DJ Lobo highlights his support for urban music: "I was one of the first to play them on the radio when nobody believed in them"

New York. – Within the framework of the Domi Day event, organized by Alofoke Media Group in the city of New York, the panelists of the program Esto no es Radio held an exclusive interview with one of the most iconic DJs of the Dominican diaspora: DJ Lobo.

In a meeting filled with nostalgia, anecdotes, and reflections on the evolution of music and the role of the DJ, Lobo shared with the audience his experience of more than three decades in the entertainment industry. “I was one of the first who gave them airplay on the radio when nobody believed in them,” he recalled.

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The veteran announcer and mixer revealed that he has dedicated 32 years to music, starting his career at the age of 16 in nightclubs, and later consolidating his presence on the radio, where he already has 25 years of experience. During the conversation, he highlighted his time at important stations such as La Mega and Univisión, and revealed that he currently works at 15 stations between the United States and the Dominican Republic, including his participation in Alofoke Radio Show. Regarding his permanence in a constantly changing music industry, DJ Lobo was emphatic:

“The key has been discipline. I get up every day to mix. I upload content to all platforms: SoundCloud, YouTube, my app… every day, non-stop”.

Furthermore, they shared their stance on the rise of platforms like TikTok and its influence on current commercial music.

“I use TikTok a little, but I send everyone to my app. I have more than 20 million downloads. What matters to me is what works in the club. If a song doesn't catch on the dance floor, it's useless”.

DJ Lobo also addressed the evolution of the DJ's role, contrasting the past with the present:

“Before we were the ones who made people enjoy, now they call us producers. But it's still the same: knowing how to read the audience and select the right topic at the right time. Music is what connects, not the lyrics, it's the beat”.

In the conversation, the rise of Dominican music and the impact of dembow and típico were also highlighted:

“Right now, Dominicans have it. The typical is above salsa in many places, especially in New York. Digital has pushed a lot, but the flavor is in what makes people move”.

Upon completion, Lobo received a recognition from Alofoke Media Group for his contributions to Latin music and his impact on the Dominican community abroad. During the presentation, emphasis was placed on his role as a pioneer in opening space for urban artists like Bad Bunny, Anuel, and Ozuna when they were still little known.