ZAPATEKNO

Early Life

His parents named him Boréas Isaias Orozco, but he quickly earned the nickname “Zappy”, always on the move with a contagious, positive energía. Of course that energy often led him into trouble, especially at school. Zapatekno could never focus on homework, always tapping beats on the desk or doodling ideas for later. He was a misunderstood kid, but his kindness and big sonrisa made it impossible for anyone to stay mad at him for long.

Finding Music in Jalisco

In high school he started connecting with musicians who ran underground events around Jalisco. He worked part time at a coffee shop to save up for gear, and with his natural charm he had no problem convincing event planners to let him play a few sets. Little by little he realized that as much as he loved mixing other people’s tracks, he had too many ideas of his own that needed to come to life.

Influences and the Birth of ZAPATEKNO

His influences were all over the place, from Latin and reggaeton to hip hop, but the pulse of techno had a hypnotizing, calming effect on his high-energy espíritu. Those sounds started weaving into everything he created, and that’s how the name “ZAPATEKNO” was born. Around that time he became close friends with a producer known as “Homosquito”, who shared his vision of starting a small boutique label in Guadalajara. He wanted Zapatekno to be the first artist they signed. Zappy jokes that he’s also the label’s unofficial recruiter, since his charm has helped bring in several other artists along the way.