6a. St. Xose - From Colombia to New York: DJ Success Without Connections

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify & YouTube“You gotta support the people that support you and don’t go overboard for people that don’t do shit for you, basically. And buy your friends’ fucking music and play your friend’s music and then everything will be all right,” says , a Colombian-born DJ and producer whose journey from the salsa-soaked parties of Cali to the legendary clubs of New York City, and now Minneapolis, is anything but ordinary.Appearing on Behind the Decks MPLS, traces his path from a shy kid at family gatherings—intimidated by Colombia’s fiercely rhythmic salsa culture—to discovering personal freedom through electronic music and iconic DVDs of Tiesto in Amsterdam. He explains how crafting beats on FL Studio in his teens helped him find belonging, even before he stepped behind the decks. Now, after 15 years in the heart of NYC’s nightlife and a soulful restart in Minnesota, brings a unique, global sound and a spirit of community to the local scene. He gets candid about culture shock, the grind of immigrant life, why representation still matters at big shows, and shares real-world advice for aspiring DJs forging their own creative paths.Curious how a record gifted by his grandfather, late-night vinyl sessions at Cielo, and a family move to Minneapolis all fuse into one inspiring DJ philosophy? Listen to this electric episode of Behind the Decks MPLS.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2gUI4YUFe2UCATCH THE B2B:GUEST + Harry Duran YouTube: https://youtu.be/U-C2S48ryAoSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-344089927/st-xose-b2b-harry-duran5 Key TakeawaysSupport those who support you—build your community by actively showing up for the people who show up for you.Buy and play your friends’ music—directly invest in your network and lift others as you rise.Get out of your comfort zone—go to events, network, and relentlessly seek out your music people wherever you land.Do it from the heart—let passion drive your work, not just outcomes or trends.Prioritize your health—drink electrolytes and care for your well-being so you can sustain late nights and long journeys.Memorable Quotes"You gotta support the people that support you and don’t go overboard for people that don’t do shit for you. Buy your friends’ music and play your friend’s music—everything will be all right. Do it from the heart.""I was not able to get a girlfriend until I was probably 18 because I didn’t know how to dance salsa, and the only way for you to get a girlfriend is to know how to dance salsa.""It was just a performance. I just saw the guy having the best time of his life, and people were enjoying it, they were having a good time. That’s what made me want to be a DJ."Connect with St. XoseInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/st_xoseInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/plush_mplsConnect with UsWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkPG6MJDADxPDad9Dkzg2ewN4Ry7BOnnLListen + Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nuAdLB1RSemf51PCsTLba?si=ea696f6013d542baListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-decks-mpls/id1868466897MPLSHOUSEWebsite: https://www.mplshouse.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/mplshouseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mplshouse3333Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mplshouseAngel Sandro on Instagram: http://instagram.com/angelmsandroCreditsPodcast Track ID: (Feel For Yuh) - Jeff Swiff feat. MPLSHOUSE on Real Feel Recordshttps://itstherealfeel.bandcamp.com/album/jeff-swiff-mplshouse-six-won-two-ep-rfr004 Hosted by Harry DuranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhdbeatsSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djhd🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast - https://fullcast.co