Meritxell de Soto

Meritxell de Soto's Deprerreo Takeover set for Fuego in Bali is a riotous, BPM-hopping celebration of Latin and global club rhythms, where perreo commands the same respect as a techno kick drum. This is chaos with a smile, a set that values infectious energy over pure functionality. The atmosphere is humid, chaotic, and fiercely joyful, a dancefloor united by dembow and dembow-adjacent grooves. With an average BPM of 144.4 but a range stretching from 128 to 158, de Soto’s control is impressive. The harmonic foundation is solidly 12A, with forays into 7A and 3B for dynamic contrast.

The energy is overwhelmingly low-end focused (0.64), providing that essential, hip-swaying bounce, while mids and highs are used for vocal hooks and percussive detail. The mixing is energetic and likely full of sudden drops and tempo shifts to keep the excitement high. The track selection is a global party playlist. Kicking off with Mega Perreo Brasileño's 'Mega Scooby Doo Papa' is a hilarious and effective mood-setter. ZERB & Sofiya Nzau's 'Mwaki (Tiësto's VIP Mix)' is a global afro-house smash re-engineered for mainstage power.

Amor Satyr's 'Vuk Vuk' and Joker Beats' 'Aquecimento Frenético' deliver raw, percussive Portuguese Kuduro and funk. The rock mutation of Muse's 'New Born' is a gloriously weird left turn. Cheeky Peaches' 'Calabria (Remix)' ties it all back to a classic club staple. The journey launches with the frenetic 'Scooby Doo' sample, peaks with the anthemic chant of 'Mwaki', and closes, fittingly, with that same Tiësto-tweaked afro-house bomb.