We had the good fortune of connecting with Ruben “Jigga” Pinto-Castillo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ruben “Jigga”, what is the most important factor behind your success?
Passion and not afraid to take risk

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
im the most versatile person you will ever meet. Especially within my industry. I can be in the studio producing and working on a record with some of your favorite artist and the next day be mixing sound for a festival or concert with that same artist. Over the years I’ve gotten to work some amazing events, tour with great artist, and the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world. I want to continue making noise in my industry and surpass what I’ve done in the last ten years.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Haha, my friends are the ones making the plans but if I had to do it id start the first couple days down in Long Beach, probably hit up some bars and restaurants. We would head up to 3rd street or Santa Monica for a day and probably hang out at the studio a lot . Also id make sure they try food spots like In and Out, Canes, Daves, Castillo Farms you know the LA basics.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shout out to my brothers @djfai, @willsteller and @mixedbydjz

Website: www.rubensound.com

Instagram: jiggathatman

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubentoursound

Image Credits
Castillo Farms

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