DJ Johnny Crow Delivers The Essential Medellin City Guide For Music Lovers

In the last five years, Medellin has come in to focus as a leader in art, music and culture. Buzzing with an electric energy and collective creativity; the city is in a truly special place right now for techno, reggaeton, hip-hop, house movements and more. Between 16th – 18th May, SIMS (Selina International Music Summit) will showcase the local talent driving this development, plus invite international names to offer wisdom and experience. We caught up with local DJ Johnny Crow to find out more about this awesome city.

What’s your name and what do you do?
My name is Johnny Crow, and I’m a Dj and producer

Where are you from?
I’m from Medellín, Colombia

Where do live?
I currently live in Medellín city

Let’s talk a little about the city you’re living/playing in.
My city is a tropical place located between hills, that’s why it’s climate is always pleasant and the gardens are always blooming. Is a metropolis in constantly development and the upgrade is very important for the city. The people here are very cheerful and always helpful with visitors. Our nightlife is very fun, we love to dance either in the discos, in our homes or even in the streets.

Name your top 2 clubs in (city)
Bolívar
Salón Amador

Best place for a kick on party?
Perro Negro

Top 3 must see artists/DJ’s/bands?
Crudo Means Raw (Rapper)
Orquesta La Pascasia (Latin music band)
Papa Kumbé (Dj set)

What’s the best place to eat and why?
Le Parch restaurant (food to share). In Medellín, we love to eat outdoors and this is an ideal place to watch the sunset or a beautiful view of the city at night and share it’s delicious food and drinks.

Does your city have a ‘signature’ drink for a night out?
Aguardiente Antioqueño (anise-flavoured liqueur)

Can you recommend any fashion boutiques or shops?
Via Primavera, located in the Provenza neighborhood. It is a entire shops street full with local brands.

What’s the best place to get your haircut?
Kingdom Barber – Bar

What’s your favourite cafe and what do you order?
Pergamino Coffee Shop. An always fresh Cappuccino.

Tell us something we need to know about your city?
It is a city where you don’t need much budget to enjoy it.

Johnny Crow 
https://www.facebook.com/Crowtheselektor/
https://soundcloud.com/johnnycrow1

For tickets to Selina Sims head to selinasims.com