Rutu Ballal aka ChromaDerma is a professional DJ based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra. He has been turning tables as a DJ since 2003, with his electronica vibe all over the world. Highly influenced from drum and bass, Asian underground, Indian fusion, chill out, and psytrance, he has weaved his own soundscapes and enthralled crowds all over India. Starting off as a Resident DJ in Mumbai, Rutu has moved on to spinning his magic of music to the spots like Abyss, The Club, IBar, Club Escape Rain Lounge, Wink (Taj Residency) to old school music hangouts in Goa (9Bar, Hilltop, Westend) Delhi, Pune, Himachal Pradesh, Bangalore, Chennai, and Nepal. He has opened for the legend Sphongle - Raja Ram and shared stage with Astral Projection, Avalon, Simon Posford, Lucas, Earthling, Talamasca, Zik, Parahalu, Harmonic Rebel, Orestis, Paralocks, Bombax, Fungus Funk, Technical Hitch, Samadhi, Kullu, Stranger, Younger Brother/Prometheus, James Monro, Pixel, Psysex, Beathackers, and many more. Rutu has been featured on the SHAANTI, Eastern Electronica Festival UK 2012 as an upcoming talent in Champion Sounds Future Pioneers 2012 Online Showcase. Chromaderma, meaning color of the skin in Greek, defines him well, as he deals in digital art too. Attracted to colours and creation, Rutu finds inspiration in spirituality, nature, and music, and he loves to experiment with forms and colours. His styles range from simple, minimal to funky and psychedelic. He has lent his artistic work with names like Dirty Saffi, Electric Universe, Shidapu, Kabayun, Harmonic Rebel, Psykovsky, and many more.