Behind every record in Cruz’s collection lies a calculus of weight and measure, a quiet method refined over years of digging, selecting, and transmitting. Avoiding showmanship but commanding attention, he favours vinyl not for nostalgia, but for the immediacy it allows, a direct relay system between DJ and dance floor. As head of Bloop Recordings, he curates with intent, maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio by prioritising longevity over saturation. On stage, he lets the records breathe, allowing pressure to slowly build. There’s no visible exertion, only a sense of ease. Here, sound functions as a structure, stacked and aligned with consistency. His low-profile stance hides a high-output system. Club-ready, festival-tested and meticulously tuned for the long game. A long arc of musical trust aimed at the dance floor.