At 23 years old, João Pedro Rocha, known as DJ JP, is about to make history by becoming the first DJ with Down syndrome to perform at Rock in Rio. The event is scheduled for September 11, at the Artist Village Stage of the festival. JP's dream began in adolescence, when he received a small DJ controller to play around with at home.
When asked what he enjoys most about performing, JP says he appreciates the audience's reaction and the energy generated during his sets, saying he likes to make the audience jump. He doesn't limit himself to just choosing songs and manning the sound booth during shows, but also interacts with people on the dance floor.
After finishing his performances, JP usually comes down from the stage to personally thank the audience. According to him, his goal is to get people dancing. JP's relationship with music began long before his professional career, but details about his musical training and family history are not mentioned in the article.
