Barcelona’s own Lexlay marks a major milestone with the release of 20 Years of Music—a 10-track statement that captures the full arc of his journey so far. Rooted in tech house but never confined to it, the album dips into tropical, deep, and even melodic sounds, all touched with a Latin edge and built for peak dancefloor connection.
In this interview, Lexlay reflects on what’s helped him stay aligned as things scale. From turning down big offers to protecting his creative energy, his answers are a clear reminder that growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of authenticity.
How do you stay focused on what actually matters as things start to grow?
By keeping my feet on the ground and my heart in the right place. This was something I learnt very early on in my career, thanks to some great advice from peers. As things grow, it’s easy to get lost but I always come back to what fuels me: the love for music, the people, and the fun of creating something meaningful.
That’s my compass! It also helps for me to be aware for what’s happening in local Spanish circles, helping others and providing a platform is a huge way to stay grounded.
What helps you tell the difference between momentum and distraction?
Momentum gives you energy, even if you’re tired.
Distraction drains it.
When something lights me up and makes me want to push harder, I know I’m on the right path. If it feels forced or just looks good on Instagram, I walk away. I think this is true for the life of anyone, not just a music artist. It’s a sort of mantra that everyone can live by. Always stay where your energy is reciprocated!
Have you ever passed on something because it didn’t feel aligned, even if it looked good on paper?
Absolutely.
There were big gigs and deals that didn’t feel “me” and I’ve learned to trust that instinct. I’d rather say no and keep building something real than say yes and feel off. Alignment over hype, always. I feel like a lot of industry at the minute is just chasing some sort of trend, the best advice is to make things that you want to hear, if you do that, you can’t go far wrong.
How do you know when you’re stretching versus selling yourself short?
Stretching is exciting!
It’s where growth happens. Selling yourself short feels like you’re shrinking just to fit in. If it scares me and feels true, I go for it. But if I have to dim my light, it’s a no! Again, this is a sort of mantra for every day life. It’s extremely important for me to protect my energy, creativity and vulnerability in a way that allows me to créate what I want to créate.
What keeps you honest when opportunities start showing up?
I remind myself where I came from. I’ve worked hard for years, and I never want to lose that fire. I check in with my inner circle… they don’t let the ego grow too much!
And I ask myself: does this feel real or just shiny? I think it goes back to my above answers too. Honesty, sincerity and thoughtfulness is key when creating anything. Especially music which is to be consumed by the masses. The public have a good way of smelling out faker content, so that drives me to be as transparent as posible.
How do you check in with your gut when things get noisy?
I take a pause.
Disconnect, go for a walk, play with my dog, listen to music without thinking. The gut always knows but sometimes you have to slow down to hear it. I trust that voice more than anything. I live in beautiful, sunny Barcelona, so this is quite easy for me. Most of my best ideas come at these periods of quiet, in such a busy, lively and noisy life as a DJ.
What’s your process for deciding if something’s really worth doing?
If it gives me butterflies, challenges me, and adds value to my journey I’m in. If it feels heavy or just “strategic”, probably not.
I want to say yes to the things that make me feel alive, not just busy. Comes back to honesty. Honesty with myself and my taste, honesty with how the public feel, honesty with how my fans react to things. If you can remain honest throughout your process, you will come off in a better light almost all of the time.
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