Diego Miranda

"Diego Miranda is one of the most influential Portuguese DJs and producers. He has been credited for bringing dance music closer to the mainstream genre in a magical way which has gained him great international prominence.

Diego Miranda's impressive journey to becoming a DJ began when he was fourteen years old, through absorbing heavier beats and sounds. From his early years on the music scene, Diego earned respect and recognition in the Portuguese market as well as alongside the top national and international DJs.

He has won several awards, all of which recognise his excellence as DJ. He received the Dance Club Awards and PortugalNight Awards in the category of “DJ Revelation” in 2006. Diego Miranda was also awarded two gold albums with “Olá Love 2 Dance” (2006) and “PortugalNight” (2007).

Diego Miranda has played some of the best dance parties and festivals in the world including “MTV Shakedown”, “Creamfields”, “Rock in Rio” and “Sensation White”, among others. He began to pave his way up to the International music scene in 2009 with the hit “Ibiza for Dreams”, having since then accomplished an unrivalled status, which has led him to the shows he now plays in prestigious clubs all over the globe. He is a favourite at “Ushuaia Beach Hotel”, and has graced one of the world’s highest rated clubs, according to DJ Mag, “Green Valley” (Brazil).

Diego Miranda is considered to be one of the best DJs in the Iberian Peninsula as result of his unforgettable songs and memorable performances, both of which leave the dance floor on fire night after night.

In September 2011, Diego Miranda became one of the few DJs/producers in the world whose musical talent and hard work landed him an MTV European Music Award nomination, one of the most prestigious awards in music. This nomination contributed significantly to the appreciation of dance music in Portugal and across the world.

In 2011, the prestigious "Ushuaia Beach Hotel Ibiza" invited Diego Miranda to produce and edit their first album of originals.

In the last two years, Diego Miranda has consistently come in the list for the top 150 DJs in the world and was voted at #101 and #108 respectively by DJ Mag.

He produced hits like “Ibiza for Dreams feat. Liliana”, “Sunshine with Villanova feat. David Cruz” and “Girlfriend feat. Ana Free” that were #1 hits for many consecutive weeks on the national charts, radios and television and landed in the world's top 10 hits, according to MTV Brazil.

Diego Miranda showed his prowess for production, once again, with the hit "Born Slippy", which was picked for the PACHA de Ibiza album 2013 and was deeply applauded by the public.

Recently, he's released songs like “She’s The One feat. Gramp’s Morgan”, “Say Goodbye feat. Stephenie Coker” and “Take Your Time" with brazilian producer Antonio Eudi.

In 2013 Diego Miranda released his new album of original tracks that touch on telling his lifestyle and passions. An array of national and international prestigious artists are on the new record including Peetah Morgan, Ana Free, Ester Campos, Irina Popa, Kate Abreu, David Cruz, Orlando Santos Mc D’Queen and Nuno Guerreiro.

Diego Miranda's DJ sets are a true journey. They assume the evolution of dance music and take the dance floor on a trip through soundscapes of floating vocal licks to harder beats, embracing a solid rhythmic base of electronic and progressive influences but never losing the organic touch. Diego Miranda surprises. He has created his own path as a producer, but it is on the dance floor where you feel his exclusive and unique style. His performances are characterised by an unmistakable and profound kick, which is sure to convert the audience into die hard fans. Diego Miranda has a hectic schedule, filled with national club and festival tour dates alongside his tours in Brazil, Japan, Greece, Mozambique, Luxembourg, Angola, Spain and Macau. Diego Miranda is music.

Diego Miranda is an artist who will not leave anything or anyone indifferent to his music and presence. "The best is yet to come" is the mantra that Diego Miranda sticks to all his life journeys. He cannot live without his passion and it is that spell of magical emotions that we feel in every beat of his performances. From the studio to the dance floors and back, Diego Miranda has become one of the global magicians of dance, transcending all borders."

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