David_Montoya

About

Los Angeles-based DJ, producer, and remixer David Montoya has emerged as one of the leading voices in Afro House, earning international acclaim for his distinctive sound and dynamic presence. His music has been released on a wide range of well respected record labels, including Pieces of Life, MoBlack Records, Defected Records, Cabeau Music, Open Bar Music, Polyrhythm Music, United Music, Vida Records, Leisure Music Productions, Uncover Music, NULU Music, D.M. Recordings, Tribe Records, Sole Channel Music, Tru Thoughts, and many others. But who is David Montoya? Born and raised in Los Angeles, David's musical journey began in the vibrant cultural landscape of the 1980s and '90s. Influenced by a diverse mix of Hip Hop, Freestyle, Funk, New Wave, and Latin Music, he bought his first DJ setup in 1991 and began mixing genres like Hip Hop, House, and Techno. Over the years, he evolved into a skilled producer and performer, steadily gaining recognition both locally and internationally. David has taken his sound global, performing at renowned venues and festivals such as RISE at Watergate (Berlin), SUNCEBEAT (Croatia & Portugal), and events across Hong Kong, Amsterdam, New York, Boston, Playa Del Carmen, Las Vegas, Toronto, Chicago, Oakland, and his hometown Los Angeles. He's graced stages at West Coast Weekender, SOULEIL (San Diego), and Grand Park, sharing the decks with legends like Enoo Napa, Hyenah, Manoo, Shimza, DJEFF, Aluku Rebels, and MoBlack. In addition David has been the curator and host of the long-running podcast Modern Soul Radio on SoundCloud since 2007, offering listeners a deep dive into the evolving sounds of Electronic Music like Afrohouse, Melodic House, Global Rhythms and beyond.