On Texas Perreo And DJing Across Borders: Suxxy Puxxy
This summer, we’re checking in with our members and friends on the meaning of abundance.
As we get ready for The Front Festival, we chatted with Suxxy Puxxy, celebrated DJ and co-creator of Perreo Club. In this interview, Suxxy shares her thoughts on the art of Perreo, the beauty of communities united by Reggaeton and the resilience it takes to be an independent creative.
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MEET SUXXY PUXXY.
Sussie Ramirez (she/her) better known as Suxxy Puxxy is a promoter, manager and DJ from Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Suxxy (like her friends call her) started working in the underground party scene in Monterrey, helping produce events with local artists focused on bringing international talent in town. That's how she met Peligrosa, the Austin multidisciplinary latin collective. She started to work with them by planning a tour around California in summer 2018 and then working in a series of releases for Discos Peligrosa, which lead her to leave her hometown and move to Texas. Peligrosa members took her hand to start a new journey of her life which was the beginning of her Djing. Between a mix of her melancholy of missing home and her passion for Reggaeton, she started to throw Perreo parties, but what really set her aside was her way of mixing.
After the pandemic shutdown, alongside guest DJs and friends, she launched Perreo Club, an inclusive Latinx party based in Texas celebrating the culture of Reggaeton & Perreo.
No. 1 — Perreo Club’s been picking up speed the last few months! What went into co-creating the vibe/intention for this party? Any particular inspirations (both the obvious and the more obscure!)?
It kind of just came naturally. If you create it, people will come and there was an obvious demand for an inclusive Latinx space in Austin. We wanted to hold a safe space where people like us can come out and hear the music we grew up with, the music we like now and enjoy a night out with like-minded people.
No. 2 — Any advice for other aspiring creatives or DJs out there?
Keep going. Nothing comes easy. Every wall you may come across is a just boundary you push. Learn from your mistakes and don’t get discouraged by any set backs. Most of all, have a vision and stick to it.
No. 3 — What does nurturing abundance in your creative life look like right now? Got any rituals/practices you particularly love?
We’re really into practicing mindfulness and being open with each other about the obstacles we face. We find it easier to open up versus keep it all in. Take the breaks if you need them. Sussie is into working out and tarot reading. Find your safe space. Monique likes to wake up and meditate using sound bowls. We took an interview last week and set out our crystals. So, intention-setting, walks, therapy. Discover yourself during alone time. Put your mental health first.
No. 4 — What has art-making brought to your life? Anything in particular you’d like to reflect on?
It’s easy to get lost in the journey and art helps keep us grounded and helps us stay true to who we are as individuals. In creating this space, we hope it inspires others to stay true to themselves as well.
No. 5 — What do you hope for the future of your creative work?
We want to cross borders! We’d love to be a space for international artists to come to Texas and we’d love to travel internationally to host inclusive spaces for more artists.
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