OKRAA

UK-based Colombian artist OKRAA can be heard producing a wide spectrum of electronic styles, spanning Electro and Breaks, UK Garage, Latin-infused experiments and synthesizer-heavy Ambient.


Recently, his work has been played on platforms like BBC Radio 1, BBC Music 6, KEXP, NTS Radio, and Rinse FM. Press outlets like Resident Advisor, DJ MAG, Mixmag, and VICE, have covered his releases. During his career, he has performed at Pop-Kultur Festival (Berlin), SXSW (Austin, TX), Mutek, Festival Estéreo Picnic and has toured through the UK, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Mexico, and Colombia. His tracks have been played by the likes of Dave Clarke, Busy P, Skream, and more.


With more dance-floor focused releases on esteemed labels such as Lobster Theremin, Holding Hands, Superlux and Neo Violence under the Laudrup moniker, Juan’s OKRAA alias has laid ambition to cover many unrestricted styles moving forward.



Winner of 'Bogotá, Capital creativa de la música' national composition award from IDARTES + a 'Best Electronic Artist' nomination in Colombia's most important music awards (SHOCK awards), Juan’s creative flair for conceptual application, fluidity in style, and emphasis on live performance can be heard throughout his debut album, ‘1994’ released on A Strangely Isolated Place (ASIP): Releases ( 36 / Bvdub / Rafael Anton Irisarri)