The Ibizan electronic world is shocked by the news of the death of José Padilla, An iconic DJ whose career was always absolutely linked to the island scene.
Padilla died at the age of 64 in the early morning of Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Can Misses hospital. The artist had made public a few months ago that suffered from colon cancer, for which he had been admitted to the palliative care unit for a few days.
Born in Barcelona, José Padilla arrived in Ibiza in 1975 and began his musical career in Las Dalias, selling remixed cassettes. Considered the father of the Balearic sound and precursor of chill out, Padilla rose to fame in the 90s with his mythical sunset sessions at Café del Mar and with the compilation albums and other musical works, almost always starring instrumental sounds, ambient and downtempo.
International fame came to him with his 2002 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Album. In recent years we have been able to enjoy their sessions in various places on the island, such as Hostal La Torre, where he kept putting rhythm to his beloved sunset.
After being confined during the first wave of Covid-19, like almost all artists, Padilla went through difficult times due to the difficulty of working in such complicated moments and also having to deal with his illness. However, the public once again showed their affection and devotion, because, in just two days, he managed to raise almost 30.000 euros in a crowdfunding campaign.
Family and friends of José Padilla they prepare a tribute for this great figure of chill out and Ibizan electronics.
