Papa Beats
Carlos Carmona
Salida
Carlos Carmona was born into music. His father was a bandleader for 35 years, and their home was always filled with instruments. As a child, Carlos tried them all, searching for one that truly spoke to him—but none did. That changed one day at a neighbor’s birthday party. For the first time, he saw a DJ performing with two turntables and a mixer. That moment sparked something in him. By age 13, Carlos was DJing events all over the Bay Area, often performing during his father’s band breaks. It came naturally—he had found his calling. At 21, he took the next step and began producing music. Over the next decade, Carlos built a name for himself through DJing, music production, and club promotion. In 2006, he opened his first nightclub, stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. As his business grew, so did his responsibilities. Music had to take a back seat. Over the next 15 years, Carlos successfully launched nine nightclubs. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced his clubs to close, he found himself back in the studio. With time to reflect and create, he rediscovered his first love—music. Today, Carlos is back to doing what he loves most, spreading nothing but good vibes as Papa Beats.