DJ showcases by Sound Cream Sundown Classes proceed Thursdays in July with family-friendly enjoyable, dancing and music hosted at Hemisfair Civic Park. Sound Cream options DJs from throughout Central Texas, 7:30 to 10:30p.m. every Thursday in July. Guests can spend a night strolling the Texas Market, having a splash within the Springs, or picnicking on The Nice Garden whereas listening to tunes supplied by Texas-based DJs that change every week.
In July, Sound Cream will showcase a collection of Sounds of South Texas, centering on types “from San Antonio all the way down to the Rio Grande Valley.” On Fourth of July, DJ Principe Q from Corpus Christi will kick off the collection.
Principe Q, also referred to as Svani Quintanilla, is famous because the creator of “Screwmbia,” a contemporary tackle Cumbia that blends lure drums with slowed down Cumbia rhythms. The style was pioneered by his duo Royal Highness, composed of him and DJ King Louie.
Bringing Cumbia to the fashionable occasions acts as a homage to his aunt Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the American singer known as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” who additionally did so within the ’80s and ’90s. Following within the footsteps of his father Abraham Quintanilla III, Svani now spends most of his time producing and molding new sounds for rising artists. To view all of Principe Q’s social media accounts, go to his Linktree.
Go to San Antonio Journal every week to learn extra in regards to the featured DJ. The occasion is free and open to all ages. Parking is accessible on the Hemisfair Storage. Take a look at Sound Cream Sundown Classes on Instagram for extra data.
Q&A with Svani Quintanilla
Q: The place are you from and the way has your upbringing impressed your method to music?
A: I used to be born and raised in Corpus Christi. My dad is a producer/songwriter, so I used to be all the time round music as a child. My dad additionally had a band, so I spent my summer season break from college on the highway with him. This upbringing made it simple for me to leap right into a music profession of my very own, I mainly educated my complete life for it.
Q: What’s a venture you’re at the moment engaged on that you’re enthusiastic about?
A: I’ve been engaged on an album with Geo Ramos, identified for his band Tarasco Tropical. We wrote some songs that you simply wouldn’t count on to listen to from us, and I’m excited for that to come back out later this 12 months. I even have some songs with London-artist Desta French that will likely be out this 12 months, hopefully.
Q: As an expert DJ, you’ve achieved spectacular accomplishments reminiscent of acting on the music broadcasting present Boiler Room. What was your journey like at first of your profession and what retains you motivated to proceed as a creator within the music business?
A: My journey truly started due to El Dusty. He taught me learn how to make beats and learn how to DJ; I would’ve even gotten a few of my first gigs due to him. I feel my motivation comes from my dad, I see all that he’s executed, and I wish to do all of it and extra.
Q: Except for creating music, what different hobbies or actions do you take pleasure in?
A: I like to prepare dinner. I’m a foodie and I’ve labored as a line prepare dinner so something food-related scratches an itch in my mind. I’ve additionally been attempting to do extra issues outdoors since I stare at a pc all day after I make music.
Q: What are you most enthusiastic about in acting at Sound Cream Sundown Classes and touring to San Antonio?
A: It’s all the time such a enjoyable time with the Sound Cream gang. I’m trying ahead to connecting with the San Antonio neighborhood, they all the time present me a lot love after I play within the Airstream.
Q: What are you identified for and what can individuals count on at your set on Thursday?
A: I’m identified for bringing a trippy Texas vibe to my units. It’s a ‘Selena-bration’ so you realize I’ve to indicate like to my aunt Selena Quintanilla-Pérez and play all her hits! Anticipate a variety of cumbia, some Tejano, and possibly a little bit reggaeton if the vibes are proper.
