Latin producer Gian Varela celebrates the uncharted path of dance music with his "L.O.C." EP, fusing traditional Latin culture and music with his favorite genre. The EP features six tracks, including "Ponme Loco" with Laidback Luke ft. Melfi and "Party Sexo Alcohol," that showcase Varela's fresh take on rhythmic melodies and driving basslines. With each release, Gian is determined to break genre barriers and take his unique sound to new heights.

Originally from Panama and now based in the United States, Gian Varela is a dynamic and groundbreaking house music DJ, producer, and songwriter who has quickly risen to global acclaim. His signature style of blending Latin genres and electronic sounds seamlessly has won him legions of fans worldwide. Collaborations with Latin superstars like Sech, Feid, El Chombo, and Maffio, as well as releases on some of the world's top dance music labels, including Spinnin' Records, Armada Music, and Mixmash Records, have contributed to his impressive track record.

"L.O.C." = "La Otra Cultura," which means "the other culture" in Spanish. In Latin America, there is the "Para La Cultura" phrase, meaning "for the culture." We use it a lot when we want to celebrate achievements that push the Latin culture forward. However, there is a whole culture of Latinos who do not fit that stereotype. For me, it's about diversity and being different while always respecting my roots. My mother was a radio host, so I grew up with world music, from classic rock to Spanish rap, until I discovered dance music and its culture, which I fell in love with. There are many like me who connected with this "other culture" (dance music) instead of listening to, e.g., reggaeton, which was born in Latin America and was considered a purely Latin thing. To summarize, the EP is about "La Otra Cultura," fighting stereotypes, and about Latinos who love their heritage and their roots but draw their inspiration from what happens outside of Latin culture. I want to push this more into the world through my music, and this EP, which consists of 6 tracks ranging from afro house to the strong side of tech house, perfectly represents my sound spectrum when I play and produce. Having Mixmash Records' support and their approval of this idea and my sound means so much to me." - Gian Varela

Gian's electrifying live performances and innate ability to connect with crowds have allowed him to transition seamlessly from his signature Latin tech house on festival mainstages like Ultra Abu Dhabi to his Afro/Caribbean tech sound in more intimate venues. His creative vision has pushed the Caribbean-infused house genre to new heights. This year promises to be a standout year for Gian, with high-profile collaborations and high-energy fusions in the dance music world that will showcase the full spectrum of Latin house music. With his signature global sound, Gian is sure to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the years to come.