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Erick Armas’ passion for music began in the late 80's. For several years he listened and learned to appreciate and understand music from all over the world. Electronic dance music is one he understands very well. Erick had the great opportunity to watch important DJs like: Paul Oakenfold, David Morales, Deep Dish, Todd Terry, Frankie Knuckles, Satoshie Tomiie, Hernan Cattaneo and Danny Tenaglia to name a few. Watching these pioneers at work inspired him to become one of them. As the good learner that he is, he quickly learned the technique of beat matching and started to collect vinyl by the dozens. Every time money was available he would hit the record stores and see “what was new”.At the young age of 19 he began spinning at various underground events such as Zero Gravity; Land of The Lost and Rave On! He then, started playing at local dances and small parties regularly. Unlike other DJs Erick brings an aggressive yet tasteful yet sound to whoever has been fortunate to hear him spin. His sound includes genres from deep vocal house, to dark tribal progressive percussive funky beats, to new wave, to disco, to freestyle. He is known for playing sets that last up to 4 hours giving listeners a chance to indulge in his rapture.Kismet has followed Erick as he has shared the decks with some really important DJs and producers in America and Europe, such as Joseph Christopher, Tony Largo, DJ Sol, Pete Lorimer, Peter Black, Joey D’Matteo, Chris Cox, Tomcraft, DJ Lottie, Swedish Egil, Eon Dakota, Grant Plant, Pablo Blasi, Angel Alanis, Madison, Simon Lucca, Mark Lewis, and Raul Campos, among others. His sounds have been heard throughout most of the US, Germany, Italy and parts of South America. Erick has held many residencies and has played at many famous locations throughout the country such as Status, Network, Club Sin, Zodiac, Grand Avenue, The Factory, The Palace (Now known as Avalon), Club Sugar, The Derby, The Palms, The In Crowd, Chemistry Los Angeles, Uplifto, Calibar, Club Orion, Prana, Beverly Club, Discotheque, Tempest, Deep (On Vine), Star Shoes, Here Lounge, Circus Disco and has just recently ended a six month residency at Ivar in Hollywood. He has also been invited to play for crowds of over 20000 people for 3 consecutive years at the Chinese New Year celebrations in downtown Los Angeles. He is also an alumnus from Los Angeles Recording Workshop with a degree in Recording Engineering. One of his goals is to produce music, become a greater DJ and a recognized and respected producer around the world. ERICK ARMAS is one of Latin Americas top talents so raise your hands, turn your speakers up………….and listen!!!