Christian Montoya, a Chilean-born and Spain-based DJ and producer, is a global ambassador of house music in all its flavors, blending deep, afro and organic house with his unique Latin-ethnic beats. His career skyrocketed after his iconic performance at the Loveparade in Santiago de Chile in 2005, paving the way for an international trajectory that spans across Canada, Germany, Portugal, Norway, Finland, France, Belgium, Italy, and Croatia. With notable performances in Spain’s electronic hubs like Barcelona, Madrid, and the ever-magical Ibiza, Montoya has cemented himself as a tastemaker in the global house music scene.
Montoya’s alter ego, DJ_MONTT, perfectly suits the refined atmospheres of restaurants and terraces, with a focus on lounge music. From 2017 to 2019, Montoya curated playlists and delivered mesmerizing sets for Matiz Restaurant at the prestigious Hotel Molina Larios in Málaga, creating sophisticated musical experiences that enhanced the venue’s ambiance. His versatility shines as he effortlessly switches between deep house for the dance floor and elegant lounge sounds for more intimate settings.
Today, Montoya continues to bring his sophisticated lounge sound to restaurants along the Costa del Sol, including venues like La Cúpula Lounge in Benalmádena, El Rincón Asturiano in Arroyo de la Miel, and El Alabardero in Marbella. His weekly residency at Barracuda Rooftop in Torremolinos has become a key hotspot for sophisticated electronic musicenthusiasts, further solidifying his presence in this refined genre.
In 2011, Montoya released The Power of the Moon on Chile’s DNW Records, gaining support from world-class artists like Namito and Tube & Berger. His music connects deeply with energies that permeate the dance floor, leading to major appearances such as the OHM Festival in Croatia, where he shared the stage with the likes of The Martinez Brothers, Steve Lawler, and Nicole Moudaber.
Montoya’s deep connection to Ibiza runs through his project Eivissa Fresh Flavours (EFF®), a digital ecosystem he co-founded alongside Manuel Frias and Doctor Leuman. EFF® blends the authentic sounds of Ibiza with fresh, international house music influences, regularly bringing that Ibiza magic to new audiences through their releases and events. Montoya also directs and hosts the EFF® Weekly Radio Show, broadcast live every Wednesday on BeachGroove Radio. The show features exclusive unreleased tracks and occasionally invites artists from the EFF® label.
2024 marks a new chapter as Montoya embarks on his first-ever Asia Tour, supported by Inovasia and Latin Flash, expanding his global reach even further. With recent standout releases like AMMINNA and The Flames, he continues to deliver house tracks that ignite dance floors and lounge spaces alike.
Christian Montoya is a visionary in the house music landscape—whether in the heart of Ibiza’s club scene or curating tranquil vibes for upscale dining. His passion, global experience, and dedication to creating unique musical moments make him an artist that transcends boundaries, uniting people through the universal language of music.