Ruben Mancias is changing the way people listen to Music.
With his heart-pounding, rhythmic drum beats, pulsating grooves, and mesmerizing harmonies, he has excited the ears of even the toughest music critics. For over 15 years, Ruben has attracted hordes of serious dance music fanatics from around the globe by seducing them over and over again with his amazingly beautiful music. His creativity may be witnessed seaming in and out of every mix and melting out on to the dance floor. His passion for music goes far beyond any DJ booth or recording studio.
Proving that dance music comes from the soul, Ruben's talent of expressing human emotion, spirituality, and life's lessons through his music has allowed him to gain a huge following of devoted fans around the world. This intimate connection has helped him build a loyal fan base that is un-wavered by time or distance. Devotion the brand, born in San Francisco, is Ruben's vision for bringing a diverse group of people together under one roof. Whether straight, gay, black, white, man, woman, or ...... the gathering has witnessed every walk of life imaginable. His philosophy is that music is the common thread that binds us all together. It's the universal language for the soul. Therefore, music has the power to break down all social barriers.
Currently this global phenomenon is poised for new heights as he puts down roots in the birthplace of Dance Music - New York City. His vision is clear - spread the Message of the music from New York to San Francisco and back again.
Originally an East Coaster, Ruben's childhood roots begin from Philadelphia. Ruben's passion for music started at a very early age. Listening to his brothers and sisters' record collections, he became infatuated with different musical styles and sounds, including reggae, R&B, jazz and alternative. Moving to San Francisco in early 1991, he was introduced to a thriving dance scene, an underground musical playground. Falling in love with house and Latin music, Ruben's ability to spin and fuse together different rhythms and beats was the thing that propelled him into a highly successful career. After landing his first gig, at the internationally renowned 1015 Folsom, Ruben's career soon took off, making him a "household" name in San Francisco. With guest spots at clubs Tilt, The Corduroy City, Universe, and Spundae, he quickly established residencies at acclaimed parties Lift, Fag Fridays, PleasureDome, and the notorious Sunday T-Dance at EndUp, A self-produced radio mix show, showcasing Bay Area house talent, "Nocturnal Transmission", on Wild 107.7, was not far behind.
Ruben's career was taken to new heights as he bore the internationally renown Devotion, which has earned a reputation for expanding San Francisco's knowledge of the global scene through guest DJ spots and Ruben's smooth yet eclectic style. He now sets his sites on New York City, the Mecca of deep house music, to share his spiritual message through the pulpit that is Devotion. Today Ruben can be found playing regularly at the famed "Club Shelter" . In addition, look out for the next evolution of Devotion, coming to both New York and San Francisco.
From the smiles and hugs, to the hyped crowds, the party radiates a positive energy that vibrates through the space, like the drum-induced speakers. Along, with radio spots, as well as internet mix shows, Ruben is doing what he loves and giving his fans what they want: beautiful music! Appearances at top House Music parties throughout the world such as "Goa" in Rome, "Home" in Athens, various events throughout the States and Mexico, and repeated guest spots at New York's "Club Shelter" help keep his style fresh and exportable. Ruben's acclaim and exclusivity are bringing him back to Europe and on to Asia, for several "Devotion Tours" throughout the coming months! With many new projects in the works, Ruben's career is in full force. His mixed cd "After Midnight' quickly became a best-seller across America. After forming "Devotion Records," the debut release "Peace" climbed the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Slaving tirelessly in the studio, Ruben is working on releasing fresh music in the coming months. Along with a lucrative merchandise plan, Ruben is a man of many hats. Wearing them proudly, it's Ruben's love for Dance - deep house, garage, classic and joyful-that keeps his hands on the tables and ours in the air. His youth, energy, and immense talent insure a long-lasting career in the music industry- which makes Ruben Mancias a huge chapter in the wonderful, timeless story that is Dance Music.
"True Dance Music involves feeling the heart and soul in the deejay's performance. It's the thing that moves you to want to dance."Ruben Mancias.
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