DJ and electronic music producer Alex Kentucky has died in Ibiza, the reasons for which have not yet been disclosed. Electronic music magazine Fiesta & Bullshit has shared a social media post by Jordi Carreras, a well-known DJ on Ibiza's house music scene.
«You leave us with an immense musical legacy, full of sensitivity and depth, which will continue to resonate within each of us,» Carreras wrote. «Your essence will remain eternal in music and in our memories».
Born in the Canary Islands, Alex Kentucky quickly became part of Ibiza society. His elegant deep house rhythms captivated audiences on the island, and he won numerous awards, including ‘Best National DJ’ and ‘Best Deep House DJ’. He contributed to the prestigious Ibiza Global Radio and was a resident DJ at prominent venues and renowned nightclubs on the island and in other cities, such as Madrid and London. As a producer, he released music on emerging labels with an international reach, such as Deepclass Records and Reisei Records. He has been the artistic director at Adult Music Records since 2012.