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Happy New Year, all!

We’re kicking off SPCEDUST Selections 2025 with Mix #33 from Ireland’s very own Ricky Chong, a selector who’s as sharp as his records are deep. Hailing from Sligo, a town that’s as rich in culture as it is ruggedly beautiful. Ricky grew up knee deep in his pop's funk, jazz, and soul crates. That early influence lit a spark that turned into a vinyl obsession, shaping his sound into something truly special.

Ricky’s not here to tick genre boxes, only the ride baby!. Whether it’s rare disco burners, African boogie treasures, or the pulse of 90s house, his sets are all about blending the unexpected with the familiar, creating a connection that keeps the dance-floor moving & grooving.

After cutting his teeth with Sligo’s Faint crew, Ricky’s quickly become a name to watch. His encyclopedic knowledge of 20th-century music, combined with his fearless approach to mixing, has earned him gigs alongside the likes of Jeremy Underground. Next up, you’ll find him in Dublin on Feb 1st at the Disco All Dayer, sharing the stage with heavyweights like Joe Claussell and the Idjut Boys. Oh, and don’t sleep on his monthly residency at The Big Romance—a spot where Ricky’s vibe really comes to life.

About the Mix....

Ricky’s SPCEDUST mix is nothing short of awesome. At 2 hours and a bit, it’s a bold, dynamic trip through his record bag, a masterclass in flow and selection. Using his trusty E&S mixer, Ricky doesn’t just mix tracks, he shapes them, tweaking frequencies to squeeze out every ounce of energy and emotion.

This mix doesn’t settle for predictable. It shifts, surprises, and keeps you hooked from start to finish. 

A blazing start to the SPCEDUST year, this is Ricky at his finest. Play it at high levels.

Big thank you to Ricky, and all you lovely listeners.

Bookings: https://thebuildingsociety.agency/Ricky-Chong
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ricky_chong
BC:https://rickychong.bandcamp.com

RICKY CHONG (Ireland) MIX033

I haven't made a mix for myself in a while so I decided to change that. This is the first mix of a new limited mix series I'll be doing this year.

Been taking some time for myself and watching more sunsets and sunrises and most of these songs are what keep me company during my moments of solitude.

Don't forget to breathe <3

Tracklist: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG55gIHJXnF/?igsh=MXI3NXZ4ZmJpMmd3Mw==

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