Pedro Luis Nunes Maia (born 21 September 1999 in

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), known by the stage name Mochakk is a Brazilian DJ and

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Biography

Speaking of his upbringing, Mochakk noted that he developed a desire to play instruments early in his childhood and downloaded a mixing application on his mother's computer by the age of 12. He grew up in a music-filled home, influenced by his mother's love of

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and

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and his father's passion for

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and

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. He took it upon himself to continue his music education. From the age of eight to 11 he took electric guitar and drum lessons and by the age of 13, along with Street dance classes, he was making

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beats. His penchant for

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and heavy kicks became a core element of his music. At the age of 15, he started DJing around

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, and as he began releasing music, he quickly gained bookings across Brazil. Mochakk dropped out of fashion school and entered the university of music production. In 2022, Mochakk gained international recognition after a viral

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video featuring his dance moves to PAWSA's "Roll Play" garnered 1.3 million likes. That year, he expanded his reach beyond Brazil and made his debut on DC-10 with

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in Ibiza. He also launched his own label, MOTRAXX. Throughout 2023, he became a regular performer at Circoloco and organized his own series of events titled Mochakk Calling in various cities, including São Paulo,

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, and

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. He appeared at festivals such as CRSSD,

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, was featured as a guest at a

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event in London, and played back-to-back with

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. In August, he released the single "Jealous," which samples

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's 1977 track "Dreamin." ''

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'' praised the song as featuring "funky house production that's fun, fresh, and accessible," while EDM.com described it as "a collision course between groove, dance, funk and house." In 2023, Mochakk released the track "Jealous" on Circoloco Records. He also made his debut on

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, collaborating with Dogghauz label mates Jay Mariana and Cesar Nardini on a remix of the classic house track "Finally" by

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and Julie McKnight. On 26 July 2024, Mochakk released the first part of his EP, ''Locomotiva Ibiza 2099'', via Circoloco Records, which received critical acclaim and was noted by ''

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'' to have "captivated audiences with its innovative sound and energy." The second part, ''Locomotiva Ibiza 2099 II'', was released on 6 September 2024, featuring three new tracks, including "No Boys Allowed (OG House Mix)" with Canadian rapper

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and "Estribeira," featuring Brazilian artist Artisian. In September 2024, Mochakk opened a club named OBLIQO in his hometown of

. It launched with a party for his latest EP, ''Locomotiva Ibiza 2099 - Part II'', featuring a gallery space dedicated to the history of electronic music in Brazil and workshops led by industry veterans. In 2024, Mochakk was ranked #61 on

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's "Top 100 DJs" list. Mochakk's DJ sets include classic house,

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, Brazilian rap, American hip hop, and

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. His skater boy aesthetic, influenced by his passion for

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, permeates his visual style. His mentors and collaborators include

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and

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Discography

Singles

* "Caribbean Queen" with Haas (2020) * "Inflación" (2021) * "Da Fonk" with Joni (2022) (

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) * "False Need" (2022) (Black Book Records) * "Jealous" (2023) ( Circoloco Records) * "Secret" with Breaking Beattz (2023) (Musical Freedom Records) * "NO8DO" with Fernando Ouro (2023) ( Cercle Records)

EPs

* ''Locomotiva Ibiza 2099 I'' (2024) (Circoloco Records) * ''Locomotiva Ibiza 2099 II'' (2024)

Remixes

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ft. Nicky Da B - "Express Yourself (Mochakk Remix)" (2022) *

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ft. Anane - "Cosmic Witch (Mochakk Remix)" (2023) *

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- "Superstylin' (Mochakk Remix)" (2023) *

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ft. Rema - "Rizzla (Mochakk Remix)" (2023) *

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- "Lost In Space (Mochakk Remix)" (2024)

References

{{Authority control 1999 births Living people 21st-century Brazilian musicians Brazilian DJs Brazilian electronic musicians Brazilian house musicians Brazilian record producers People from Sorocaba