We return this week with another edition of 'From the Vault' all vinyl series. The year was 2002 and I had made my first mix CD that I would physically mail (for free) to the listeners. There was an online version of this set but the quality was not great in the Real Audio format at 64kps.

Now this set has been remastered for soundcloud for high quality streaming. These were the years I was obsessed with labels like Naked Music. All my money would be spend buying and ordering vinyl from this legendary label or any white label that was in that sexy Deep House style from the early 2000s

If you were around then and even might have attended the old Scuba underground parties that Naked Music use to throw in San Francisco then you will feel right at home with this set. 20+ year old music that still sounds and stands fresh for those After Hours sexy nights. 

Enjoy and keep your ears and eyes open for more from the vault series as I remaster these sets for the radio show.

The NDYD Show

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The NDYD Radio Show EP310 - After Hours all vinyl set

Techno is not made for just listening to, you have to feel it. ❤️

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.