MARVIN CORONEL
— FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO CHICAGO —
DJ • Producer • Founder of Chicago Global Radio®
From the Caribbean shores of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to Chicago—the birthplace of House music—Marvin Coronel has built a career shaped by more than two decades behind the decks, an international perspective, and a lifelong commitment to DJ culture.
Beginning his journey at a young age, Coronel came up during an era when DJing was defined by record selection, technique, instinct, and the ability to read a dance floor. Long before social media and visual production transformed nightlife, his philosophy was already clear:
The music always comes first.
His musical identity draws from the full spectrum of House music, moving naturally through Afro House, Deep and Vocal House, Soulful House, Latin House, Disco, Nu-Disco, Jackin’ House, Tech House, and underground electronic sounds.
Rather than being confined to a single subgenre, Coronel builds his sets around rhythm, emotion, progression, and connection with the crowd.
“My sound is hard to define because I embrace the full spectrum of House music. Every set is a journey—blending the timeless energy of Disco, the pulse of Latin rhythms, and modern grooves that ignite the crowd.”
— Marvin Coronel
PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Playa del Carmen played a defining role in Coronel’s development as an artist.
As the Riviera Maya evolved into an international destination for electronic music and nightlife, he spent years immersed in its DJ culture, performing for audiences from around the world.
A major chapter of that journey was his longtime connection with Coco Maya Beach Club, one of Playa del Carmen’s recognized electronic music destinations of its era. Those years placed Coronel at the center of a beach-club culture built around international DJs, underground House music, and late-night and sunrise sessions.
His career in Mexico also opened opportunities internationally, taking his sound to DJ booths and audiences across Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond.
THE SOUND
Disco remains one of the foundations of Coronel’s musical identity.
Its soul, groove, instrumentation, and connection to the origins of dance music continue to influence his DJ sets and production work. Combined with Latin percussion, Afro rhythms, soulful elements, and Chicago’s underground sensibility, those influences shape a sound capable of moving between sophisticated environments and late-night dance floors.
For Coronel, DJing is not simply about playing records.
It is about creating a journey.
Selection matters. Timing matters. Sound quality matters. Most importantly, understanding the people in front of the DJ booth matters.
CHICAGO
Relocating to Chicago marked another defining chapter.
Making his home in the city where House music was born created a deeper connection with the history and culture of the genre that had already shaped much of his life.
Chicago became a natural bridge between two important parts of his identity:
the international energy of Playa del Carmen and the musical heritage of Chicago.
That connection remains at the center of the Marvin Coronel sound today.
FOUNDER OF CHICAGO GLOBAL RADIO®
Coronel’s evolution as a DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and curator eventually led to the creation of Chicago Global Radio®, the independent 24/7 House music station he founded in Chicago.
Built around the belief that great House music deserves a home where culture, discovery, and authenticity come before trends, Chicago Global Radio® connects DJs, producers, artists, labels, and listeners around the world.
Broadcasting from Chicago to a global audience, the station represents a natural continuation of Coronel’s journey behind the decks: discovering music, sharing it with people, connecting cultures through sound, and preserving the spirit of House music.
TODAY
Today, Marvin Coronel continues to perform, produce music, curate programming, and develop projects connecting his roots in Playa del Carmen with his life in Chicago and decades of international experience.
After more than two decades behind the decks, his philosophy remains simple:
Respect the music.
Respect the craft.
Respect the dance floor.
Styles change. Technology changes. Clubs change. Generations change.
The music remains.
MARVIN CORONEL
From Playa del Carmen to Chicago.
The music always comes first.
