From: Portugal

DJ style: “Progressive house / techno.”

Best known for: “Resident at Ushuaïa Ibiza since the beginning and hits ‘Ibiza For Dreams’, ‘Nashville’ and ‘Boomshakalaka’.
 

Diego Miranda has been hard at work in the studio this last year, where he produced a slew of new tracks including an official remix of ‘Melhor de Mim’ from one of Portugal's most famous pop artists, Mariza. He has also teamed up with other producers such as Vini Vici, with whom he produced the track ‘Esta Si’. He also released ‘Feelings’ on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings with fellow Portuguese artist Massivedrum, alongside ‘Mirrors’ with American DJ and producer Sevenn, which came out on Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s famous label, Smash The House. He told DJ Mag: “I have more projects coming and many more collabs with artists like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike that will be out very soon.” Alongside his productions, Miranda has been DJing shows around the world, mostly in Europe, Asia and South America with highlights including performances at Lisbon’s Rock In Rio festival, Tomorrowland Belgium, VillaMix Brasil alongside his continued appearances at Ushuaïa Ibiza, where he has been a resident since its infancy. 
 

Hero of 2023: “Fred again..” 
 

Fave tune of 2023: “Fideles feat. Be No Rain 'Night After Night (Camelphat remix)’.”
 

Best DJ set you’ve seen in 2023: “Fred again..’s Boiler Room.” 

What was the most exciting tech development of 2023? “I’m in love with the OpenAI program. It's very easy to use and simple.”
 

Rising star DJ/producer of 2023: “Anyma.”
 

What gives you hope for 2024? “That music can cure all evil and bring hope to those who need it.”