Julio Galvez is a music lover, world traveler, community organizer and music entrepreneur - known formally as "The Whooligan" - artist, DJ and producer with over 15 years of performance experience, as well as the director of worldwide bookings and partnerships for Los Angeles based music platform, Soulection.

 

 

Julio is also the founder of newly formed humanitarian organization, Room Service International. Room Service aims to amplify stories and important issues from underprivileged and impoverished regions from all over the world. The seasoned artist, event curator and humanitarian brings a unique perspective to the music industry through passion, service, open-mindedness and inherent positivity. Since joining Soulection in the summer of 2013, Julio has executed and managed 20+ domestic and international tours, as well as countless one-off events, reaching 6 continents and over 100+ cities, for over 15+ artists.

 

 

Julio’s relentless work ethic, insatiable curiosity for travel and undeniable love of bringing people together has added not only added to Soulection’s increasing growth and visibility, but more importantly, fostered a community in celebration of progressive-underground music, diversity, exploration and respect; in essence, the birth of Room Service International.

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As a trusted source of insight and groundbreaking music across the globe, Julio’s zest for life, ability to identify new music and creative culture first, has led him to collaborations with brands including MTV, VICE, Red Bull, Soundcloud, Def Jam Records, NIKE, PUMA, K-Swiss, Daily Paper and more.

 

 

 

As a multifaceted and genre-bending artist, he has also shared the stage with Mac Miller, Vince Staples, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ A-Trak, The Internet, Little Dragon, De La Soul, Pete Rock and more. The Whooligan has also received press mentions from Billboard Magazine, Los Angeles Times, MIC, Forbes, The Guardian, MIXMAG, HYPEBEAST and more. Whether blending two records in a unique fashion or working closely to help develop next-level music creators, the common thread is his ability to see beauty in all.

 

The Whooligan’s live performances permeate an eclectic, stylistic mix of internationally influenced progressive soul, funky house and feel good hip hop that will mirror the soul of the crowd, his love for people and his intimate connection with the world and travel.
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The Whooligan currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.