By José Gandue @Gandour
Party, celebration, get-together, revelry, festival, festivity. Call it what you will. In the midst of the merriment, a revolution can be born. And that's what it seems to be. Very Very Limited. It all started as a queer warehouse party in Mexico City and Los Angeles, made by the newlyweds Perfect Lovers (By Detroit) and Victor Rodriguez (Bears in SpaceThe idea from the beginning was to open new spaces for their friends Alternative, trans, and other artists also felt included. Shortly after, they expanded their activities to Montreal, and then created a record label that focuses largely (but not exclusively) on Latin American artists, including in its catalog... Mijo, Max Jones, Don Esquivel, and DJs Pareja & Lupe, These renowned figures of the Argentine electronic music scene are presenting their latest EP this week., Our Way.
We found Víctor online to talk about his projects and the essence that sustains this undertaking:
What is Muy Muy Limited about?
We are an electronic music record label based between Mexico City and Los Angeles. We started as an underground party in Mexico City for people queer alternatively, by carrying out interventions in wineries or warehouses, mixing music with installations and art. Then we launched the party in Montreal as well, with the idea of exchanging DJs and artists between Latin America and Canada. After a year, we launched the record label to promote the talent of our friends and allies in the scene.
What kind of sounds does your record label develop?
It's electronic music, which is a really broad genre. Perhaps the word leftfield It's the most reflective thing...leftfield house, leftfield techno, until Leftfield Electro. For us, the leftfield It represents a sound that is not so ordinary. There is a common sound throughout all the records that is more dreamy, a little melancholic.
In the context you have developed, the celebration feels like something that goes beyond simple revelry. It feels like something more "political".
For us, the party is a safe space for people who didn't feel included in other places to express themselves and be they without prejudice. The art installations and performances have addressed femicide, transphobia, racism, the non-binary experience, and much more in Latin America. The political element of our celebrations doesn't align with any party; it's more about creating, demonstrating the power of empathy and love, and celebrating diversity.
I see that they are giving up 100% of sales since the label's inception to Divas, we love each other., An initiative that awarded grants to trans artists in Latin America affected by Covid-19. What is the reality for these artists right now?
It was difficult for they Before Covid, and even more so now. Since many of them work in art, nightlife, and sex work... these are areas that have been greatly affected by the pandemic.
Finally, what plans does Muy Muy have for the future?
We have new releases every month for the foreseeable future. In addition, we're planning the return of post-vaccine parties. Also, the second edition of Are, a festival of music, art, and fashion queer in Mexico City, with the idea of building bridges with the artistic community between Canada, the United States and Latin America.