency, promoter and music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
Gerard is a DJ from Florida, USA, with an aptitude for production and a strong commitment to electronic music. His work centres on House music, and his performances have reached audiences in a range of settings.
Gerard began as part of DeviceRATT with F.L.I. Records, where his interest in electronic music developed into a deep admiration for the genre. This period helped him establish his direction as a DJ, presenting beats and sounds to underground audiences.
He performed across South Florida’s underground scene, including at Treehouse and Nocturnal. Positive reviews, sold-out shows and a growing fan base followed these appearances.
In 2014, Gerard released his debut with Aerotek Records, establishing a place for himself in electronic music. Further releases with labels including Pure Pitch and LTHM strengthened his profile within the scene.
Gerard also found success outside the United States, securing residencies at venues across East Asia. His sets brought the same energy to audiences there that he had developed in his native country.
After building a substantial following and becoming a familiar name at venues, Gerard became an established figure on China’s music scene. When the pandemic struck, he could not continue that path in the Far East and returned to America after his success in the region.
Since returning to the States, Gerard has wield his craft and played for audiences. His growing fan base and international reach have secured his place within the electronic music scene.
Guest DJ Eddie Lopez (first hour)
This week's first guest DJ is Eddie Lopez, back in 1994 Eddie was introduced to the world of electronic music. Being part of the scene has given him the knowledge and adaptability to many different genres ranging from deep house to techno.
However, the heart-pounding tribal beat of the drums along with the Latin sounds is what could best describe his musical preference. In a recent interview, he was asked what inspires him on stage.
“Looking at the happiness and joy on people's faces and feeling their vibe is what makes it come all together. I am here to share a special moment with the crowd and try to bring everyone together.”
In 2019 Eddie founded Despojo Music, his first record label and it has been receiving a lot of support from big online music stores such as Beatport and Brasbeat. He has remained active in the DJ world playing at festivals and clubs but his main focus nowadays is in music production.
“I want to take this time to give a special thanks to everyone that has been by my side on this journey (you know who you are) as well as my followers who are my motivation to continue to work harder and become better.”
Guest DJ Parrado (second hour)
This week's second guest DJ is Parrado, Parrado's real name is Peter Parrado a DJ and producer from Miami, Florida in the United States. He has always had a passion for music since a young age.
Fast Forward to the age of 25 and he started to learn the art of Djing from a very close friend and his passion for music was arisen. After a couple of years of practice and highlighting his skills he got the opportunity to play at his first club appearance during the winter music conference at Electric Pickle.
As the years went by he played at multiple venues such as Crobar, Nikki Beach, Villa 221, Don’t Sit On The Furniture, and many others. Now his passion for music has led him to production where he has released 2 tracks on Despojo music.
This label as mentioned above is a new House Label in Miami, U.S.A. He is currently working on some other projects but rest assured that this is just the beginning, and you should expect some fresh releases this coming year.
Gerard’s The Hit List 59 with Eddie Lopez and Peter Parrado opens with Dennis Cruz’s Five on MUSE, setting out a firm Tech House foundation. Dave Crane’s Inaki Santos Mix of Blade Running brings House Music from Plastik Philosophy before Rafa Barrios’s Melifluo returns to the Tech House focus on Tronic.
DJ Wady and Rio Dela Duna’s Brisk on HOUSETRIBE RECORDINGS follows the Paco Maroto and Inaki Santos remix of Bonjour Les Amis. Da Kool vs David Herrero’s Meet Her At The Loveparade and Manybeat’s Hijos de La Guerra lead into Jose Ponce’s Montes de Maria on White Minds Records and DJ Lugo and Richie Markz’s Colibri on Insert Coin.
Roger Sanchez’s Alma Rojoa with Oba Frank Lords and Dirty Jones, Fer Delgado and Emmanuel DS’s La Fiesta make way for Manybeat’s DJ Lucerox Remix of Se Prendio on Xumba Recordings, a touch of Funky House. Denis Cruz and Luliano Mambo’s La Moreria on Lemon-aid Music restores the Tech House pressure, while Manybeat’s El Merengue on Powerbeat introduces Afro House.
ALX’s Fallen and Pablo Fierro’s Kenari provide a brief change of pace before Chus & Ceballos’s Technasia Remix of All I Want arrives on Defected. Denis Cruz’s Samu.l Remix of Feeling High, released through Suruba X, then brings the programme back towards its central club rhythm.
Tube & Burger’s Talking All Crazy on MUSE is followed by Moreno Penzzolato and Octavia’s U Want Me on Paul’s Boutique. Max Chapman’s Alpha from Hottrax, Solardo’s Be Somebody on Ultra and Claptone and Blaenavon’s Juliet Sikora Remix of Alone on Different keep the later section direct and dancefloor-minded.
Claude VanStroke’s Billy Kenny Remix of Barrump on DIRTYBIRD gives way to Andrea Loche and Corrado Zonnedda’s Creme D’Cocoa on D-ROM, returning to House Music in the closing stretch. Harry Romero’s Afro Horn on Rebellion and Baardman’s Pursuit on Baikonur Recordings bring the set to a focused finish.
The Hit List episode 59
Eddie Lopez (first hour)
Dennis Cruz - Five
Dave Crane - Blade Running (Inaki Santos Mix)
DJ Wady - We’ve Come (Original Mix)
Rafa Barrios - Melifluo (Original Mix)
Paco Maroto, Inaki Santos - Bonjour Les Amis (Santiago Morenod Remix)
DJ Wady & Rio Dela Duna - Brisk (Original Mix)
Da Kool vs David Herrero - Meet Her At The Loveparade (Ruben Garvi & Jorge Zar Classic Vision)
Manybeat - Hijos de La Guerra (Without Balafon Mix)
Jose Ponce - Montes de Maria (Alex Denne & Lui Maldonado Remix)
DJ Lugo, Richie Markz - Colibri (Beleir & Ribass Remix)
Roger Sanchez - Alma Rojoa Feat. Oba Frank Lords (Dub Mix)
Dirty Jones, Fer Delgado, Emmanuel DS - La Fiesta (Original Mix)
Manybeat - Se Prendio (DJ Lucerox Remix)
Denis Cruz & Luliano Mambo - La Moreria (Original Mix)
Manybeat - El Merengue (Original Mix)
Peter Parrado (second hour)
ALX - Fallen
Pablo Fierro - Kenari
Chus & Ceballos - All I Want (Technasia Remix)
Denis Cruz - Feeling High (Samu.l Remix)
Tube & Burger - Talking All Crazy (Original Mix)
Moreno Penzzolato & Octavia - U Want Me (Original Mix)
Max Chapman - Alpha
Solardo - Be Somebody (Extended Mix)
Claptone & Blaenavon - Alone (Juliet Sikora Remix)
Claude VanStroke - Barrump (Billy Kenny Remix)
Andrea Loche, Corrado Zonnedda - Creme D’Cocoa
Harry Romero - Afro Horn
Baardman - Pursuit
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