Nicolas Ruiz delivers a two-hour delight…
Nicolás Ruiz emerged from Argentina’s Misiones province with a sound shaped as much by local grounding as global ambition. Releases on Renaissance, Hope Recordings and Plattenbank have placed him firmly within the progressive continuum, with support from figures like Hernán Cattaneo and Nick Warren reinforcing his steady ascent.
Having shared booths with names from John Digweed to Guy J, and appearances spanning from Zurich’s Street Parade to key European showcases, Ruiz continues to refine a craft that sits comfortably between dancefloor functionality and melodic depth.
On this Balance Selections mix he continues that fine form. Featuring tracks form Kasper Koman, Maze28, Juan Deminicis and more, this is two hours of well-crafted dance music.
Tracklist
1. Yunus Guvenen – Tresor
2. Adrian Font – Falling Tears (Original Mix)
3. Zaleski – Rabat (Original Mix)
4. Kasper Koman – Different Plain (Extended Mix)
5. Durante, TEED – The Echo (Durante Remix)
6. Guy Gerber – The Golden Sun & The Silver Moon (Paul Deep Remix)
7. Sasheen, Ashtenn – Echoes (Cruz Vittor Remix)
8. Nancy Sinatra – Bang Bang (Federico Cabrera & Martin Gardoqui Unofficial Mix)
9. Juan Deminicis – The Observer (Original Mix)
10. Diego Welter – Bailando En Mantra
11. FJL – Rider (Original Mix)
12. Christian Smith – Illusion (Ezequiel Arias Remix)
13. Matthew Dekay – Behind Secret Borders (Diego Welter & Nicolas Ruiz Remix)
14. AIKON, Roman Scott – Your Call (Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio Remix)
15. Maze 28 – Stardust (Original Mix)
16. Gai Barone – Limbic (Nicolas Viana Remix)
17. Rasuchhaus, Noise Generation – Sand Of Time (Unusual Soul, Rocio Portillo Remix)
18. Kamilo Sanclemente, Pablo Arbelaez – Spora (Original Mix)
19. Dibby Dougherty & David Young – Tiger Forest (Nicolas Ruiz & Diego Welter Remix)
20. Abity – Roots (Gai Barone Remix)
21. Kebin van Reeken – Sax Talk
22. Slam – Eterna (Juan Deminicis Edit)
23. The Do – Dust It Off (Kevin Di Serna & Santiago Teillagorry Remix)
Name: Nicolas Ruiz
Location: Argentina
Alias/Producer name: Nicolas Ruiz
Labels affiliated with: Hope / Renaissance / Plattenank
I grew up surrounded by music. My parents used to play a lot of retro music at home, especially bands like Depeche Mode, along with classic rock and pop, so music was always present while I was growing up.
I discovered electronic music when I was around 14 years old (I’m 35 now), mainly through radio shows and mixtapes. One of the biggest influences was listening to Hernán Cattáneo’s sets on MetroDance and recordings from Moonpark.
I remember recording over my mother’s cassette tapes just to save those mixes and listen to them again and again. That moment really changed everything for me and opened the door to the world of electronic music.
I remember being fascinated the first time I heard electronic music through Hernán Cattáneo’s sets on the radio. The rhythms and atmosphere were completely different from anything I had heard before.
From that moment I started digging deeper, searching for mixes, DJs and producers that were shaping that sound.
The first time I saw a DJ in a club I was around 15 years old, in my hometown of Puerto Rico, in the province of Misiones, Argentina.
The club was called Mantra, a place where electronic music always had a strong presence. I remember being really impressed by the atmosphere and the energy on the dancefloor.
Seeing how the DJ could guide the crowd through the music was something that fascinated me.
About a year later I actually became a resident DJ at that same club, which was a very special moment and an important step in my journey into the world of electronic music.
Artists like Hernán Cattáneo, Nick Warren, Sasha, John Digweed, Guy J and Henry Saiz have been a big inspiration for me.
I’ve always admired how they create emotional and storytelling DJ sets. Their music helped shape my taste and the way I approach both DJing and production.
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My studio is mainly based around Ableton Live, combined with various software synths and effects. I like to keep the workflow flexible so I can experiment with different textures and sounds. When DJing I usually play on CDJs with USB, which gives me the freedom to organise and structure my sets while still keeping a spontaneous approach.
I have several upcoming projects including new original productions and remixes. Some of them are scheduled to be released during the coming months, and I’m also working on collaborations that explore deeper and more melodic progressive sounds.
I currently have a residency at Mantra, where I perform at least once a month. I also play at different clubs across the region.
In addition, I host a weekly radio show every Saturday at 7 PM (Argentina time) on Radio Uno in Puerto Rico, Misiones, where I share mixes and new music.
For this Balance Selections mix I wanted to create a musical journey that reflects my current sound. The mix was recorded digitally and carefully built to maintain a smooth and emotional progression.
It features a selection of tracks from some close friends and artists whose music I really admire. Some of these tracks are unreleased, some will be coming out soon, and others might never be released. I’m very grateful to my friends and colleagues for trusting me with their amazing music.
The artists featured include Ezequiel Arias, Adrian Font, Diego Welter, Kamilo Sanclemente, Kebin van Reeken, Nicolas Viana, Rocio Portillo, Juan Deminicis, Zaleski, my cousin Paul Deep, Cruz Vittor, Kevin Di Serna, Santiago Teillagorry, Federico Cabrera and Martin Gardoq
Guy J – Lost & Found (Original Mix)
Lostep ‘Burma’ (Sasha Remix)
Deep Dish – Chocolate City
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Switzerland is a very special place for me, because it feels like home. Most of my family lives there — my mother, my brother, cousins, uncles and aunts. Here in Argentina I live with my father and my aunt.
So if I had to choose a holiday destination, it would definitely be Switzerland. Being there with my family always makes it the best vacation for me.
