Play
The Career of DJ Valdi: From Megamixes to El Hormiguero
DJ Valdi reviews his professional career, from his beginnings discovering nineties dance music with compilations like Max Mix, to his consolidation in national media. His arrival in Madrid marked a turning point when he joined Los 40 Principales, which allowed him to develop his skills in creating megamixes for the radio format.
After his time at stations like Máxima FM, his career took a turn towards television. His incorporation into El Hormiguero transformed his role, going from being a club DJ to a specialist in television musical ambiance. In this environment, the immediacy of the set requires an agile musical selection adapted to each guest.
The conversation addresses the fundamental differences between making a dance floor vibrate and maintaining narrative tension in a live program. It reflects on the evolution of the DJ figure in Spain, highlighting the importance of versatility and constant adaptation to new musical trends.







