thanks to a childhood spent playing in church and jazz drumming, the florida-born, new york-based act has a natural sense of harmony. he takes on the role of musical cartographer in live house fusion band, conclave, whose debut album was named one of resident advisor's best in 2021 and praised by both rolling stone and the new yorker. acting as the ensemble's bandlander, vocalist, and key instrumentalist, toribio connects jazz, soul, and house from various cultures with style and grace.

his specialty in sonic connections are especially tangible in his djing. gliding from pan-latin club to raw electro to jazz to old-school funk, his sets are a masterclass in building energy and tension. whether playing boiler room or clubs in mexico city and tokyo, he knows how to work a crowd with selections and transitions that are as precise as they are powerful. as a producer, his edits and originals are dj weapons, rinsed by the likes of gilles peterson, rich medina, and theo parrish. his original tracks have been remixed by the likes of louie vega, joe claussell, and dj spinna.

known for fostering community through movement, his brooklyn block parties (public service nyc) embody the spirit of new york's dance culture while his newly formed imprint b.d.a. is quickly becoming known for bringing these vibes to vinyl. a toribio show is a full-body experience-as he always says, "bring dat ass, and your feet will follow."