Francisco Aires Pereira likes to play with the unexpected. He traverses continents, decades, and styles as if he were switching records - with ease, groove, and the certainty that the dance floor is always ready for the next surprise.

He started out in house music, but he was never interested in following the map. He prefers to explore, break new ground, and mix things up: disco, world music, electronic music, and anything with a groove. In the clubs, he takes on his “4x4” persona - fat basslines, solid beats, and that infectious swing that never lets anyone stand still. His musical compass also takes him to the radio waves: he’s part of Pérola Negra Rádio, with whom he co-hosts a collective show that reflects the crew’s free-spirited and infectious energy. Solo, he hosts “APuradíssimo,” his original show on Rádio Ye Ye - a musical expedition that travels around the world to the rhythm of the groove.