Ape Drums is a producer and DJ known for fusing elements of Afro-tech, dancehall, and club music into stripped-down tracks built for movement.

Born Eric Alberto-Lopez in Houston, Texas, he began experimenting with music production in his teens, learning structure and arrangement by ear before ever having access to professional tools. His early years as a breakdancer played a major role in shaping how he hears rhythm and how he builds his sets.

He first gained attention with the release of 

 in 2014 and has since built a steady discography that includes original material, collaborations, and remixes. His remix of 

 have become two of his most streamed releases to date.

Ape Drums became closely associated with Major Lazer through early collaborations and was officially invited to join the group in 2019. With them, he toured internationally and performed on major stages, while continuing to release and perform under his own name. 

His solo sets reflect the sounds he’s long been drawn to: tightly arranged percussion, dancehall structure, and club-ready momentum influenced by his upbringing and cultural roots.

Now based in Miami, he balances touring, solo production, and collaborative work — maintaining a style grounded in instinct, clarity, and physical energy that translates directly to the dancefloor.

United States

moombahton

Ape Drums

german pop

german hip hop

ELIF

Corinne

OLAF

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Ape Drums w. Elif

afro house

tribal house

AWEN

Tiffy Vera

Firungi

ASMOT

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Ape Drums with Awen [Hybrid]

tech house

Ben Murphy

United Kingdom

house

stutter house

Fred again..

Slovenia

Brina Knauss

Wuki

Belgium

belgian dance

belgian edm

big room

dutch house

electro house

pop dance

progressive electro house

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Italy

deep disco house

minimal techno

Nic Fanciulli

Spain

Belanuit

Germany

german dark minimal techno

The YellowHeads

dance pop

uk dance

Sigala

Seb Fontaine

Ape Drums

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