Roots & Beats

A Costa Rican DJ’s evolution in sound and spirit

My name is Andrey Suárez. I'm a DJ and music producer born in Esparza, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. I grew up in an environment with many limitations, but also with a deep curiosity and passion for music. At the age of five, armed with a cassette recorder, I was already creating my own playlists by recording songs from the radio and my own voice. From that moment on, I knew music would always be part of my life.

At eleven, I started mixing using VirtualDJ on my first computer, while also diving into technology and learning classical and electric guitar. Although I chose to study Electronic Engineering to build a stable career, I never abandoned my connection to music. I graduated, worked for a global tech company, and even led engineering teams, but the fast-paced lifestyle and overwhelming workload pulled me away from what I truly loved.

I went through tough times, including a period of emotional and mental burnout that forced me to stop and rethink my path. Rather than give up, I chose to transform myself. I sought help, reconnected with my purpose, and returned to music with greater strength. I studied music production, trained as a DJ, and began organizing events, performing at various venues, and sharing my sound with new audiences.

Today, I live in Limerick, Ireland, where I study English, work as a barber, and continue developing my music project. My sets explore a wide emotional spectrum—from warm and melodic to deep and dark—blending Minimal/Deep Tech, Techno, AfroHouse, and Progressive House. Each mix is a reflection of my journey, my resilience, and everything I've lived through to get here.