I first met Diego in January 2005 when I was fortunate enough to visit Argentina on a DJ tour, we hit it off and have stayed connected ever since. Fast forward to now and the upcoming release of his superb Deal With It EP, written and produced by him and Diego Cid, under their D&D moniker.

Diego Ro-K and Diego CD are undoubtedly the main pioneers of the Argentinian underground electronic scene, with both starting their music careers in the 80s and building the scene through parties, club nights, compilations and radio shows. During the ’90s, outside of D&D, they also created the DJ crews, Urban Groove (Diego Cid) and DJ Union (Diego Ro-K) via which they flooded the country with the best house and techno music. They are responsible for bringing the likes of Juan Atkins, Ricardo Villalobos, Justin Harris, Murk, Woody McBride, DJ Hell, Michael Mayer, DJ Pierre, Vitalic and many more to play in the country. In 1999, they signed their 1st recording contract with EMI/Virgin, becoming the 1st techno duo to sign with an international company.

“As huge fans of MFF, we wanted to show the indie influence in our productions and in this case we also delivered some acid feel, always trying to keep the groove, which is the main idea of our tracks” (D&D)

It’s an awesome journey through the underground which absolutely stinks of class.

The 2 main tracks on the EP sit firmly in the dark corners of any nightclub, both completely original whilst retaining that MFF swing required from all of our releases… And with a belting remix from fellow Argentinian Nacho Bolognani (@nachobolognani), to bring a slightly more housier feel to the track, you can’t go wrong.

Oops, I think we did it again.

Deal EP

4. Tangadget Master

A long time ago them Freaks (Luke Solomon & Justin Harris) built a bridge with Chicago. It was a long Freaky bridge that absorbed a whole community of misfits. They joined forces and built a fort under the banner of Music for Freaks.
The fort was built to protect them from the normals - but also a place to build an army of associated miscreants that would slowly begin their attack on the offending world of bland dance music. The army grew and Freaks took to the road ....

DIEGO ROCA (AKA DJ RO-K) PERSONAL DJ PROFILE 

BORN - SCORPIO
PLACE - BS AS /ARGENTINA
DJ/PRODUCER SINCE - 1984
RESIDENCE - BS AS ARGENTINA
INFLUENCES - FUNK,SOUL,DISCO,HOUSE & TECNO VARIATIONS , DIVERSE ELECTRONICA

Diego Ro-K, widely known as DJ Diego Ro-K, is a dynamic and versatile DJ who has been shaping the music scene with his electrifying performances. With a passion for blending genres and a keen sense of crowd engagement, Diego Ro-K has become a sought-after name in the industry.

Hailing from Argentina, Diego Ro-K's musical journey began at a young age. His innate talent for reading the crowd and curating unforgettable experiences has propelled him to the forefront of the electronic music scene.
From the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Diego Ro-K’s love for dance music ignited at the age of 11, with disco and funk shaping his early influences. Over the span of his remarkable 35-year career, Diego has become a true icon of the underground dance scene, earning the title “Maradona of DJs” from Argentina’s esteemed Clarín newspaper.
Diego’s career is a testament to his incredible versatility and dedication. He has played in virtually every underground venue and major festival in Argentina, and his influence extends far beyond his homeland. His sets are known for their deep, dark, and funky elements, creating an immersive experience that captivates audiences. Diego’s performances are celebrated for their unique blend of sounds, which has earned him recognition across South America, the United States, and Europe.
His international impact is evident through his extensive list of collaborations and productions. Diego has released nearly 20 tracks, working with prominent labels such as EMI/VIRGIN, Luxury Groove from Spain, and Utils from Germany. His remixes for major pop and rock bands in Argentina further showcase his talent and solidify his place in the local scene demonstrating Diego’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music.
BOOKED BY 
             COCOON (GER/IBZ)
              PIKES (IBZ)
             MUSIC FOR FREAKS (UK)
             SONAR FEST (97/98/99/00) (SPA)          
             CIRCO LOCO (IBZ)
             THE END (UK)
             SUPERFREAK (UK/IBZ)
             CREAMFIELDS (ARG/UK)
             WHATS UP (IBZ)
             MINISTRY OF SOUND (ARG/UK)
             WALL OF BASS (USA)
             DEEP (MADRID/MARBELLA) (ESP)
             SOUTH AMERICAN MUSIC CONFERENCE
             GOLLIATH (HOL)
             EARTH DANCE
             PERSONAL FEST (ARG)
             BUE FEST (ARG)
             

CLUBS - SPACE (IBZ)
        AMNESIA (IBZ)
        PACHA (IBZ/BUE/SPB)
        PRIVILEGE (IBZ)
        CIRCO LOCO (IBZ)
        UNDERGROUND (IBZ)
        PIKES HTL (IBZ)
        EL DIVINO (IBZ)
        BLUE MARLIN (IBZ)       
        LA PLAGE (IBZ)
        VETTO (IBZ)
        CITY HALL (BCN)
        MACARENA (BCN)
        MACARENA BEACH (BCN)
        MOOG (BCN)
        LA TERRAZZA (BCN)
        KGB (BCN)
        FELLINI (BCN)
        SALA APOLLO (BCN)
        CAFE DEL MAR (CAD)
        COCOON (FRANKFURT)
        GLASHAUS(BERLIN)
        HOPPETOSSE (BER)
        PLAY (STUTTGART)
        UPSTAIRS(CAIRO)
        MINISTRY OF SOUND (LON)
        VELVET UNDERGROUND (LON)
        THE END (LON)
        SPACE (PTA DEL ESTE)
        CROBAR (CHI/PTA DEL ESTE/BS AS)
        NIKKY BEACH (MIA)
        LIQUID (MIA)
        FIRST AVE.(MINN)
        COCOLICHE (BS AS)
        LAO (BRA)
        MANGA ROSA (BRA)
        SIRENA (BRA)
        SANTANERA (MEX)
        CONTINENTAL (MEX)

DISCOGRAPHY

        - LABELS 
                - EMI/VIRGIN WORLDWIDE
                - COMMUNIQUE (USA)
                - MUSIC FOR FREAKS (UK)
                - FREQUENZA (ITA)
                - UTILS (GER)
                - MINDTRIP (ARG)
                - DILEK/DAREK (SUI)
                - LUXURY GROOVES (SPA)
                - ACKTVISM (SPA)
                - DLA RECS (ARG)
                - POP ART (ARG)
                - ILLEGAL ALIEN (MEX)
                - AREA SUR (ARG)
                - APICAL RECS (ARG)
                - UPandAt'em (ARG)
                - PUNTA DEL ESTE RECS (URU)
                - GEE SPOT RECS (ESP)
                - MUSIC BROKERS (ARG)

        - D+D - DISCO EP - KILLER RECS.(ARG) - 1995
	- D+D - ESTIMULANTE - EMI (ARG)  - 1999
	- DJ D.RO-K - ZAMBA EP - Pop Art  (ARG) 2002
	- DJ D.RO-K - THE DOOR - DJ ESP RMX - Utils - Germany 2002
	- DJ D.RO-K - 7TH SPEED - KSK RECORDS (ARG) - 2003
	- D+D –“URITORCO/VICTIMAS DE LO BIZARRO/VIBRALOBOS”
	- (R.Villalobos/Woody ESP Mc Bride  Rmxs) –EMI/VIRGIN (ARG) - 2000.
	- D+D – D+D - Luxury Grooves Spain - 2002
	- D+D - CURATIVO - MUSIC BROKERS (ARG) - 2009
	- D+D - FREAKTEK EP - COMMUNIQUE (USA) DIGITAL - 2008
	- DJ D.RO-K - HI ROKO! - ACKTIVISM RECS - (SPAIN) DIGITAL -2008
	- DJ D.RO-K - COMMUNIQUE COMPILATION  7 (USA) DIGITAL  - 2008
	- D+D - COMMUNIQUE COMPILATION 9 (USA) DIGITAL - 2009
	- DJ D.RO-K - ULISES EP - PUNTA DEL ESTE RECS (URU) - DIGITAL - 2010
	- DJ D.RO-K - WANDA EP - DLA RECS (ARG) - DIGITAL - 2010
	- DJ D.RO-K - "MEDITATE" - ARGENETICS II  - DLA RECS. - DIGITAL - 2010
	- DJ D.RO-K - "PUBIK" VARIOUS ALEPH 3 COMP. - DILEK RECS - DIGITAL - 2010
	- DJ D:RO-K - "INTERVIEW ..."  - MINDTRIP MUSIC - DIGITAL - 2010
	
	- DJ D.RO.K – ARGENETICS III VARIOUS – ESTIMULANTE RECS. - 2012
        - D+D - MAMUT - ESTIMULANTE RECS. - 2012
        - DJ D.RO.K - TELL ME EP - AREA SUR RECS - 2013
        - DJ D.RO.K - WRONG EP - 2014 W Woody Mc Bride and Junior Stupp Remixes -ILLEGAL ALIEN RECS

http://www.beatport.com/search?query=DIEGO+RO-K

I started DJ-ing in 2002 after going to parties thrown by Simplicity, a collective of DJs who threw House and Techno parties in Brixton, south west London. Ivan, James and Sam from Simplicity turned me on to an incredible scene and I will never forget them. Simplicity taught me that clubs in London may be open till 7am and they might have multi-million pound sound systems, but the DIY ethic still thrives; going to a club is fun but it's so much better to do it your own way.
Around 2002 I started going to Peg parties - Jane Fitz's legendary parties thrown not just in London but all over the UK and France. Jane has a no-nonsense approach to music and her Peg parties are the best times I have ever had as a DJ. 
In 2008 I emigrated to Canada, I now host Open Dex on the third Saturday of the month at the Anza Club in Vancouver. 
Music on: johnxmusic.bandcamp.com

4. Tangadget Master

Music For Freaks