Before NDYD I used to be part of a DJ coalition in LA called the West Coast Collective (WCC). We were House DJs that mainly played Soulful and Jackin' but from time to time we would deviate to other styles that we loved. In my college days I was really into industrial and New Wave when I was a radio DJ in the college radio station but I was also a big fan of Hip Hop and especially G-Funk (imagine that).

Quite a few years ago, while I was still part of the WCC,  I made this mix where I went back to those days. A listener reached out and reminded me of it cause it was on other platforms online but no more. After much digging I found the original MP3 of the set I had done and here it is back again. Enjoy!

tracklist

G-Funk for Fun Mix

Ricardo Torres is a West Coast DJ whose sound blends deep, soulful house and disco with the smooth, sun-kissed energy of Los Angeles. His mixes are crafted for true dance floor devotees—uplifting, groovy, and deeply rooted in the underground.

Ricardo began his DJ journey in 1987 at a college radio station in Montreal, later discovering Chicago House and falling in love with its raw emotion and rhythm. After moving to Los Angeles in 1995, he found inspiration in the city’s soulful spirit and from influential DJs like Jay-J, Marques Wyatt, Julius Papp, Mark Farina, and Miguel Migs.

An early pioneer of online mix sharing in 2000, Ricardo quickly gained international recognition, leading to global performances and radio syndication. In 2016, he partnered with Germany’s Nu Disco Your Disco (NDYD) to launch the NDYD Radio Show, a weekly showcase of modern Nu Disco and soulful house that continues to attract a devoted worldwide audience.

Across decades and evolving trends, Ricardo’s mission remains the same: to share music that uplifts, connects, and celebrates the enduring groove of house. The NDYD Radio Show airs live every Saturday on d3ep.com—1 PM in Los Angeles, 3 PM in Chicago, 4 PM in New York, 9 PM in London, and 6 AM Sunday in Sydney—bringing the West Coast vibe to listeners around the globe.

Comments

AgentWomack

theguardianradio.com

theguardianradio.com

Richard Johnson Gallo

Maxwell Maxwell

Galaad López

Galaad López

lulucat206

Galaad López

Galaad López