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From humble beginnings to the world stage, Wade has consistently outperformed expectation through a combination of talent and driving focus.

The man born Juan Carlos Cruz Lopez had a modest upbringing in rural southern Spain. Young Wade may not have been surrounded by luxuries growing up, but he had a gift far more precious: exposure to a variety of music from many different cultures.

During those formative years, a passion for music would take hold. Wade set sights on breaking out of his environment and moving to the bright lights of the city. Nothing could cage his ambition.

To the wider dance music community, Wade first came to prominence as part of the Solid Grooves set-up.

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 and PAWSA, he was responsible for bringing the brand to the forefront of London’s underground scene in the early days. Nowadays he is largely disassociated with the party, but you can still hear that distinct "groover" signature that runs through his productions.

No doubt those early interactions planted the seed for Wade to start his own platform. Criterio is his own label and party series. Talk about making an impact, Criterio managed the feat of selling-out Fabrik Madrid on its very first showcase - especially impressive when you consider the venue's 4000 person capacity. The Spanish capital sure knows how to party.

The label is also going from strength to strength. Shortly after launching, Criterio was snapped-up as a concession to Universal Music. Such a global force throwing their support behind Wade's artistic vision should tell you all you need to know about where he’s headed.

Such is his versatility as a DJ, Wade is just as capable playing a headline set in an intimate bunker club as he is on a festival main stage. Whether sharing the bill with 

In spite of his unassuming nature, when he gets behind the decks, Wade has a taste for the theatrical and he isn't afraid to put audiences outside their comfort zone.

When you consider his background, Wade's rise to international stardom is nothing short of spectacular. There's nothing average about him. Pretty good going for a kid from the sleepy end of town.

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