This week I had the opportunity to witness something that, like a time machine, took me back to the days I used to drive to San Francisco just to go see my favorite DJs perform. Two legends from those days were randomly playing at a little club on WIlshire Blvd in Koreatown. I really mean legends: Miguel Migs and Jay-J on the same bill. I hadn't seen these two play together one after the other at the same gig in over 20 years. They certainly didn't disappoint and both played exceptionally good. 

The music was amazing all night and really brought back that West Coast sound that I fell in love with so many years ago. They didn't play a throwback set or classics (just a couple here and there) but mainly new music from them and from all over the world but that had that 'West Coast' sound vibe. 

Listening to these two maestros (and friends) inspired me to do an episode similar to what I heard that night at their gig. These are also all new tracks that just came out but that have that San Francisco sound vibe from the good ole' days by artists from all over the globe.

Enjoy!

The NDYD Show

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The NDYD Radio Show EP358

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.

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