Derek Anthony
San Francisco
Easily inspired, Wildly creative.
PADREBLESS is in the process of building a lasting legacy. Born in Boston, raised in San Diego, and cultivated in San Francisco, his love for music and creativity has been a driving force throughout his life.
His musical journey began in his early teens when he started selling mixtapes in middle school and began experimenting with digital audio workstations. While expressing his interest in music and looking up to music business moguls like Dr. Dre and Sean “puffy” Combs, however, his passion faced financial constraints. "Times were hard." However, years later, after graduating from high school and completing my time in service, I had the pleasure of attending my first rave; Beyond Wonderland to be exact. Organized by Insomniac, the event production blew my mind. The lights, the music, the sound, the community, the vibes, and the energy. I knew that this was an industry I wanted to be involved in, in some capacity. "Inspired humans coming together to do dope shit." Now, fast forward seven years, Padrebless has gone from working security at nightclubs, to DJing in nightclubs, gracing main stages, and opening for some of the biggest names in dance music like Fisher, Claptone, and Idris Elba. I have also successfully organized and hosted extravagant parties at multi-million-dollar nightclubs, while collaborating with industry professionals and working with the industry standard in professional equipment.
Now, he is extending his creative reach to the vibrant community of Tulum, where he is actively building and contributing to its burgeoning music and arts scene. This new chapter in his journey represents not only a personal evolution but also a commitment to nurturing the creative spirit of the locale.
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