Alej Varez

Born and raised in Miami, FL, DJ/Producer Alej Varez (a.k.a Alex Alvarez) grew up on the 80’s Miami sound – Disco, Hi Energy, and Freestyle.Growing up his attention was always focused on music, especially Electronic Dance Music. In 2000 he audition for the band 5th Vision managed and produced by Joe Granda of Angel Eyes Music and began his musical career. During his “5th Vision” years, Varez had the opportunity to work alongside producers Mike Mucci, Albert Camara, Oba “Frank” Lords, and Guiseppe D. He spent many nights in the studio watching them work on original and remixed tracks. The producers allowed him to keep a pair of discarded Technic 1200’s and a Numark mixer. He spent countless hours in his room playing music and teaching himself how to mix.

Varez’s officially ventured into the DJ business in 2001 when he met DJ Chucky Brown. Chucky Brown mentored him and showed him the ins and outs of the club industry. Varez was the youngest DJ in South Beach at the time holding residencies at the age of 17, before being legally allowed to enter the venue as a patron. His style was refreshing and catered to audiences with true musical taste. He gained a reputation for blending genres and blurring the lines between Pop, Rock, Latin, Hip Hop and EDM.

Alej Varez has had the opportunity to DJ alongside world reknown DJ’s and producers such as: Paul Van Dyke, Kimball Collins, Jason Dunn, Willie Morales, Crystal Method. R Fresh, Scribbles, Ivano Bellini, Chris Moody, DJ Monk, George Alvarado, Nikolas, IVAN D, Kriss Salass, QBA, Juan E, Armand Pena, Christian Falero, Paul E, Cato K, Gino Fuentes, Danny Daze.

Influenced throughout the years by the ever-changing sound of EDM, he has stayed true to his roots and delivers solid performances at all his events. He has held residencies at South Florida’s hottest night clubs: Space, Nocturnal, Parkwest, Pawnshop, Metropolis, Heathrows, Allure, Luna, Matrix, Tantra, Billboard, Harrisons, iO Lounge, Zba, Goddess,Velvet Lounge, Sobe Live, Blue, Bambu, Whisky Bar, Steam, Union Lounge, Red Room, Angel Lounge, Groove Jet, Jade, Tabu, The Cove, Oxygen Lounge, Martini Bar, Visions, Quench, The Clevelander, and Club Life.

Alej Varez – The Warm Up by HouseOverdose

Alej Varez – Balearic Soul Mix / DOWNLOAD

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Current Releases:

CR – Miami Night (Alej Varez Remix) – ESP Music / Beatport / Masterbeat / DJ Download.

CR – El Carnaval (Alej Varez Deep in Brazil Remix) – Groove On / Beatport

Shamizo ft Carolina Blanco – My Dream (Alej Varez Remix) - 76 Recordings

Paul E – Motivate (Alej Varez Rising Sun Remix) – SouthSide Records – Coming out soon

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Current Residencies:

Thursdays – Nirvana @ The Cove
Monthly Radio Show – The CREME Records Monthly on RADIATE FM 88.1 95.3 96.9
Bi Monthly Internet Show – MHP Radio

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