Swifi: Blending Rominimal Grooves & Miami’s Underground Energy
Swifi
This week, The Groove Palace welcomes Miami-based DJ and producer Swifi. Deeply influenced by rominimal and percussive tech house, his sound merges rolling basslines and hypnotic grooves with intricate percussive elements. Now, he delivers a mix that captures his evolving style—exclusively on The Groove Palace SoundCloud.
Swifi, the Miami-based DJ and producer, is carving out his own lane in the underground house scene. Raised in the heart of Kendall with Cuban and Puerto Rican roots, his journey into music started with hip-hop before discovering the deeper grooves of house music. Now, he's fusing percussive minimal tech with the rolling energy of rominimal sounds—bringing a unique approach to every set he plays.
From Rap to Rominimal
Like many DJs, Swifi's introduction to music started outside of house music. During COVID, he picked up DJing as a way to stay creative, initially spinning rap before his close friend Liam introduced him to house music. One artist in particular, PAWSA, became his gateway into the underground, leading him down a rabbit hole of solid grooves and hypnotic minimal sounds.
“I started DJing rap, and then I got put onto house music through PAWSA. I really liked his music, so I figured I’d give DJing house music a shot. After that, I dove into the solid grooves rabbit hole—and the rest is history.”
Defining His Sound
Swifi's sound blends bumpy, percussive minimal tech inspired by artists like Kidoo and Dennis Cruz with the up-tempo energy of rominimal heavyweights like Sepp and Traumer. His approach is all about balance—finding a way to merge hypnotic textures with peak-time club energy.
“My goal is to find undiscovered common ground between the sounds of Sepp and Traumer and blend them with the energy of artists like Dennis Cruz. I want to bridge those worlds together.”
The Vinyl Influence
A big part of Swifi’s evolution has come from diving into vinyl DJing. His journey started at Miami’s Teebag Records, where he asked for records that matched the energy he wanted to bring into his sets. The experience reshaped how he approaches DJing.
“When you're mixing vinyl, there’s no room for error. It forces you to be fully locked in. It also makes you dig deeper into your bag and look at tracks differently—not just as songs but as layers that build a set.”
Even though many of his club sets are peak-time energy, Swifi sees vinyl as a secret weapon, a tool that sets him apart. “I try to use it as much as I can because it challenges me to push my boundaries.”
Stepping into Production
As a DJ, Swifi has played some of Miami’s top venues, from 1-800-Lucky to Mode. But now, he’s shifting focus toward the next step—producing his own music.
“I’ve put in so many hours into DJing and playing gigs, but I knew if I wanted to take this seriously, I had to start producing. Once I did, I was like, ‘What the hell was I waiting for?’ Now it’s just about locking in, refining my sound, and getting music out.”
His goal for 2025 is simple: find his signature sound and establish his place in the scene as both a DJ and a producer.
Dream B2B: Swifi’s Ideal Set at Space
Every DJ has a dream back-to-back, and for Swifi, there’s no question about where it would happen.
“If I could pick any place for a dream B2B, it would be the Terrace at Space—no doubt about it.”
As for his ideal partners for the set? Michael Bibi, Dennis Cruz, and Dan Ghenacia top his list. “Bibi’s journey to the top, his ability to read a crowd, and his versatility as a DJ are unmatched. Dennis Cruz brings that deep, rolling groove, and Dan Ghenacia would be insane for a proper vinyl back-to-back.”
A hybrid set with these names on the legendary Space Terrace? That’s the kind of moment Swifi envisions when he thinks about the future.
Advice for Up-and-Coming DJs and Producers
When asked about the biggest lesson he's learned so far, Swifi keeps it simple: patience.
“You can’t rush this process. You have to stay humble and understand your place in the game. If you put in the time and stay consistent, things will happen.”
He emphasizes not comparing your journey to others:
“The minute you start focusing on what others are doing instead of what you need to do, you’re only hurting yourself. Stay in your lane, focus on your own growth, and respect the grind.”
What to Expect from His Mix
For his mix on The Groove Palace, Swifi is bringing a high-energy blend of rominimal and deep tech, curating a session that reflects his evolving style.
“The fact that I get to contribute to The Groove Palace’s sound while putting my own rominimal twist on it—that’s what excites me the most.”