TRIPEOO: The beat that became family

In the heart of Cusco, amid murals, lights, and bass frequencies reverberating off the stone streets, Tripeoo was born. A platform that brings together musicians and listeners who see electronic music as more than just a dance track: a living language.

From that creative impulse came Martrip, one of his most renowned experiences, where the city is transformed for one night into an ocean of sound and color.

But Tripeoo is much more than an event: it is a way of understanding how art can connect people through emotion, not labels.

It all started out of curiosity. Before Tripeoo existed, there was an eight-year-old boy who grew up watching electronic music festivals on YouTube and listening to his friends talk about techno parties that seemed otherworldly.

He first came into contact with electronic music by accident when he found an old cell phone with ringtones that contained snippets of songs and loops from artists he didn't know. Then came the videos of Tomorrowland, Defqon, and Creamfields; the DJs behind the screens; and the sounds that made him imagine places that didn't yet exist for him.

His brother encouraged him to delve into that universe. Although the machines were expensive and the dream seemed distant, something had already been ignited within him.

Six years later, he and some friends decided to go to a few raves, but they didn't know what to expect. They arrived early, when the place was still half empty. They didn't know that the real energy awakens when the night is at its deepest.

They didn't know the names of the artists or the songs, yet something captivated them. Unlike other parties, there was no need to sing or follow a choreography here; it was enough to just move. The body responded on its own, guided by a rhythm that didn't ask for permission. No one pretended; no one stood out. Everyone was part of the same pulse.

Martrip was born from the simple yet improbable idea of throwing a party on a Tuesday. hacer una fiesta un martes.

While everyone was waiting for the weekend, someone thought this empty day could have its own rhythm. The inspiration came during a sleepless night when a word echoed in their head: Martrip. It was clearly inspired by Martech parties.

It's a play on words between "Martes," the day, and "trip," the journey. The name stuck, as did the question, "Why not do it?" There was a venue, speakers, and friends. They had that feeling that not much else was needed. That's how the first one came together: no budget, some publicity, and no expectations.

There was just a lineup of friends (Togomut, Fibo-nach and Yemaya), cold beers, and an empty dance floor that slowly began to fill up with two people, then four, then six, then twenty. The night became a small universe with its own rhythm.

No one understood how a Tuesday could have so much energy, but the magic was there. When it was over, there was no doubt. Martrip was born to stay.

By the second edition, twice as many people showed up. The project ceased to be an experiment and began to take shape as something bigger—a community, an identity, and a brand that found its raison d'être in the improbable.

What began as a Tuesday experiment became a constant. With each new edition of Martrip, more people, enthusiasm, and stories came together. The same names appeared again and again, and what was once casual became a ritual.

Amidst this growth, the need arose for a foundation to support everything that was emerging. That's how Tripeoo came about.

It is a production company created to protect the brand as the scene began to multiply and names became confused. Similar projects with other names emerged, and Tripeoo was born to prevent dilution of the authentic.

It was a way of saying, This is ours. This was truly born. This has a purpose.

"Trip" represents the journey that each event offers, and "eoo" is a nod to Bad Bunny's song on his album DtMF. The plan is not only to host raves, but also to expand the production company's musical scope.

Over time, Tripeoo has established itself as both a production company and a musical family that seeks to create music, providing a space to showcase new talent and allowing people to enjoy the musical journey.

For those arriving for the first time, the first piece of advice is simple. Feel it.

Don't expect to understand everything or try to fit in. Just let the music find you. Everyone dances however they want. No one pays attention to your clothes, your moves, or whether you know the DJ. The only thing that matters is that you move.

A rave is the only place where everyone is equal, no matter where they come from. People from different places with different accents, colors, and styles all share something without words.

Gabriel Chávez Carhuarupay, better known by his stage name Ignis, is a young DJ and producer. He is also the founder of Martrip and its label, Tripeoo.

Born in Cusco, Peru, with his sights set on global sounds, he began his musical journey as a self-taught artist, exploring electronic rhythms from an early age. He discovered these rhythms among cell phone ringtones and online sets from global festivals.

His introduction to rave culture was a turning point. He realized that music didn't require lyrics or fame; it only needed to create a connection. This idea became the focus of his work: creating experiences where the beat brings people together.

With this vision in mind, he founded Martrip and Tripeoo, projects that combine intuition, energy, and community. More than building a brand, Ignis seeks to maintain an experience: to keep the music going, even when no one expects it.

Ignis sees the growth of the electronic music scene in Peru as a positive sign, though not a perfect one.
He is happy to see more and more people being encouraged to listen to, experiment with, and create electronic music.

However, when something becomes mainstream, its energy changes as well. While this expansion opens doors, it also brings new challenges, such as security, maintaining the space, and the intention behind each event.

Ignis also observes another phenomenon: the fever to organize events without purpose. You can have the best venue, the most expensive lights, or the most popular DJ, but if the event lacks soul, it will be empty.

This is why Tripeo strives to be more than just a venue; it's a space where people can remember that music is about filling moments, not venues.