Hi Fam! Last week I was a day late with the show and now I am a day earlier :) The reason why I am posting this now it's because it's a long holiday weekend here in the USA. It's the 4th of July weekend so a lot of people are starting their long weekend earlier and I wanted them to enjoy this long set for the holiday. It's a few minutes shy of 5 hours long!

I have to admit, also,  that I lied to you guys on the last episode.  I said then that I was going to be back with one of our regular shows this week but I changed my mind. We are returning to another live recording from the deiSogni art event that happened last week in DTLA and that I was involved in.

I am calling this part 2 but it really was or is  part 1 of my two days there. Besides playing at the main Disco party, that was last week’s episode - 395 if you want to check it out,  they also asked me to curate and play music during the actual art event while people were coming in and exploring it. This gave me the opportunity to take a deep dive, pun intended, into to the underground deep house genre and even into a little atmospheric deep tech. The goal here was for people to enjoy the tunes as background music while they explore the creativity of the artists that were participating in deiSogni.

Originally I wasn’t planning to put this recording up for streaming here on Soundcloud but after listening to it this week I was like ‘This turned out pretty good. I think the listeners will appreciate it.” - especially if you are doing something creative, working at your desk, or simply wanting to take a musical trip.

At this point I am done with any more live recordings (until I record a new one) so next week we are going back to our regular new tracks of the week and all that fun stuff.

There will be more deSoigni events coming up in the near future so if you are an LA listeners keep your ears open for next one cause I will definitely be announcing it on the radio show.

Let me know your thoughts on this long set and have a great week and a great 4th if you are in the USA.

tracklist: https://ricardotorres.net/NDYD/page-39/

tracklist

The NDYD Radio Show EP396 - Ricardo live from deiSogni part 2, Los Angeles - June 26, 2025

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.

Old School Club DJ in the early 80's here in Las Vegas. Working on getting back to mixing for a hobby only. Hope to upload a classic playlist here soon for all the OG's out there. Nothing but love and respect to ALL the DJ's here. We rule the turntables and dance floor !!! :)

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I Wanna Dance & Love & Dance Again.
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The NDYD Radio Show EP396 - Ricardo live from deiSogni part 2, Los Angeles - June 26, 2025

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