JOSE PADILLA

Press Kit 2018 www.josepadilla.com www.encantamusica.com/musicservices The Godfather of Chill out

José Padilla is a Spanish DJ well known worldwide for giving popularity to the Balearic sounds, the electronic chill out ambient music. The hugely influential DJ soundtracked the 1990s with his sunset sets at the Café Del Mar, playing a selection of widescreen electronica, dubbed out ambient and the likes of Penguin Café Orchestra to signal the end of one sun- drenched day and the start of another hedonistic Ibiza night. He changed things forever.

His work as a DJ in the Café del Mar bar on the famous island of Ibiza includes the selling of six million copies of the game-changing Café del Mar Volumes 1–6, the release of two albums and remixes of countless tracks. José Padilla´s musical choices and DJ style are still influencing and inspiring everyone from Madonna to Bestival’s Rob Da Bank to underground DJ heroes like Harvey and Andrew Weatherall.

José Padilla, first arrived on the White Island in 1975 and has been DJling ever since. His sunset sets have become legendary and an essential part of the Ibiza experience. His mix tapes evolved into the much-loved Café del Mar compilation albums, conceived and compiled by him. With the ‘Café del Mar’ series he became worldwide known as the spiritual father of Chill-out.

Jose was nominated for the Latin Grammys in the ‘Best instrumental’ category and Billboard magazine commented ‘Spaniard José Padilla… has shaped a legend across much of the world as a maestro of chill-out/ ambient music.’ In 2013 he has released two remixes for Norah Jones in Blue Note Records, Say Goodbye and Travelin´On. Six million copies were sold of the game-changing Café del Mar Vol 1–6

Padilla sold six million copies of the game-changing Café del Mar Vol 1–6, released two albums, remixed countless tracks and been introduced to youngsters conceived while their parents listened to one of his world-famous tapes.

With his debut album ‘Souvenir’ and solo tracks like ‘One day in Paradise’ and ‘Agua’ he took those twilight chill-out tones a stage further. His follow-up album ‘Navigator’ , a new creative peak, was launched at the Winter Music Conference in 2002. A special edition of Navigator (released in the American market by Maverick, Madonna’s label) featured remixes by artists of the scene like: Paul Daley of Leftfield, Alex Neri a.k.a. Planet Funk, Francesco Farfa, Bent, etc. Even Seal requested to put lyrics and sing to the track “Adios Ayer”.

In recent years he’s compiled the well-received Cafe Solo series and the beautiful Bella Musica CDs, a special selection of jazzy tunes “Beach Classics” for the label Blue Note Records, the compilation “Ibiza Sundowner” for EMI Germany and “Singita 10th anniversary” CD.

Jose Padilla has just signed to the highly respected label International Feel, also home of fellow innovator Harvey. He’s primed to release a new single, Solito and there’s an album coming in Spring 2015. And if that wasn’t enough, Padilla’s returning to the Café Del Mar this summer for some select dates for the first time in fifteen years – the perfect resolving chord that heralds the start of a new Balearic summer. Rider

✤ 1x Pioneer mixer DJM-900

✤ 3x Pioneer CD multiplayer CDJ-2000 (Linked)

✤ 2x Booth monitors: High power undistorted 200W per channel With subwoofers Powered by an amplifier w/ adjustable level control and w/in easy reach from turntables Elevated to ear level on either side of turntables (never behind or on the floor)

✤ Lighting system over the turntables and records

✤ 1x small table for the records (these can't be placed on the floor)

✤ Crew: the necessary for the duration of the performance (sound engineer, technical engineer, security…)

✤ No people in DJ booth

✤ 1x Private comfortable dressing room with light, mirror, refreshments & private water closet.

✤ Refreshments: NO alcohol.

✤ Bottled sparkling + still water + Virgin Mojitos + 10x drink tickets for DJ guests (if requested).

✤ Meals: no allergies, not vegetarian Social Media and Tracks

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