Based in Belgrade, Derek West is an underground deep house and tech house DJ and music producer. Hailing from a family of DJs from the 80s, his early exposure to electronic music ignited his passion for the art form. Embarking on his professional journey, Derek released his first remix in the early 2010s. Driven by a curiosity to explore and carve his own sonic identity, he embarked on a musical odyssey through house, progressive, and techno realms, ultimately forging a distinctive underground deep sound characterized by deep eclectic rhythms and driving basslines.
His latest release is the EP "Heal Your Mind," launched under the banner of Collective Music, featuring remixes by Collective Machine and Julián Millán. In his illustrious career, Derek has received support from some of the industry's leading names, including Dilby, Collective Machine, WEIKUM, Ruben Mandolini, Paco Osuna, Eelke Kleijn, Undercatt, Unders, Olivier Weiter, and many others.