Deborah De Luca

Without the special mention of Deborah De Luca, no accurate depiction of electronic music culture would be complete. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent flag-bearers for Techno globally and a regular fixture inside the world’s most distinguished DJ booths, Deborah has the unique ability to transfix crowds with her electrically charged, technically nuanced sets, fusing hard techno with minimal grooves and melodic soundscapes to absorbing effect. A pioneer in the use of social networks as a promotional tool while somehow managing to retain a strong sense of discretion in her private life, Deborah is unrivaled in her determination and passion, earning every part of her current status as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the international Techno scene over the past decade.

Born under the shade of the infamous Vele di Scampia – one of the toughest districts in Naples – the now globally recognized DJ, producer, and label head came from humble beginnings, forging her path to international success against unlikely odds. However, this was to become her making. She expounded in a rare interview, referencing her early livelihood as a nightclub dancer,

It would be best if you didn’t let anybody tell you what you could or couldn’t become.  It’s true, in recent years, I have gained popularity, but I am very grateful for the long journey it’s taken.

More than anything else, Deborah’s roots and unwavering ethic are integral to the flourishing artist we see before us today. Deborah spent the formative years of her musical career in Northern Italy, following a brief stint at a fashion school in Modena.

Cutting her teeth on the European club circuit, where she quickly realized music was her true calling, Deborah’s hard work and relentless determination eventually began to pay off. In 2013, she launched her very own imprint, Solamente Records. Created as a platform to release her music, free from creative pressure and external constraints, the label went from strength to strength. In November 2018, Deborah marked a decade-long career in the industry with the critically acclaimed release of her debut album ‘Ten.’ A huge milestone for the Italian producer, ‘Ten’ represented an essential rite of passage and a body of work that she would cherish indefinitely.