What XCENTRiC® Really Means — The Story Behind the Name

Every artist has a name.XCENTRiC® has a meaning.

Long before the shows, the releases, and the record label, the name represented the way Joseph Grala approached music — different on purpose. From the early 2000s until today, the word “XCENTRiC” captured an identity centered around originality, energy, and refusing to follow the crowd.

For Joseph, the name wasn’t chosen — it fit.It matched the raw, unpredictable creativity he brought to DJ sets as a young artist and the gritty, urban-influenced feel that eventually shaped his Minimal Tech House and Tech House sound.

As his style evolved, the name evolved with him.What started as DJ XCENTRiC in local Miami clubs grew into XCENTRiC®, a fully realized artist identity known for hypnotic rhythms, bold textures, and an unmistakable underground edge.

Today, XCENTRiC® represents:

• A signature sound blending minimal grooves with rhythmic, hip-hop-inspired vocal elements

• An artist journey built from scratch — from turntables to global platforms

• A creative movement centered on energy, focus, and originality

• A brand that stands for reinvention, precision, and elevation through sound

XCENTRiC® is more than a stage name.It’s a statement — a reminder that the most powerful artists are the ones who stay true to their own frequency.