Juan David Rodríguez Grisales aka Sinego is not just a music producer—he’s a sonic explorer, weaving a rich tapestry of sound that transcends borders. Hailing from Latin America, his music is a journey through time and space, blending the nostalgic echoes of bolero and traditional Mexican voices with the pulse of electronic rhythms. His work is both adventurous and deeply evocative, a balance between old and new, where classic melodies meet modern textures. Sinego’s artistry lies in his ability to make the past dance with the present.
With his latest project, a stunning reimagination of Joan Sebastian’s timeless ballads, he embarks on a deeply personal and cultural exploration, reshaping nostalgia into rhythm. Secreto de Amor (La Noche)—the first release from this visionary remix EP—envelops the listener in an intoxicating blend of haunting vocals, electronic mystique, and the warmth of the Mexican countryside. Where Sebastian once painted tales of love and longing through his poetic lyricism, Sinego now weaves a new chapter—one where legacy meets innovation, and where dance floors from Mexico City to Ibiza pulsate with the spirit of El Poeta del Pueblo.
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Much like his own artistic ethos, this project is a bridge between worlds—between rural traditions and global beats, between old souls and new ears. By honoring the essence of Joan Sebastian’s songwriting while immersing it in hypnotic, contemporary soundscapes, Sinego continues his mission: to bring the heartbeat of Latin America to the forefront of electronic music. As the remixes roll out over the coming months, one thing is clear—this is more than a tribute. This is a rebirth, a testament to the enduring power of Latin music, and a bold invitation to experience it in a way never heard before.
TIGRE SOUNDS: If you had to describe your sound in three words, what would they be?
SINEGO: It would be adventurous, because of the travels that I do with it. It would be eclectic, so it touches a lot of emotions. And it would be nostalgic.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Your music explores a unique intersection of boleros and electronica. What drew you to sampling traditional Mexican voices and boleros, and how do you approach blending them with modern electronic sounds?
SINEGO: Like the euphoria of a party. I wanted to showcase nostalgia and other feelings that are a little bit different from that feeling. So I found that with boleros, I could express that. That’s what drew me to the whole genre. And how I approach it is basically through sampling. That’s one of the biggest tools in electronic music. So I basically like to take people that wouldn’t normally be exposed, or weren’t, exposed to electronic music and electronic music culture. Then I mix it with electronic music to create these very contrasting tracks.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Your album Alter Ego has been compared to Anthony Bourdain, but for Latin American music exploration. How do you see yourself as a cultural storyteller, and how does this perspective influence your music?
SINEGO: Anthony Bourdain really influenced my music in the way that he traveled to each country in a very honest and humble way. So when I go about sampling, I also try to use his same approach. First, understanding the culture or the artist that I’m sampling. And then submerging myself into basically the entire artistry and the whole world that he or she is representing. So my music was really inspired by him and his travels. I try to evoke the same feelings that he’s evoking in his shows.
TIGRE SOUNDS: You’ve traveled extensively through electronic music communities and around the world. What differences or similarities have you noticed between subgenres like Afro-house, Oriental electronic, minimal, Afro-tech—the list goes on?
SINEGO: I think electronic music is one of the few genres that can cross cultures. And even though you’re listening to, let’s say, an Indian electronic track, you can still dance to it—something that maybe doesn’t happen with other genres. So I think that kind of borderless quality of electronic music is what ties all subgenres together.
TIGRE SOUNDS: With so many subgenres of electronic music, how do you define your own sound within the Latin electronic space? What do you think sets your approach apart?
SINEGO: I think right now, there are so many subgenres that basically each artist has its own world in electronic music. If you take Monolink or Kind Music or L.A. Minus, very different projects. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact genre that they’re doing. They’re just mixing different subgenres. And I think that’s the beauty of modern electronic music—you can explore quite a lot. And with my specific sound, what I try to do is to find the perfect balance between organic elements, like guitars and timbales, with electronic music. So that’s kind of my signature thing—finding the middle ground.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Travel has played a big role in your career. Can you share a moment from your travels that deeply impacted your creative process or introduced you to a new way of thinking about your music?
SINEGO: One of the travels that inspired me the most was playing for Tomorrowland—specifically, Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d’Huez, France. It was really inspiring because growing up in Latin America, we didn’t have snow. And we didn’t have any mountains with snow. So when I played in that show, I was playing music that was sampling Latin America, but in a very surreal landscape, at least for me. Seeing people skiing while I was playing really shaped my perception of what could be achieved with electronic music.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Your live performances combine vocals, guitar, percussion, and DJing into a cohesive musical experience. What’s your process for crafting such immersive sets, and how do you ensure each element complements the other?
SINEGO: I think one of the beauties of electronic music is that it gets you into a trance because it’s so repetitive. And that’s kind of the point—that it’s repetitive. So when I incorporate a new instrument into my live show, I try not to be very, very protagonic or kind of overthrow the beat or become the focal point of the whole DJ set. I just try to complement the beats. So I go with that. It doesn’t become the main element, but it’s rather a complement.
TIGRE SOUNDS: The electronic music scene is constantly evolving. How do you stay ahead of the curve while trying to stay true to your roots and your own artistic vision?
SINEGO: I think it’s very important not to try to copy a trend or a style. Right now, everyone is jumping into the Afro house genre, doing the piano chords and everything. And I think it’s very important not to follow trends and not to try to copy other artists because what keeps you timeless is doing something so unique that no one can replicate or no one is trying to replicate. If you try to replicate something that’s already been done, then it’s a very short-lived career and it’s very short-lived music.
TIGRE SOUNDS: What’s your creative process like when you’re producing a track that fuses traditional and modern sounds? Do you start with the electronic framework or the cultural samples first?
SINEGO: I normally start with the cultural samples first and shape the electronic music around it.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Can you give an example of some songs that you recently did that way?
SINEGO: There is one song called Secreto de Amor by Joan Sebastian that I am sampling to create an electronic track. Basically, I started with the vocal and shaped everything around it. I changed the chords, the bass, I just used the vocal. But I started with that feeling that the vocal was evoking.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Looking ahead, how do you see the role of Latin electronic music evolving globally, and what part do you hope to play in that movement?
SINEGO: I think Latin electronic is going to become very, very important. Just because there are so many samples that are being used for music in Europe and the U.S. that I think that’s going to enable a lot of Latin-based artists to showcase their music worldwide. And it’s going to become really, really—kind of what happened with reggaeton with electronic music.
As Latin electronic music continues to rise on the global stage, Sinego stands at the forefront of a movement that refuses to be confined by geography or genre. His music is a testament to the idea that great sound knows no boundaries—that an old bolero can live in a futuristic club set, and that Latin American storytelling can find its voice in a four-on-the-floor beat. With an artist like Sinego, the future of electronic music doesn’t just sound innovative—it feels deeply, unmistakably human.