How Bob Sinclar Helped Change Nico de Andrea’s Career

For Nico de Andrea, one moment stands above the rest when reflecting on the path that shaped his career: playing Pacha Ibiza alongside fellow French icon Bob Sinclar.

“To play at Pacha Ibiza. Bob Sinclar invited me to play with him several times and it definitely changed my whole life as a DJ,” Nico says.

For anyone familiar with dance music culture, the weight of that statement speaks for itself. Pacha Ibiza remains one of the most recognized clubs in the world, a place deeply tied to the history of house music and generations of artists who helped shape it. And Bob Sinclar is part of that history. The French producer became one of dance music’s defining names through records like World Hold On, Love Generation, and Rock This Party, tracks that crossed over far beyond clubs and into mainstream culture worldwide.

For Nico, the connection with Bob was not just a one off booking. Years before sharing the booth together in Ibiza, Nico had already been building a relationship through music. In 2013, he released a remix of Bob Sinclar’s Sea Lion Woman, followed by his remix of New New New in 2016. Those records helped establish an early creative link between the two French producers.

Over time, that mutual respect became more public.

Last year, when Bob Sinclar was asked to name an underrated DJ worth following, he immediately mentioned Nico de Andrea. Nico later reflected on the moment in an emotional post online.

“I’ve always looked at my life in music as a marathon,” he wrote. “Being called ‘underrated’ has never bothered me, it often leads to the most beautiful surprises.”

He continued by speaking about the years spent building his foundation through vinyl collecting, long hours in small clubs, and slowly developing his sound before eventually reaching larger stages.

“Hearing these words from Bob Sinclar, someone who’s built a true and lasting career, validates every choice I’ve made.”

For Nico, the story is not just about one night at Pacha. It represents years of work finally being recognized by someone whose career helped inspire an entire generation of French electronic artists.