Soon enough, the Z Boys' audience and fan base grew, as did their reputation for being Puerto Rico's first electronic music DJ duo and one of the hottest acts on the island. With stylings ranging from Break Beats, Electro Funk, Acid House, and Minimal/Techno in those early years, to their now signature own brand of Deep/Tech-Acid House, and Techno which perfectly befits the duo's energetic attitude and musical pallad. The Z Boys have definitely crafted a sound all their own throughout the years. Strong influences coming from Detroit, and Berlin(Not to forget Florida for their Breaks), mixed with the Z Boys' multi-cultural musical backgrounds, and high energy level performance, have made this a must have performance at any Electronic Music club or festival on the island.
With the addition of one more member in 2005, The Z Boys line-up has become even stronger. Local DJ/Graphic Art Designer, Tomas Veit, now plays a critical part of this groups diversity in musical stylings as well as it's dynamic presence and artistic direction.
The Z Boys have played at almost every major electronic music festival or event in Puerto Rico since the year 2000, enjoying major status amongst their fan base and corporate sponsored events(HA! Entertainment, Medalla Light, Coors Light, Heineken SBS Productions, amongst a few), which has allowed them to share the stage with many international super acts including:
July the 15th 2010 @ Cerveceria de Puerto Rico in Mayaguez, 5,000 electronic music fans gathered for Medalla's Light's "Open House" in celebration of the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games. Headlining the bill was Netherlands Dj Tiesto along with Puerto Rico's own Z Boys. http://zboystechno.blogspot.com/2010/07/z-boys-christopher-alexander-cerveceria.html
Medalla Light Presents: Showcase 2009 at The Hotel San Juan and Casino, with music by, Bob Sinclair, Dirty South, Josh Wink, and a wide array of local acts including bands, rappers, and electronic muscicians. Z Boys took over the smokers lounge of the hotel. (Over 12, 000 in attendance)
Medalla Light Presents: Yellow Halloween 2008 at The Puerto Rico Convention Center, with music by, Junkie XL, L.A. Riots, and a handful of local acts such as bands, rappers, and electronic muscicians. Z Boys was one of the only two local electronic acts invited. (Over 12, 000 in attendance)
Medalla Light Presents: Showcase 2010 at The San Juan Hotel And Casino with performances by, Sean Kingston, Boys Noize, Jen Lasher, The Crystal Method. The event covered the whole grounds of the hotel, and there were many local acts of all types. From bands, to rappers, to electronic musicians. Z Boys was one of the two openers for Boys Noize in the ballroom. (Over 10, 000 in attendance)
Medalla Light presents: Yellow Halloween, with Carl Cox. Z Boys were one of the opening acts. (Over 10, 000 in attendance)
Spring 2010, Coors Light, Buena Vibra, and SBS Productions present: DEADMAU5. With Z Boys as closing act. (Over 5, 000 in attendance)
SBS Productions Presents: Mega Electronic Fest at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on spring 2011 with, Benni Benassi, Riva Starr, Axwell, Adam Freeland, Bloody Beetroots, Sub Focus, Apl.D.Ap, and Tommy Lee with DJ Aero. Z Boys was one of the only two local acts invited to perform at this major event. (Over 4, 000 in attendance)
United Entertainment and Heineken present: Monsterball 2010. With music by Charles Feelgood, Danger, DJ Huracaine plus local favorites. Z Boys took the main stage after Danger. (Over 3, 000 in attendance)
Medalla Light Presents: Stereo Modern Music Festival at the Puerto Rico Convention Center with music by, The Prodigy, Roni Size, Bloody Beetroots, Felix Cartal, Tego Calderon, and other local acts. Z Boys were opening act in outdoor tent. (Over 2, 000 in attendance)
HA! Entertainment and Medalla Light Present: Charles Feelgood at Cafe La Plage as part of Medalla Light's Summer Camp 2010. With Z Boys' Christopher Alexander as opening act.
HA! Entertainment and Medalla Light Present: Danilo Vigorito at Cafe La Plage as part of Medalla Light's Summer Camp 2010. With Z Boys' Christopher Alexander as opening act.
Medalla Light Sonic Gold Series Presents MSTRKRFT, Lazaro Cassanova, and Felix Cartal. With Z Boys' Christopher Alexander as the local opening act.
The Vatican and Medalla Light present: Smash TV. With Z Boys as the opening act.
The Vatican, Nightology, and Medalla Light present: Wolf + Lamb. With Z Boys as opening act for their 10th anniversary.
Medalla Light and The Vatican Present: Camea at The Vatican. With Z Boys Hugh Harry as one of the openers.
The Vatican and Dub Creative Group Presents: Danny Howels. Z Boys' Hugh Harry as the opener and closer in a back to back set with local DJ/friend, Monsanto.
The Vatican Presents: Get Physical in Puerto Rico with DJ T. With Z Boys as main opening act .
The Vatican, Red Shield, Nightology, and Absolut Vodka presents: Deniz Kurtel. With Z Boys as opening act.
Red Shield Presents: Dinky. With Z Boys as opening act.
Red Shield presents Techno Legend MAZI (Audio Soul Project) at The Vatican. With Z Boys as one of the opening acts.
Red Shield presents: Lee Van Dowski. With Z Boys as opening act.
Red Shield Records and R.A.S.S. present: Dustin Zahn at Red Shield. With Z Boys' Hugh Harry as the opening act.
R.A.S.S. Music Presents: Inxec at Atmosfera. With Z Boys as opening act.
The list goes on and on... Cedric Gervais, John B., Mauro Piccotto, Funklab, DJ Icey, Babby Ann, DJ Stryke, Dave Ralph, and so on and so on... We won't even get into the residencies throughout the years, but let's just say; even more plentyful, and pillars of Puerto Rico's nightlife/electronic music movement. (The Gallery Cafe, Club Lazers, Red Shield, The Vatican, Pink Skirt, Blend, Beach Bum, Spy Bar, Arturo's, Planet Funk, and on and on and on...)
New productions being worked on carefully, have led to remixing and producing with fellow DJ's/friends, Flavio Acaron and Johnny Cruz. Resulting in the B Side remix for Soulfooled's release of "Reach 2 Control" by Flavio Acaron and Johnny Cruz. Other material (remixes AND full originals) are being shopped around right now to other labels as well.
In the summer of 2010, Z Boys entered Bookashade and Beatport's "Regenerate" remix contest. Twenty finalists battled it out. 10 of these finalists were chosen by the Beatport Staff, and 10 were chosen by the Beatport audience votes. In the end, the winner was picked from the Beatport' staff's 10 finalists, yet... in the Beatport's audience votes; Z Boys came in first place by a wide margin. Over 2, 000 votes. There was a nice mention in the Beatportal page, and The Z Boys... We were'nt sad at all, after all... The most votes showed us real love. ;)
