Luis says, 'My stage name ‘Masquerade’ takes heavy influences from different genres. The overriding style is a mix of drum and bass, breakbeat, electro and reggae. So obviously influences come from artists such as, The Prodigy, Shy FX, Chase n Status and Fat Freddy’s Drop among many others. After being trained in jazz and classical piano from the age of 6 as well as learning the drums from the age of 8, I have been in touch with music for a number of years and began moving towards Dance music in my early teens and writing music at roughly the same time. Many songs I write feature improvised jazz solos on synthesisers or keyboards, and having the ability to play piano aids me in exploring music on a deeper level.'