Pablo Flores

Pablo Flores is a Puerto Rican DJ, record producer, remixer and arranger;[1] known for being the world's premier Latin remixer and DJ.

Pablo Flores
Birth namePablo Flores
OriginSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • remixer
  • arranger
Instruments
  • DJ gear
  • DJ software
  • Studio Console
  • keyboards
Years active1976–present
Associated acts

Biography

At the age of 16, Pablo Flores was already putting his love of pop music to work managing San Juan, Puerto Rico's top record store and eventually, at 19, opening his own music store "El Discobolo". Even though it carried a wide variety of music genres, “El Discobolo” specialized in dance music, catering to club DJs.

Flores' expertise in dance music then led to a 17-year career as Latin America's top club DJ, spinning records at San Juan's legendary Bachelor discothèque. There, he created exclusive versions of current songs, transforming romantic Latin ballads into high energy dance floor hits by blending Latin, European and American rhythms, into his own unique sound.

In 1984, Flores' distinctive mixing style caught the attention of Miami Sound Machine's Emilio and Gloria Estefan, at the time preparing their first English-language record. After visiting Bachelor and hearing Flores' up-tempo version of one of their ballads, they asked him to remix the first single, “Dr. Beat”, from their forthcoming album, their first in English. Topping the dance charts in the U.S. and Europe, that remix of “Dr. Beat” paved the way for Gloria Estefan's signature hit “Conga”. Flores' remix of “Conga” was the version released as the single and album track, catapulting Gloria's career as the top Latin crossover artist in the last 30 years, and establishing Flores' reputation as a hit making remixer. Since then, Pablo has produced over 30 remixes for Gloria Estefan.

Time and time again he has proven to be a major influence in many artists’ careers.

In 1996 Ricky Martin was well known in Latin America but it was Flores' and longtime friend and collaborator Javier Garza's remixed version of “Maria”, that exploded worldwide, selling millions of copies and establishing Ricky's crossover success. Because of the impact of that remix, with its fusion of Brazilian and Afro-Latin percussion, Ricky was asked to create a theme for the 1998 World Cup, and so the mega-hit “The Cup of Life” was created, with many of the melodic and percussive elements of the “Maria” remix. Flores' remix of “The Cup of Life” was one of 1998's biggest selling records. Pablo has made a total of 14 remixes for Ricky Martin.

Superstar Madonna also sought out Flores' unique sound for her singles “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Buenos Aires” from her film “Evita”. The only commissioned remix of that song, Flores' version of “Don’t Cry...” sold millions and generated pop radio's interest in playing the song.

Another notable example of Flores' versatility and knack for creating pop hits is Colombian superstar Shakira. In addition to producing five important remixes for Shakira, Flores delved into the world of songwriting and co-wrote and co-produced her smash hit “Ojos Asi”, the Arab influenced rock / dance tune that not only jump- started her international success, but earned her a 2000 Grammy. More than any other song from her extensive catalog, “Ojos Asi” is featured on five different Shakira albums, including an English language version, “Eyes Like Yours”, on the multi-platinum “Laundry Service”.

Flores' remix of Jennifer Lopez's first single “If You Had My Love” was featured in the video of that song, earning her a Best Dance Video Grammy nomination. He has remixed 5 tracks for Ms. Lopez, and received a Grammy nomination for mixing her signature song "Let's Get Loud"

Another part of Flores' multi-faceted career was his 3 years (1987-1990) as an exclusive remixer for popular Puerto Rican radio station, KQ-105, and in 1989 as resident DJ on the hit Puerto Rican TV show, Party Time.

Pablo has continued to develop his unique style as evidenced in hits from not only major Latin artists like Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Thalia, Chayanne, Yolandita Monge, Julio Iglesias, Carlos Vives and Olga Tañón, among many others, but also from mainstream pop stars such as Madonna, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, N’sync, Backstreet Boys, Phil Collins and Mandy Moore to name a few.

In 2011, Flores collaborated again with his mentor, Gloria Estefan. “Miss Little Havana”, Estefan's first release in English in 8 years, produced “Wepa”, and the 2nd single “Hotel Nacional” both of which reached the #1 spot on Billboard's Dance Charts. Flores' remixes of both songs are considered to be among the most outstanding.

His most recent remix work is "This is Our Love" for new Miami based singer Sophi, and the anthem "I'm Free" for Dutch superstar Angelique Van Hamersveld.

From 2011 to 2015, Pablo returned to his DJ and Radio roots, with a popular mix show on Puerto Rico radio station Magic 97.3.

On Aug. 17, 2013 Pablo presented a tribute event, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the legendary Bachelor disco called "Bachelor Forever 2013" where he performed as a DJ for the first time in over 20 years. That event was the most successful 2013 Dance event in Puerto Rico, with over 3,500 people attending.

On Jan. 28, 2017, Pablo, together with his partner Norberto "Junior" Molina, opened their own internet radio station named BPM Dance Radio, specializing in 70's, 80's and 90's Dance Music. This hugely successful station features mixshows by Puerto Rico's top DJs, in addition to Pablo's own weekly mixshow "The Art of the Mix"

Remixes for Gloria Estefan

Other remixes

Albita
  • "Chico Chévere"

Alejandro Fernández
  • "Háblame"

Alejandro Ibarra
  • "Quiero Contigo"

Alejandro Sanz
  • "Quisiera"

Amanda Miguel
  • "No Te Vayas A Morir"
  • "Ojos De Alquitrán"

Amistades Peligrosas
  • "Está Yayó"

Angelique
  • "I'm Free"

Arrow
  • "Limbo Calypso"

Azucar Moreno
  • "Olé"
  • "Oye Como Vá"

Backstreet Boys

Barry Manilow
  • "Hey Mambo"

Carlos Ponce
  • "Amiga Sombra"
  • "Escuchame"
  • "Mujer Con Pantalones"
  • "Recuerdo"
  • "Rezo"

Carlos Vives
  • "Carito"
  • "Déjame Entrar"
  • "El Amor de Mi Tierra"
  • "Fruta Fresca"
  • "La Gota Fria"
  • "Luna Nueva"
  • "Megamix"
  • "Pa' Maité"
  • "Papadio"
  • "Tu Amor Eterno"

Celia Cruz
  • "Sazón"

Cerrone (Kongas)
  • "Africanism" (feat. Donna Allen)

Chantelle
  • "Paradise"

Chayanne
  • "Este Ritmo Se Baila Asi"
  • "Guajira"
  • "Pata Pata"
  • "Por Esa Mujer"
  • "Salome"
  • "Simon Sez"
  • "Soleil, Soleil"
  • "Solo Traigo Ritmo"

Cheito Quiñones
  • "El Baile De La Vela"

Chichi Peralta
  • "Amor Narcótico"

Christina Aguilera
  • "Genio Atrapado"

Daiquirí feat. Celi Bee
  • "Mi Tumbao"

Daniel René
  • "I Take It Back"

Daniela Mercury
  • "Perla Negra"

Dany Brillant
  • "La Queue Du Chat"

David Lee Roth
  • "Cuban Coffee"
  • "Living in America"

Deep Forest
  • "Madazulu"

Donato Y Estéfano
  • "Y Bailo"

Ednita Nazario
  • "Tres Deseos"

Elvis Crespo
  • "Wow Flash"

Emmanuel
  • "Bella Senora"
  • "Jarro Pichao"
  • "La Chica De Humo"
  • "Magdalena"
  • "Mega Mix 1992"
  • "No He Podido Verte"

Ernesto D'Alessio
  • "Cambiaré"

Federico De La Vega
  • "Cielo"

Florivonne
  • "Mony Mony"

Garibaldi
  • "Dame Un Beso"
  • "Los Hijos De Buda"

Gian Marco
  • "Se Me Olvidó"

Gipsy Kings
  • "Hotel California"

Ilegales
  • "Beat it With Your Rhythm Stick"
  • "Chocolate" (LP Track Producer)

Jennifer Lopez

Jon Secada
  • "Stop" / "Así"
  • "Whipped"

Jon Secada & Ana Gabriel
  • "Quiero Vivir La Vida Amándote" (Theme from "Zorro")

José Luis Rodríguez
  • "Agárrense De Las Manos"
  • "Amalia Rosa"
  • "Jump In The Line" (LP track co-producer)
  • "La Fiesta"
  • "Se Ve Y Se Va" (LP track co-producer)

Juan Luis Guerra
  • "Bilirrubina"
  • "De Tu Boca"
  • "Guavaberry"

Julia Fordham
  • "Genius"

Julio Iglesias
  • "A Caña Y A Café"
  • "Gozar La Vida"
  • "La Gota Fria"
  • "Mal Acostumbrado"
  • "Me Ama Mo"
  • "Milonga Sentimental"

Kairo
  • "Espejos De Un Café"

Kassav
  • "Leve Tet Ou"
  • "O Madiana"

Lisa M
  • "Everybody Dancing Now"
  • "Vengo Alborotá" (LP Remixer)

Lissette
  • "Mama"

Lola Flores
  • "Ay Alvariño"

Lou Briel
  • "Se Como Duele"
  • "Solo Yo"

Luis Enrique
  • "Por Tu Amor"

Luis Miguel
  • "Girl in a Sports Car"

Madonna
  • "Buenos Aires"
  • "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"

Mandy Moore
  • "One Sided Love" (co-composer / co-producer)

Magneto
  • "Amor Salado"
  • "Eva Maria"
  • "Mega Mix 1991"
  • "Mira Mira Mira"
  • "Sigue Sigue"
  • "Sugar Sugar"
  • "Vuela Vuela"

Marc Anthony
  • "I Need To Know"

MDO
  • "Groove With Me Tonight"

Mijares
  • "No Me Esperes Más"

Moisés Angulo
  • "Avelina"

MSM
  • "Domíname" (LP track co-writer / co-producer)
  • "I'm the Only One"
  • "Sobe Son" (LP track)

Myriam Hernandez
  • "Leña y Fuego" (LP Track)

No U Turn
  • "I Still Love You"

NSYNC

Olga Tañón
  • "Megamix"
  • "Ran Kan Kan" (with Tito Puente)

Orquesta De Acordeones De Puerto Rico
  • "La Boricua"

Paul Anka
  • "She's A Lady"

Phil Collins
  • "Wear My Hat"

Rabanes
  • "Everybody"

Raphael
  • "Tarántula"

Ricardo Montaner
  • "Vamos Pa' La Conga"

Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin & Madonna
  • "Be Careful"

Rubén Blades
  • "Baby's in Black"
  • "Caminando"
  • "West Indian Man"

Sergio Vargas
  • "Bamboleo"

Shakira

Simone
  • "Beija Me Beija"

Soluna
  • "Bring it To Me"

Sophi
  • "This is Our Love (Asi Es El Amor)"

Sophy de Puerto Rico
  • "Así No Te Amará Jamás"
  • "Marinero"
  • "No Es Fácil"
  • "No Lo Dejes Caer"
  • "No Soy Como Tú"
  • "Se Ve Y Se Va"
  • "Te Equivocas"
  • "Tu Tienes La Culpa"

Spice and Co.
  • "Dance Across the Seas" (LP co-producer)
  • "Round & Round"
  • "Shake it Up Baby"

Thalía

Tito Puente (with Olga Tañón)
  • "Ran Kan Kan" (from "The Mambo Kings")

Unikko
  • "Muévete"

Various Artists
  • "Non-Stop Music" Mix LP

Vatikano
  • "Ojos Verdes"

Vitamin C
  • "Me, Myself & I"

Will Smith

Wilkins
  • "Margarita"

Words 4 2
  • "Society Killed By Who"

Yolandita Monge
  • "Fuiste un Sueño"
  • "Mega Mix 1991"
  • "No Me Acostumbro"
  • "Por Ti"
  • "Viviré Sin Ti"

Yuri
  • "Asi Es La Vida"
  • "El Apagón"

References:[2]

Notes
  1. Pablo Flores - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-03-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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