RNX Perspective on No Sleep In Rio
I’m Real Niños, a DJ and music creator who lives for vibes over genres. I’ve been DJing for 16 years already, starting out when I was still young and growing it into what I do today. Under my main alias, I deliver Tech House DJ mixes with smooth transitions, summer grooves, and high-energy builds.
I also release music as RNX (Real Niños Xtra) — my Latin dance and reggaeton alter ego. That’s where the energy is made for sweaty clubs, global rhythms, and endless summer nights.
What I do:
DJ mixes (Tech House / summer vibes)
Original tracks (Reggaeton / Latin pop / dance)
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I started DJing when I was young and have been behind the decks for 16 years. That background shaped how I approach every track — focusing on flow, energy, and how it feels on a dancefloor. My Tech House roots bring the smooth transitions and builds, while my love for Latin and reggaeton adds rhythm and heat. This song is basically a mix of both worlds: DJ instincts from years of live sets combined with global sounds that keep people moving.
My earliest memory of music goes back to middle school. I was about 14 and had just earned my first money working on a farm. With that, I bought a pair of huge speakers for my bedroom. From then on, I spent hours blasting electronic music and early EDM, that’s really where my love for electronic sounds started.
It wasn’t one big decision. It just grew step by step. Around 16, when I moved to the city, I started taking DJ’ing more seriously and playing at parties and events. I always kept in mind that it would stay a hobby project, something I do because I love it, not because I have to. That mindset kept the fun and passion alive all these years.
This release plays into Reggaeton, Latin Dance, and Pop, with influences from House and club music. It blends Latin rhythms, modern electronic production, and dancefloor energy, making it fit well for both summer playlists and late-night party vibes.
I don’t really chase one style. Music and taste are always evolving. I’ve always loved harder sounds above 140 BPM, but I’ve also played countless nights of DJ’ing at clubs, birthdays, and school parties, where the vibe could shift completely. My love has always been for anything electronic, whether that’s Latin pop rhythms or a heavy high-BPM banger. My taste changes every few months, and back then I wasn’t even aware of all the genres and subgenres we talk about today. For me it has always been about the vibe and the feeling in my head and body.
For me, it’s music that instantly grabs you and makes you move without thinking. Groovy, raw, and addictive
It’s electronic music that sits between Tech House energy and Latin rhythms. My mixes bring smooth transitions and long builds, while my RNX tracks add chants, grooves, and global dancefloor vibes.
Avicii. His melodies and energy defined a generation, and I never got the chance to see him perform live. Experiencing one of his shows would have been unforgettable.
It’s hard to pick, but two stand out. Midnight Heat will always be special because it was the track where I really found my RNX sound in reggaeton and Latin dance. But No Sleep in Rio, my fourth release, feels like my best work so far in terms of production and quality.
A summer festival stage, open air, with thousands of people dancing as the sun goes down. Big visuals, heavy sound, and a crowd that doesn’t want the night to end.
In a supermarket. I heard a random track playing over the speakers and had to Shazam it because the groove caught me immediately.
I hope they can imagine the setting even if they’re not there. My vibes as a DJ have always been about beach parties, boat parties, cocktails by the water, or a dark summer night in a club. I want people to feel energy, enjoy life, and think about the parties they’ve been to and the ones still to come.
SoundCloud and MixCloud for my DJ mixes, and Spotify for my original tracks. Those platforms let me share both sides of what I do in the best way.
Energetic, international.
Yeah, always did. I started out with a DJ controller and VirtualDJ when I was younger, then moved on to CDJs in my room. Over the years I’ve played on almost everything — CDJ-100S, 200, 400, 800, 1000MK2, even DVJ-1000s in some clubs — and more recently the 2000s, 2000 Nexus, and now the CDJ-3000. These days practice is less about learning the gear and more about refining production, sound, and the overall flow of a set.
People coming up to me after a DJ set to say thanks and asking to take pictures together. From an artist perspective I can’t really get used to that, it always feels surreal or something.
Playing an important set and having the equipment suddenly glitch or freeze. In that moment every second feels like an hour, and you have to keep calm while fixing it in front of a crowd. And that happend more then once....
Once during a boat party with about 600 people, the power completely went out while I was playing. Total silence, total blackout. It was embarrassing in the moment, but also unforgettable.
I would make it easier for independent artists to get visibility without needing huge budgets. There’s so much talent that never gets heard because algorithms and gatekeepers decide what people see first.
I’ve worked in hospitality, from restaurants to bars, and later moved into IT consultancy. Those jobs taught me discipline, how to deal with people, and how to keep going even when things get tough, all skills that help me as an artist too.
To always stay true to your own taste and not just follow trends. If you believe in the vibe you create, the right people will connect with it sooner or later.
Probably to be more patient. I often want results fast, but music (and growth) takes time. Learning to enjoy the process is something I keep working on.
Back in my teenage years I sometimes pushed limits with loud music and late nights. Nothing extreme, but enough to get complaints and warnings. Music was always worth the risk though.
That consistency beats perfection. You can spend forever trying to make something flawless, but releasing, learning, and growing from the process matters more than waiting for the “perfect” track.
The love for it. Music has been part of my life since I was a teenager, and even when it’s just a hobby project, the energy and connection it brings keep me coming back.
