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Born in New York City, Bronx native Armando Suarez took to the turntables 15 years ago. It was in this era of New Wave and Alternative music that he was exposed to the ever changing and varied world of dance music. His move to Miami in 1992 coincided with the emergence of a growing dance movement on South Beach. He became enthralled with the sounds of techno, an exciting new form that blended elements of industrial and dance music. Hailing from NYC, he was also equally influenced by the deep soulful house sounds that began to emerge from his hometown. After honing his skills for a few more years, he began seeking a residency in a city that was by now considered an emerging dance music mecca.
In 1996, he began what became one of the longest running residencies on South Beach: Thursdays @ Twist. Over the course of six years, he was been able to forge his sound and skills to the extent where he could instantly get a feel for the crowd at any given moment and respond to its moods. His six-year residency there also highlighted a quality that is sometimes lacking in some: consistency. He has gained the maturity and experience that comes with playing for the many different crowds and venues that have come and gone.
Equally comfortable playing house, progressive, trance, techno or any genre in between, the sounds of DJ Armand S are sure to please. As manager for Miami’s premier dance music store, Grooveman Music, he was influential in shaping the sound of the local scene. Local and international talent alike praise him for his knowledge and passion for the music. With various local club dates and stints in Europe & South America this summer, Armando is poised to take it to the next level. This season he will see some serious studio time, taking the knowledge of years of experience and translating it into the production of the next generation of banging club tracks.
His residency at Level in the 2002 season, playing to crowds of over 1000 people every weekend gave him the exposure needed to showcase his sound to a whole new audience. He was chosen as the first Dj to play Miami’s newest & most anticipated new club Privilege in November 2003. This new residency represented a whole new era in the evolution of nightlife in Miami, bringing techno to the forefront of the dance scene. After taking a break for a few years to raise his daughter in those ever important early years, he came back stronger than ever. 2006 looks very promising, as his own company Art Tech Music Group, is beginning to make some noise in Miami with their Pornograph parties, so far hosting Stacy Pullen, Bryan Zentz & Derrick May. And if that isn’t enough, he is also A & R for Miami’s own Spica Records, a brand new label set to make major waves in the industry.