EP-226 is here! and a couple of notes about it. First, yes it is my B-day episode cause it falls on the day i recorded it this year. Secondly, I recorded this episode right after I went to see and hear Louie Vega play here in Hollywood as he was head-lining a DEEP event with Marques Wyatt . He, being the Master that he is, played AMAZING and got me so inspired that as soon as I got home (which was real late) I turned on the decks and got cooking. You can hear how he inspired me from the beginning of the show. Since it was my B-day a couple of friends joined me and well, I played for them and turned on the recorder. Nobody had to twist my rubber arm for that. I was having so much fun that I even took out a couple of vinyl records that I still had and used to play in the mid-80s when I was into the whole New Wave thing in High School and College.

For the millennial fans, vinyl records are 12" plastic discs that we used to physically touch to cue up and to play music from 😁

It sucks to get old but it sure is fun to still play music - and it keeps me young 😉

The NDYD Show

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The NDYD Radio Show EP226 - Birthday Show!

Ricardo Torres, a West Coast DJ, is known for blending deep, soulful house and disco with a smooth, sultry West Coast vibe. His music is crafted for true dance music enthusiasts, delivering uplifting, groovy, and sexy experiences rooted in the underground scene.

Ricardo’s DJ journey began in 1987 at a college radio station in Montreal, Canada, where he initially spun industrial electronic music. By 1988, he was introduced to Chicago House and was captivated by its fresh energy, changing his musical direction. In 1995, he moved to Los Angeles, where the city’s sun-drenched, soulful vibe and influences from DJs like Jay-J, Marques Wyatt, Julius Papp, Mark Farina, and Miguel Migs drew him toward the deeper West Coast sound.

In 2000, Ricardo pioneered sharing his mixes online, a bold and innovative step that garnered him international recognition. This exposure led to global performances and opportunities, while he also became a syndicated radio host on satellite and online platforms.

Around 2016 Ricardo partnered with Germany’s Nu Disco Your Disco (NDYD), a leading advocate for the Nu Disco genre. Their collaboration birthed the NDYD Radio Show, which Ricardo hosts weekly, showcasing top global talent and steadily growing a loyal listener base. For Ricardo, Nu Disco offers a modern bridge for the soulful West Coast vibe to resonate with newer generations.

While underground music trends have evolved over the decades, Ricardo’s passion remains unwavering: playing music that inspires people to get up, dance, and celebrate the timeless groove of house music.

Thank you to our Licensing Partner HD MUSIC NOW. For licensing information go to www.HDMusicnow.com

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"Parental Control" - MTV Network 
"Bad Girls Club" OXYGEN Network 
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" - E!TV Network/Comcast 
"Road Rules - The Real World" MTV Network 
"Living Lohan" - E!TV Network/Comcast 
"MY SUPER SWEET 16" - MTV Network

Life's musical journey has brought Rouel deLeon and ARC-AUDIO to a new point of light. In a Seattle, WA household built on love, Elvis, the Beatles and Bach Rouel knew early on his passion and destiny would be tied to music. By 6th grade, Rouel was into his 4th year of piano and performed with a world class boychoir. He knew that the lights and sounds of the world's great auditoriums, television and radio would one day be his lifelong career. Under the mentoring of David Kyle, voice coach to Liza Minelli , Geoff Tate (Queensryche) and Lane Staley (Alice in Chains), Rouel began in earnest the journey of making the dream a reality. Fast forward to Atlanta, GA, 1994. Brought to the South via a job and a dream of New York City, Rouel thought his stay would be brief. Instead it became the defining moment to where he is today. ARC-AUDIO brings 18 years of diversity, unique experiences to the audio and visual landscape. The resulting mix is a heady brew unlike anything heard before. Thousands have experienced what ARC-AUDIO is all about. The rest of the world is about to do the same.
Performing Credits include:
o The Off Ramp (now Avalon) 
o Performances with the Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony, Seattle Ballet and Northwest Boy Choir 
o National anthem performances for the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Supersonics and Seattle Pacific University 
o Young Messiah national tour 
o 1996 Olympic Games 
o Centerstage 
o The Loft 
o Vinyl 
o Variety Playhouse 
o Tabernacle 
o Apache Cafe 
o Masquerade

Organic house leads me to my destination...

Singer,composer, guitar player..(Instagram/gospodinov__maksim)