Joey Beltram is an influential American electronic music producer and DJ, renowned for his pioneering contributions to techno and rave culture since the early 1990s. Born in 1971 in Queens, New York, Beltram began his career as a teenager, quickly developing a raw, signature sound that bridged the gap between Detroit techno and European rave. He first rose to global prominence with the release of "Energy Flash" in 1990, a seminal track that remains a staple in techno sets decades later.

Throughout his career, Beltram has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music, releasing acclaimed tracks and albums that have shaped the genre, including the foundational "Mentasm" with Mundo Muzique as Second Phase, which introduced the iconic "hoover" sound to dance music. Aside from his prolific solo output, Beltram’s production work has appeared on major labels such as R&S Records, Tresor, Warp, and Drumcode, further cementing his reputation as a visionary artist. An enduring force on the international club and festival circuit, Joey Beltram continues to inspire new generations of DJs and producers, remaining a respected figure in the evolution of underground electronic music.