Andres Barreto

About me:

Andrés Barreto aka Dj Grial born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1971 and had his first experenience as a deejay at the age of 12 when he took over the turn tables at a family gathering in 1983. It was there where he became enthralled with the art of being a deejay and without hesitation provided all the tunes for the many events to come. In 1998 after wondering into Mexico’s music capital Monterrey, Nuevo León his professional career ascended with his first residency at club Cachaguas. At the beginning of 2000 Grial immigrated to Texas and commenced his venture with Digiwerks Entertainment. Along with this new phase he participated in many events and shared decks with Dj Mea, Dj Keoki, Frankie Bones, Johnny Fiasco, Mijangos, Dj Mix Master Mike from Beasty Boys, Spettro, and much more. During 2000 through 2006 he had several residencies at several famous establishments such as Davenport, Zen Bar, Azul, Cielo Lounge, Acenar, Silo, H2O, Planeta Mexico, Club Rio, Revolution Room, Salud, Madhatters and Aldinos. In 2007 Grial began to deejay for many Red Bull events throughout California and Arizona and in 2008 he established a residency at the hotel and resort Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Joya Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona which was named one of the top 45 New Hotel’s of the Year by Travel + Leisure magazine.. About Grial’s Style: Dj Grial a globally recongnized dj for his exclusive and assorted style is on the fore front of lounge and downtempo music. By perfectly merging his Latin roots with electronic rhythms and new sounds, DJ Grial provokes his audience to add color and diversity to each one of his sets. This allows every mix to explore diverse cultures, creating an exquisite and exotic electro-lounge. To describe his style is complex.Grial is not confined to one form, but instead to a variation of eclectic styles and beats. His sets are rich with drums and breaks, constantly reinventing distinctive Latin rhythms. Influenced by traditional Uruguayan, Brazilian and Spanish music at a young age, Grial was affected by these rhythms which manifested his love for Bossa Nova, Samba, Tango and Flamenco. He enjoys bringing the traditional music from diverse cultures with a different approach and a new perspective that will seduce the most unexpected listener. Enjoy from his assorted concoction of sounds and styles that range from Downtempo, International Lounge, Latin Lounge, Trip Hop, Electro, Break Beats, Nu-Jazz, Nu-Bossa, Nu-Tango, Chill House, Deep House, Latin House, Electro House & Dance.