Photo: Matinée presents Ibiza Rising at Universal Studios Beats by DJ Hector Fonseca Saturday, June 4th

By Charlie Rockafort

Don’t hate him because he’s beautiful. Once a runway model, Hector Fonseca has transformed himself into one of America’s hottest DJs. In addition to headlining some of the most important parties around the world –New York’s Black Party, Miami’s Winter Party, and Circuit Festival in Barcelona – Hector has released two top selling compilation albums and remixes for pop artists like Katy Perry, Kelis and Lady Gaga. The matinee idol returns to Gay Days on June 4th to spin the ultimate dance event of the summer, Matinée presents Ibiza Rising at Universal Studios.

Tell us a bit about your spinning style – what can we expect at Ibiza Rising?

Expect the unexpected! I’m all about live mixing and re-mixing. I tend to play tribal progressive with vocal samples and classics worked in. I also preview remixes and productions I have been working on. I never play the same set twice so my dance floor is always a unique experience.

What are you most proud of in your career?

My production work. There are a lot of DJs out there.

I can honestly say I bring something unique to the table with my original music. It’s rare in this business and I’m proud of it.

What is it like to be a Matinee idol?

I can’t complain! I’m very fortunate to do what I love.

Have your looks ever gotten in the way?

When I started dj’ing, people looked down on the fact that I had been a model. That made me work really hard on my music with less focus on my image.

Let’s talk about your music. What are you working on now?

I am now doing official remixes for artists like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, but that’s not where it ends for me. I would like to write some original music for them someday and win awards for it.

With all of your success, do you worry you may have reached your peak?

While I’ve done a lot in a relatively short amount of time, I definitely have not peaked. I look at my predecessors like Danny Tenaglia, Victor Calderone and Abel and I know I have not reached their level. I am on my way, though. Finish the sentence: A good night out starts with… A sexy beat. It ends with… A sexy someone you meet.