Erick Orrosquiesta better known through his stage name Deorro has just sent shockwaves past social media with an announcement that he is formally about to quit DJing! The young and talented producer and DJ from Los Angeles, who formerly used his stage alias as TON!C announced via Twitter that he’s ready to hang up his DJing boots, so as to focus more on his production and family. The young producer, who shot to superstardom with his single ‘Yee’, is currently signed onto Dim Mak records, opened up about his feelings and gave a heartfelt list of reasons why he felt it was time to step aside from the decks.
I just want you to know that I’m actually going to quit djing.
— (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
1. Because it’s keeping me away from my family, and it’s making it difficult to do what I love, which is produce music. #FAM — (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
2. I’m not the center of attention kind of guy, I don’t like being spoiled.
— (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
3. As they said at the start of my career, “I’m not brand/artist material”. I’ve proved to them that it’s all about the music, not looks. — (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
4. I ditched the pandafunk crew I was helping, to go on tour. My family is set now, I have what I need. Time to return and get them touring.
— (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
5. I’ve missed out on my two boys way too much now. — (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
6. Touring, being tired 80% of the time, always in a rush, having no time at all, is preventing from helping so many chasing the same dream.
— (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
7. Quitting won’t affect anything, other than me doing live performances in your city. In fact, I’ll be able to release much more music. — (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
8. I’ll have more time to produce more music. And there’s nothing better than more music 😀
— (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
I once posted about helping many, at my peak, I once had 127 students around the world. I’m keeping my word, imma help as many as possible.
— (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
We need more to focus on the upcoming talent, and not money. Pandafunk will do the best they can. And I believe helping can change lives. — (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
So call me a sellout as much as you want. I do certain things for the experience. I want to pass on my knowledge to who ever needs it.
— (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
Family and music. #FAM — (@Deorro) May 18, 2014
It was clear from these list of tweets that Erick was concerned about how much time he was able to leave behind for his kids, and while we respect the artist’s decision to take a step back from doing Live performances, we can’t help but feel a deep void that will be irreplacable considering the energy and enthusiasm that Deorro would bring onto the decks and into his performances. Check out a video of his performance from , and join us in wishing him the best for the times ahead!
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