Rikardo - Aura (FREE DOWNLOAD)

D-Nox & Beckers - Jet Lag Slave (Rikardo Remix) (Baroque Records) (SAMPLE)

Rikardo, a South Wales native, has rapidly put his stamp on some amazing labels (Perfecto, Baroque) and remixed some elite artists (D-Nox & Beckers, Patrik Carrera, Enrico Sangiuliano). So to say we're proud to have this local talent onboard would be an understatement. Title track 'Dark Pressure', is a thunderous piece of bass-laden, big-room techno. B-side 'Eclipse', takes the tempo down a fraction but keeps the dark energy of the previous, with stellar synth work overlaying a punchy drum work-out. With the bumper remix pack. We have man-of-the-moment, Farrel 8 [1605], who injects some feverous funk into his titanic techno remix. Next we see our much-celebrated artist Ettica [Death Proof, Lot49], go deeper than deep into the techno realms. Doc Trashz [CRUX, Wearhouse] comes out hammer and tongs with a vigorous electro work-out! And lastly DPR co-owner Benjamin Vial seals the deal with a sultry piece of deep house.

Rikardo - Dark Pressure (Death Proof Recordings)

Rikardo - Creeping (Death Proof Recordings)

Rikardo - Eclipse (Death Proof Recordings)

 In keeping with the ethos of Death Proof, ensuring the freshness is always paramount, we introduce yet another new-blood ensemble to the roster.

Scotland's Terry Whyte & BKD are 2 tech-fuelled demons of the minimal kind, with a string of titanic releases on XTC, Creepy Fingers and more; they step onto to the Death Proof platform with a monstrous introduction, in the shape of 'C'mon Back', a devilishly-minimal affair, with enough glitch and pop to make Green Velvet do a little hotstep and a grinding head-rocking bassline that'll make all top lips turn!

And not content with slamming home the original, Terry Whyte took to the remix duties, alongside Belgian electro-techno-mafia Les Tronchiennes and the irrepressible tech-house troubadour Rikardo.

Terry Whyte's remix sees a slightly more abyssesque depth introduced, apocalyptic synths and a just-as-slutty bassline ensues, and just to hit that deep texture home, submarine sonar sounds pan and delay to great effect.
Les Tronchiennes (Silver Wave, La Bombe) go straight up, smash-you-in-the-face Electro on their efforts. Lazer-beam style pads blast holes through a direct and punchy drumline which allows subtlety to take over in the breakdown, which has the morbid vocal of the original hitting home to great effect, only to slam straight back in to their signature dirt-fest!

And there's no forgetting one of our men of the moment Rikardo (Death Proof, Perfecto, Baroque). The Welsh resident and new addition to fatherhood (congrats!), who has been chart-hopping with his recent efforts, applies his tremendous tech-house flavours to his remix. With monstrous percussion throughout, he's added his own feverous and infectious synths to make it into a track that deserves to be front of the bag for some time! One last thing, keep your eyes peeled for a huge release from him soon via Death Proof Recordings!

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BKD & Terry Whyte - C'mon Back (Rikardo Remix) (Death Proof Recordings)

Rikardo - Karma's A Bitch (FREE DOWNLOAD)

A remix that i did a few months back. unfotunatly couldnt get the clearance on the vocals. So giving away for free. Enjoy/share/feedback Rikardo ;)


Rikardo - Remember The Good Times (Rikardo's Unoffcial Remix) (FREE DOWNLOAD)

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RIKARDO
UK Based DJ & Producer
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//// BIOGRAPHY ///
////DJ////
Rikardo is a 27 year old dj who has been djin for around 8 years. He is an up and coming Dj/Producer who has a unique attitude towards house music. 
Rikardo's versatility and open minded approach to electronic dance music never fails to impress a crowd. During his time @ Crobar being 2 years he warmed up playing a blend of Funky/Vocal Uplifting House Music, which set things up perfectly for the guest Dj. 
For this he gained much praise and some excellent feedback from both crowd and guest.
He has gained recognition around Wales with residencies and guest sets at nights/venues including Hed Kandi, Kidology and Pukka Up. 
These events saw Rikardo playing alongside Funkagenda, Paul Thomas, Micky Slim, Laidback Luke, Daley Padley, Will Bailey, Calvertron, Mark Wilkinson, John Kelly, Kid Massive, Andy Daneill, Pete Doyle, Steve Haines, Lil Joey, Marc Leaf, Jason Herd… The list just goes on.
Rikardo has also made appearances in Ibiza playing @ Hush, Orange Corner and Eden Rooms. 
Rikardo plays a unique blend of house music and has managed to build a growing interest, his true versatility during his sets has been described as second to none!
Rikardo really has true presence of enjoyment and enthusiasm and some people say it’s where he belongs, he has always had a love for house music and this is was makes Rikardo’s sets appealing to everyone.








////Comments////
Steve Haines '’Rikardo always plays a great warm up set. He builds up the atmosphere and gets the crowd rocking with ease. Definitely one to watch'
Lil Joey ‘ Rikardo did a great job at setting the dance floor up. Its always great to DJ with someone who respects the music and doesn't push things to far before the next DJ. I am guessing we will be seeing more of this fella soon’
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////PRODUCER////
Rikardo has recently turned his hand to Music Production and now has an EP (Ignite EP) released on Rebel Records, which is being supported by the likes of Audiojack, Scott Langley (MOS), Gavyn Mytchel (MOS), Matan Caspi and many more.
His Second EP (Particles EP) consists of “Proton” & Neutron (Remedy Records) , which has received some excellent feedback from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Gavyn Mytchel, Alex & Filip, Josh Abrams, Ben Coda, Erphun and Steve Haines.
His Third EP(Luna Molecule EP), ( Rebel Records), also received some rave reviews from the likes of Jim Shaft Ryan, Ben Coda, Alex & Filip, Jon Kong, Gavyn Mytchel, Josh Abrams, Quivver, Markus Shulz  and Flux BPM. Luna was also Licensea to Armada Music, which is ofcourse the label run & owned by none other than the worlds number one dj, Armin Van Buuren.
His Forth EP (Twisted EP), Consists of  “Twisted” & “ATOM” (Baroque Digital), this definatly cause an almighty stir in and received some excellent reviews from the likes of Hooker & De Freitas, Ben Coda, Audio Jack, Markus Shulz, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Haines, Josh Abrams, Markus Shulz, Gavyn Mytchel and Daniel Mcdaid.
Rikardo’s fifth EP was released on Remedy Records (Oceans EP), Which consist of the aptly named Atlantic & Pacific which was released in July.
He also released a single “Rikardo - Trippin In Miami” which, released on Baroque Records in July also. 
Another track tittles “Rikardo – Hybridize, Which was released on Lowbit Records in October.
More recently Rikardo has Signed his 6th EP, “Into The Clouds EP” which, consists of “Into the Clouds” & “Beyond Paradise”. This has been signed to Lowbit Records and is due for release early 2012.
In July 2012 Rikardo released on Death Proof Recordings a track called “Creeping”, which was released as part of a compilation called “Prospects”. This has gained feedback from the likes of Claude VonStroke, Far Too Loud, Larry Tee, Peo De Pitte, Aniki, Mustard Pimp, Aquasky and Maelstrom
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////REMIXES////
Rikardo, has also recently been asked to remixes a number of tracks, he has remixed Deslaye –Hot Chicks, which was released in June on Baroque Records. This has too received some excellent feedback.
Rikardo, then went onto remix Enrico Sangiuliano & Patrick Carrera -$46,000 Feelings which, Was released on Baroque Limited in September 2011.
He has also had a remix released on Russian Label, FreeSound Records. Remixing which, received some heavy support across the board.
In October, Rikardo entered a remix competition, remixing “Sonic Union & Bastards of Funk – Glitter”. There were some 75 entries to which Rikardo finished safely within the top 5.
More recently Rikardo remixed for the likes Dnox & Beckers for a track called “jet lag slave”. The Original track did very will a few years back on Baroque records and Rikardo was asked to Remix Alongside the likes of Koen Gronenveld. Rikardo’s remix charted in the top 100 on Beatport and remained there for some four weeks.
Rikardo is currently working on new remixes and also Original tracks.
He also has other projects which have been taken by labels and shall be announced in the near future.
However he continues to put in the studio time in the mean time so watch this space……
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////COMMENTS////
Ignite/Extinguish EP
Scott Langley (dj scott langley) “ badd ass track in my box and on tour with me “
Josh Abrams (josh abrams) “ Both tracks are f*****g evil! “
Gavyn Mytchel (gavyn mytchel) “lovin the ignite track! “
Matan Caspi (matan caspi) “Thumbs up for Rikardo for this great two massive tracks... will check them out for sure. “
Steve Haines (steve haines) “2 strong tracks here, will support “ 
Particles EP
Steve Haines (steve haines) “Another really strong EP from Rikardo, supporting both tracks”

Gavyn Mytchel (gavyn mytchel) “cool tracks will support this friday at Ministry of Sound”
Alex Nemec (alex & filip) “will do the business i'm sure”
Josh Abrams (josh abrams) “Neutron is well... a bomb!”
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Really feeling Neutron...great builder!!”
Ali Erphun (erphun) “Neutro is a nice groover.. cool and interesting melody! ;). Cheers E

Luna/Molecule EP
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Both are wicked tracks - quality release!!”
Alex Nemec (alex & filip) “Solid”

Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “will support on The Gallery Sessions, Ministry of Sound radio - Friday 8th Oct”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Both tracks are quality!”
john graham (quivver) “really like molecule, definitely be playing this”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Rikardo certainly has the ability to pack all the sweat and scream and shouts of the dancefloor within his track. Strictlly underground dirty grooves that will inject with all the right and exact amount of bangining energy to the set. Luna has a very cool latin groove while Molecule does the trick with breakbeat like break. many thanks for the cool promo”

Twisted EP
Flash Brothers (the flash brothers) “Atom is good pumping electro tech prog track!
Michael Hooker (Hooker & De Freitas) “Both tracks are strong on this release. Twisted has a great and some lovely fills”
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Really cool stuff, love the edits on Twisted”
Paul Oakenfold (Paul Oakenfold) “cool release”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Progressive house meets tech house hybrids that simply work cause they have the needed amount of intensity and energy to keep the party going. quality release with two dancefloors destroyers that deserve to be out there for jocks to play and feel in their bones. many thanks for the promo”

Steve Haines (steve haines) “nice EP, Twisted is my pick!”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Atom is cool”
Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “Atom is a bomb of a track!!!! Will give full support thanks”
daniel mcdaid (daniel mcdaid) “two really cool tracks :D”

Ocean’s EP
hans tavera (hans tavera) “Massive Tracks!”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Rikardo is a top notch producer and you can feel it on those fantastic big room melodic prog housers. Atlantic is a more wild animal unstopable ready to crash and burn on any global dancefloor while Pacific that is my favorite goes all the way epic prog house style with nice melodic theme in the break and gigantic climax in the main part! Method never fails me, many thanks, i will support and chart it!”
David Lam (David Lam) “Wicked”
daniel mcdaid (daniel mcdaid) “2 thumpers , cheers”
Ryan Sullivan (Ryan Sullivan) “Some banging grooves. Will play.”
Man Parris (Man Parris) “I m prefer second track there is loads going on and when that beat drops in its dance time.”
Jorg Zimmer (Jorg Zimmer) “Pacific Rocks!”
Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “Will support on radio this Friday evening”
Steve Haines (steve haines) “Excellent EP, full support”
Gareth Emery (GarethEmery) “Nice EP, grabbing this one for Gareth (Andrew GE A&R)”
mental x (mental - virus radio) “COOL”
andy newland (andy newland) “2 great tracks, will be playing this weekend”
alex nemec (alex & filip) “rolling techno prog1 like it lots!”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Nice one Mr. Rikardo! Pacific is rockin'!”
jim ryan (jim shaft ryan) “nice enough track”

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