Joey Vasquez – The Complete Biography
The Original Rave Pioneer – 37 Years of Global Electronic Music Legacy
Global Legacy & Reach
- 33+ years in the industry, spanning rave, jungle, techno, house, and tech house.
- Sold-out shows across five continents, held residencies in 9 countries simultaneously.
- World-renowned brand "Joey Vasquez" since 1988.
- Founder of World Dance Radio (since 1998), franchises worldwide.
- Strong Island Records launched in 1990.
Genre-Spanning Versatility
- Aliases: DJ Mad Axe, DVuS, Jimmy Fingers, Sakana, Circuit 68, Thrillseekers.
- Genres: Jungle, DnB, Industrial Techno, Latin Tech House, Vocal House & Funky Grooves.
- Classic & modern catalog: Fire & Ice, Scream, Cortex, Solace.
Industry Credibility
- Co-founder of Kool FM 94.5 and Impact FM 88.2.
- Booked legends like Carl Cox, Glenn Wilson.
- Respected remixer for Jam & Spoon, Josh Zimmer, Renault.
- Described by DJ Weekly as “The original rave — only better”.
Live Performance Mastery
- Known for triple-deck turntable sets.
- Headlined major festivals: Nature One, Faith Dance Music Festival, Love Parade.
Career Highlights
From London’s rave scene in the 80s to Berlin’s underground in the 90s, Joey’s path is iconic. Hosted drive-time shows on Sunrise FM, co-founded Kool FM, dropped classic rave and DnB records, held residencies at Limelight, Tresor, and Café Moskau.
Produced seminal records on Strong Island, Warriors Dance, Movin Shadow. Created UK rave parties at the original Bunker (now Berghain).
Musical Style & Aliases
A fusion of techno, house, Latin rhythms, jungle, and rave. Highlights:
- Techno: Cortex, Tunnel Vision, Solace
- Latin Tech House: Frank Sinatra, Speedway
- Vocal House: Hold Me Tight, Call Me On The Weekend
- DnB: Say My Name, Electric Shine
Recent Releases & Red Shift Album (2025)
Red Shift – 11-track Techno Album – Out August 22, 2025
Recent tracks: Energy Flash, Berlin Bunker, Speedway, Heartbeat, Vapour Bass
Comeback & Creative Rebirth
After a traumatic brain injury and cancer, Joey returned stronger. His productions now echo the resilience of a survivor. Rawer, deeper, more powerful than ever.
“I’ve emerged from that silence—with a new body and a purpose of work, a clearer vision, and a need to be heard again.”
Contact
Email: joey@joeyvasquez.com
WhatsApp / Tel: +44 (0) 7490 813539
