Why Most DJs in Minneapolis Never Make It

Discover the heart of the Minneapolis–Twin Cities electronic music scene on Behind the Decks MPLS! In this episode, host sits down with special guest , St. Xose, a dynamic DJ and producer originally from Cali, Colombia, to share an inspiring journey from salsa-infused childhood memories to spinning tribal house and techno in NYC and beyond. Explore their influences, the evolution of DJ culture, and the unique energy of late-night local parties before diving into an exclusive back-to-back DJ set that showcases authentic house, techno, and electronic sound. Whether you're passionate about Minnesota’s underground DJs, vinyl culture, or want to support local talent and learn how diverse backgrounds shape the electronic music community, this episode is your portal to stories, sounds, and inspiration you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now for more interviews, DJ sets, and deep dives into the people and rhythms driving the Twin Cities electronic and house music scene! #BehindTheDecks #ElectronicMusic #HouseMusic #DJCulture #Minneapolis #TwinCities #LocalMusic #VinylDJ #MusicInterview Subscribe to our channel and watch past episodes here:    • Behind the Decks MPLS   LISTEN TO THE AUDIO: https://feeds.captivate.fm/behind-the... CATCH THE B2B: St. Xose + Harry Duran YouTube:    • St. Xose B2B Harry Duran   Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-344089927... Key Takeaways ============ 00:00 Behind the Decks Intro & Guest's Colombian Roots 00:06:07 Early Musical Influences & Introduction to Electronic Music 00:12:15 Producing Before DJing & First Steps with FL Studio 00:18:08 Moving to New York: Culture Shock & Finding Community 00:24:25 Transition to Minneapolis & Restarting the Journey 00:27:35 Navigating the Minneapolis Scene & Advice for New DJs 00:29:42 Social Media Plugs & Outro Memorable Quotes ============ "You gotta support the people that support you and don’t go overboard for people that don’t do shit for you. Buy your friends’ music and play your friend’s music—everything will be all right. Do it from the heart." "I was not able to get a girlfriend until I was probably 18 because I didn’t know how to dance salsa, and the only way for you to get a girlfriend is to know how to dance salsa." "It was just a performance. I just saw the guy having the best time of his life, and people were enjoying it, they were having a good time. That’s what made me want to be a DJ." Connect with St. Xose ============ Instagram -   / st_xose   Behind the Decks MPLS Podcast Elsewhere ============ Watch on YouTube:    • Behind the Decks MPLS   Listen + Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nuAdLB... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Soundcloud:   / behind-the-decks-mpls   MPLSHOUSE ============ Website: https://www.mplshouse.com/ Instagram:   / mplshouse   YouTube:    / @mplshouse3333   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mplshouse Angel Sandro on Instagram:   / angelmsandro   Hosted by Harry Duran ============ Instagram:   / djhdbeats   Soundcloud:   / djhd   Credits ============ Podcast Track ID: (Feel For Yuh) - Jeff Swiff feat. MPLSHOUSE on Real Feel Records https://itstherealfeel.bandcamp.com/a... 🎧 Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast → https://fullcast.co 🎧 About Behind the Decks MPLS ============ Electronic music scenes don’t grow from algorithms—they grow from people, late nights, and local rooms that shape the sound. Each episode of Behind the Decks MPLS features an in-depth interview with a DJ from the Minneapolis–Twin Cities scene, followed by a back-to-back DJ set that captures their style, influences, and energy behind the decks. If you love house and electronic music, DJ culture, local scenes, and discovering the stories behind the music—this show is for you.