Hot Picks: Chinonegro Shares The Tracks Powering His BotaniQ Debut
- Undrtone Blog
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Chinonegro’s rise has been driven by groove, patience and instinct.
Born in Chiclayo, Peru, he has steadily built global momentum through releases on Crosstown Rebels, elrow Music, Mindshake and Deeperfect, before breaking through in 2025 with ‘Funky Beat’ on 8Bit. Heavy support from Marco Carola, Mochakk, Franky Rizardo and Rossi pushed his sound into a wider view without losing its raw edge.
Now he makes his debut on Dennis Cruz’s BotaniQ label with the ‘Mi Gentee’ EP. The release channels everything that defines his style. Rhythm-led pressure. Commanding vocals. Club-ready energy rooted in feeling rather than excess. It also reinforces BotaniQ’s direction as a home for artists connected by groove, atmosphere and a natural sense of flow. Buy/stream it here: ffm.to/bnq004.
For this edition of Hot Picks, Chinonegro looks back at the records that shaped his journey. From early emotional moments on the beach to career-defining club weapons and personal milestones, these tracks tell the story behind the sound.
Hot Natured - ‘Benediction’
“This track marked the beginning of my career as an electronic music DJ. I first heard it on the beach in my city about 13 years ago.”
Depeche Mode - ‘Cover Me’ (Dixon Remix)
“Many sunrises with this one. It’s one of my favourite tracks for closing a party in the morning.”
Chinonegro - ‘Funky Beat’
“This track put me on the radar of the industry and many other people. It means a lot to me.”
Coyu - ‘El Baile Alemán’
“An epic and timeless tech house track. Brutal tension. I could play it forever.”
Butch - ‘Big Futt’
“This is how I discovered one of my favourite producers. Butch has been a reference for me since I started producing.”
Matthew Dekay, Lee Burridge - ‘Lost In A Moment’
“This melody always gives me goosebumps. I play it only on very special occasions.”
Reboot - ‘Ready To Flow’
“Cecille has always been my favourite label. Reboot is a huge influence and this track had to be here.”
Armand Van Helden - ‘I Want Your Soul’
“My favourite classic from a true legend. You can never go wrong with this one.”
Nick Curly - ‘Amnezia’
“My brother Nick is a legend and one of my favourite producers. This track is one of my favourites of his.”
Chinonegro - ‘Mi Gentee’
“This is the track my fans asked for the most before it was released. It blends all my influences and means a lot to me.”
Chinonegro’s ‘Mi Gentee’ EP is available now via BotaniQ.
These Hot Picks capture the roots behind his sound. Emotion, memory and groove. The same elements are driving his next chapter.
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