Gera Akate
DJ, Music Producer, Educator and Promoter
Gera Akate, born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico (1990), is a DJ, music producer, educator, and promoter with over seventeen years of experience in the electronic music industry.
Her passion for music began in childhood, exploring instruments such as the saxophone, violin, and percussion, including bass drum and snare. She later joined the Bayamón Military Academy band, where she developed discipline, technique, and a deep connection with music. From an early age, Gera cultivated a habit of collecting and exploring music from multiple genres and cultures—an influence that would later become essential to her sound as both a DJ and producer.
At 19, she took her first steps as a DJ, quickly standing out for her energy on stage, technical precision, and ability to connect with audiences. By 23, she began producing music, shaping a unique sound that blends house, techno, minimal, and experimental elements.
Throughout her career, Gera has taken her music to stages across Latin America and the United States, performing in Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Mexico, as well as at iconic international venues such as Space Miami and Output New York. She has also performed at major festivals including EDC Puerto Rico, sharing stages with global artists including Fisher, John Summit, and Nastia.
In the recording realm, Gera has released productions on renowned labels such as Life and Death, Little Helpers, and her own imprint, Akochema Records—a platform that also serves as a creative space for developing emerging artists.
Her vision extends beyond the DJ booth. Gera is the founder of Akochema and DJ Academy Puerto Rico, projects dedicated to nurturing the local music scene through education, mentorship, and community-building. Through these spaces, she has helped shape new generations of DJs and producers while contributing to the growth of Puerto Rico’s electronic music ecosystem.
Gera also works closely with AlphaTheta, contributing as a DJ educator and product demonstrator and supporting the brand through product education, demonstrations, and community-focused initiatives. Her work bridges music technology, education, and real-world DJ and production workflows, helping artists better understand and integrate new creative tools into their craft.
In recent years, Gera has also collaborated with the film industry, notably with the Lusca Film Festival, merging electronic music with visual and narrative elements and expanding her artistic influence into new interdisciplinary spaces.
Through her versatility, dedication, and continuous innovation, Gera Akate continues to contribute to the evolution of Puerto Rico’s electronic music culture while connecting education, technology, production, and performance.