I’m a beat junkie at heart and this Drum & Bass selection is a reflection of that.

Big thanks to Eryn Floer for the drippy cover art 🙂. Check her out on IG: (www.instagram.com/erynflow).

Mixed by @dbf_music at Kiklo studios Vancouver; a true studio savant. (www.facebook.com/kiklomusic/)
(https://www.instagram.com/dbfs_music/)

Feelin' High

I first met The Librarian many moons ago and am happy to see her thriving in her element, music. Moon Illusion is one of my favourite @the-librarian releases; humbled at the opportunity to remix and release this. 

Find it On Bandcamp Here: https://bit.ly/3xcU907
Find it On YouTube Here: https://bit.ly/3asZ1X5

Check out the original Moon Illusion here: (https://soundcloud.com/the-librarian/the-librarian-moon-illusion). Follow The Librarian on IG (https://www.instagram.com/librarianmusic). The Librarian's latest EP ~miss u~ is out on all platforms (https://spoti.fi/3wsMsDC). 

Big thanks to Peter Ricq @dashumans for capturing this cover art in such a unique way. Very grateful to have you in my life, friend. (https://peterricq.com/home/).

Mixed by @dbf_music at Kiklo studios Vancouver, Canada.(www.facebook.com/kiklomusic/) (www.instagram.com/dbfs_music/).

Thank you to Piers at Amelia Artists for the support and guidance on this release. (https://www.ameliaartists.com/).

Moon Illusion (ricco re-rub)

The Librarian - Moon Illusion (ricco re-rub)

Make Good Mixtape #1

Delighted to drop the first of many Make Good mixes as part of the Make Good Party series. Had a great time putting this one together which includes some music from some very talented local producers. Big thanks to @woodhead for having myself and @keeganjaymes (@jkgaultier) out to play at these wonderful parties.

Next Make Good Party is Nov 26, check out the fbook event here: 
https://fb.me/e/3gtQMkSv1

Follow Make Good on IG Here: https://bit.ly/3i99eeV
Check out Ricco’s tracks on Bandcamp: https://riccoricco.bandcamp.com/

Enjoy the tunes!

TrackList:

Danny Goliger - Questions Why
@fyichris - Contact (Underground Track)
@hugomassien - Fuzzy Logic
@nytaofficial - Swarm
Villager - Rave bender
@maxulis & @garneau - Beat That
@prozak98 - Ruff Dub
@cam3oblush - uu005
@skreamizm - Space Ghetto
@maxulis & @jesse-bru. - Semblance
@gelabril - Spells of Yoruba

Ricco - Make Good Mix Tape #1

Available on all platforms:
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/bombay-sippin/4100157
Bandcamp: https://riccoricco.bandcamp.com/track/bombay-sippin
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3oxl9qr

Bombay Sippin' is a continued house music evolution for Vancouver, BC, based DJ/producer Ricco. After a few months of focussing on production, Ricco dives into a theoretical mass of thick kicks, deep baselines, funky percussion and a catchy vox taken from none other than the legendary WIZ.

This DJ friendly version gives you all the ammunition you need to grab, capture and keep your dance floor while pouring a bombay gin and tonic... make it a double.

Mixed by @dbf_music at Kiklo studios Vancouver, Canada.(www.facebook.com/kiklomusic/) (www.instagram.com/dbfs_music/).

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Ordinare X on the album design and visuals (bit.ly/3UTHbzy).

~c u on the dacefloor~

Bombay Sippin'

Had such a fantastic time playing at @valhallafest this year that I decided to post my set. 120 minutes of fun, daytime vibes to get you in the dancing mood. 

A big thank you to all the performers that played at Lief's this year (@shanepatrickriley, @seraphyne, @indigogh, @isis-graham, @civillianwashere, @jaytripwire, @itsharleybtch, DJ Alvalanche, @ricky-biz, Abomb ; so much talent on such an incredible stage. 

Shout out to the Hi Society Entertainment crew for the 100x upgrade in sound; we felt like rock stars. A big hug to Adin (Abomb), the Valhalla Stage Crews, Erinn, Jordie, Ray and all the volunteers for keeping the dream alive in the Great North. See you next year.

Tracklist:

Coeo - Light Star
Dan Solo - Higher (Jkriv)
Deep&Disco - Feel The Rhythm
Only Children - Falling
Soulphiction - When Radio Was Boss
Andy Hart, Max Graef - Jungle
Sentimental Animals - Love Vibration (Yusek)
Telepopmusic - Flawless
Donna Allen - Serious (Michael Gray) (Ricco Edit)
O'Flynn - Tru Dancing
@neighbour-homebreakin - Doin It With The Stars
Prince - I wanna be your lover (CMAN) (Ricco Edit)
The Glimmers - U Rocked My World
Gina Jeanz - Amagroove
Rampa - Les Gout
Paster Lape - More Seke (Ricco Edit)
Little Simz - Pint and Kill (Aguava)
Sammy Bananas - 909s And Herb
O'Flynn - Desmonds Empire
@torsmusic - Foxglove

~See you on the dance floor at @bass-c0ast~

Valhalla Festival 2023

Sunrise. Inspired by a sunrise in Tulum after a long night of music. A deep house roller with one of my all-time favorite vox off a long since forgotten Brother's Vibe track.

plz message me for a DJ friendly version.

"Sunday time vibes, joint in hand, hangover slowly leaving the body, ready to get into another night of grooving." - @jarrya

Mixed by @maxulis ; SLAB, @bass-c0ast . Thank you Max!

Art by the ever talented Peter Ricq
peterricq.com

~ I encourage you to love often ~

Sunrise

House music alert 🕺🏾. Capping off this year with a straight no chaser house mix containing tracks i’ve been sneaking into sets this Summer and Fall. 

Thank you to the talented Melissa Marie for the artwork:
https://melissamarie.myportfolio.com/

Tracklist:
Trevor Gordon - Turn It Around
Tony Quattro - LA Fitness
Apollonia - Trinidad
Rampa - Les Gout
DJ Honesty - Moment (Losoul)
System Olympia - Night Rise
Miss Jools - Devine Trouble
Djoko - Close Call
A Lister - Hanging On
Alain Ho - Your Love
Sweely - Yes He Is

---

What’s the point of your DJ career? I came across a great article addressing this question on First Floor that was featured back in Oct (link below). I paraphrase below some of the points that stuck out to me.

DJing itself isn’t particularly difficult; literally anyone can DJ. Fine… that’s fun. But there’s this odd pressure for DJs to constantly project success; irrespective of whether or not things are actually going well. Is what they are doing actually creatively fulfilling? Good question.

I’ve been lucky enough to be on most sides of the creative equation in the scene and certainly feel less pressure at this point in my music journey to project success; simply focussing my production on my roots in house, breaks and D&B has been rewarding enough. Seems like the less serious I take it, the more dividends it pays. So maybe there’s no point, just running with it?

I agree with the article: it’s unfortunate how much DJs decisions these days are likely to be influenced by ... prevailing narratives about what a DJ career is supposed to look like… aka, an artist’s only options are to become an international touring juggernaut or remain “just” a local DJ. 

The article goes on... DJs can take their craft seriously without depending on gigs as their sole source of income. Plenty of great DJs hold down other jobs... I do. I’ve seen a lot of clout chasers and people who just want to get famous. They will always exist but dance music, especially underground, should distance itself from the glorification of continuous growth and mindless hustle culture.

The article's has a point, there’s no shame in having a day job, and there’s nothing wrong with being a DJ who doesn’t travel, or only plays the occasional out-of-town show. For DJs, there is no single “correct” path, and aiming for something lower than global domination shouldn’t be regarded as a failure.

I appreciate how the article suggests normalizing ignoring the voices that tell artists, “you’re not getting enough recognition” and encourage them to focus instead on following their creative impulses, wherever they may lead.

Normalize not thinking of DJing in career terms.

Its a great read for new and long time DJs. I wanted to share that.

Enjoy 🌄 the mix 🎵…. or don’t; it’s all 🧘🏽‍♂️.


Link to article: 
https://firstfloor.substack.com/p/whats-the-point-of-your-dj-career

househouse dos

On Dec17th @riccomusicofficial and @itsharleyb had the pleasure of playing for the Hypha Arts Society Holiday Market. We recorded the live mix and are so happy to share it with ya’ll as we bring in the new year. 

Thank you Lola Gram, Hypha Arts Society and lux.the.flame for giving us a safe and inviting platform to showcase our sound. Thank you to the bar staff for providing rum and egg nog with honey and cinnamon. Thank you to the artists and vendors that made our set extra special. 

Rhythm, dance, art and intent create community and connection. 

Tracklist:

Me & George - Slash (K-Lone)
Henry Wu - 117 Careplan
Eden Burns - 7Loop
Fejka & Henry Green - Shades of You (Tor)
Jasper Tygner - Blush
OAKK - Moving On
Warm - SG Lewis
One Thing (Instrumental) - jmac
SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY (remix) - Amaarae
Amaperu (J. Ar. J remix) - Annabel
ANSZA x Minny Juno - Some Kind of Blue
Fonzo - Boy Don’t Waste My Time
Sage Introspekt - Style So Hot
PROZAK - Like This
Bakey - Last One
Hudson Mohawk - Set The Roof
Die Mantle - Way I Feel 
girl yuh know - tj groover
GLY - Catching Flies
Lucky - Lusine
Nova - Burial & Four Tet
Water (DJ SMASHA Splash Waterfalls Edit) - Tyla
Indigogh x Ricco - Mercy (Forthcoming)
Canary Yellow - Breathe You in Ha Mood (Ice Spice)
Neumonic - Pop
CESCO - Swing King (Hamdi)
Jook - Roll with the punches
Pillz (Dr. Fresch Remix) - Gucci Mane
PRESHA - INVT
Spilling - Baalti
Satellite - Thames
Osborne - Fools
DJ Jackum - Ladbroke Grove
Kastle - Don’t Look Back
Cameo Blush - Ultimate Grey

Hypha Holiday Market Mix

Free DL ^^^

Also avail on Bandcamp: https://shorturl.at/rAQSV
Apple Music: Soon
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/nILM2

A daytime tune to keep it light and fun on your dance floors complete with claps and cowbell. DJ friendly with loads of time in and out to play with the filters; a witty vox to have your crowd curious about what's next? Ω†∆˚¢.

Bassline courtesy of peak disco era goodness.

Release date:
1 March 2024

Mastering:
Kiklo Studios, Vancouver Canada
(www.facebook.com/kiklomusic/) 
(www.instagram.com/dbfs_music/)

Art by the ever talented Peter Ricq
https://peterricq.com/

:) Keep pushin' :)

Fear & Loathing EP

Benecio

Benicio

Free DL ^^^

Also avail on Bandcamp: https://shorturl.at/rAQSV
Apple Music: Soon
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/nILM2

I'm a sucker for chill, ambient, liquid D&B and so here you go. I pictured Hunter and Dr. Gonzo stumbling upon a church on the strip in the 70s, high as kites, while a church goer describes how God made the world.

Release date:
1 March 2024

Mastering:
Kiklo Studios, Vancouver Canada
(www.facebook.com/kiklomusic/) 
(www.instagram.com/dbfs_music/)

Art by the ever talented Peter Ricq
https://peterricq.com/

:) Keep pushin' :)

God Made The World

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ricco_ricco

_househouse_

Tracklist:
1. Vibe Killers - Bang
2. Waff - Groover
3. Fantastic Man - It's Essential
4.  =)??
5. =( ??
6. Trentemoller - Le Champagne
7. =/ ??
8. Flamingosis - Dorothy

househouse

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ricco_ricco

_rocktheboat_

Tracklist:
1. Kastle - Stay Together (VIP)
2. Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Salute)
3. Ryan Leslie - The Way You Move Girl (Chaos in the CBD)
4.  =)??
5. =( ??
6. Calski - If I Had it My Way
7. Drake - Doing it Wrong (Figgy)
8. Magnifik - Feel the Groove
9. Frank Ocean - Thinkin' Bout You (Ryan Hemsworth)
10. Justin Timberlake - My Love (Ded Red)
11. AAliyah - One in a Million (Pollie Pop)
12. Kirko Bangz - Drank in my Cup (Pollie Pop)
13. Rihana - I need Love (feat. Future)
14. We Sink - Inside (feat. Andrea)
15. Tinashae - Got Me Movin (xxyyxx)

*Valentines mix curated for Fortune Sound Club in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Inspired by love for her.

Rock The Boat

rocktheboat

Hello frens. This is a recording of part of a set I played at Redlight Ramen Bar in Nelson B.C. Lots of love to Korina for having me come down and play <3. Big squeeze to @amenda for the artwork.

An easy summer mix to bring home to the parents. My roots are in house and downtempo. Here I embrace the jazzy hip-hop influences I had in my teenage years on labels like OM, Stones Throw and Greyboy as well as some new classics I’ve been finding here and there. 

Check my playlists on Spotify: @ ricco_ricco
Find me on Mixcloud: @ riccoricco
Creep me on Insta: @ riccoricco
Snapchat me weird stuff: @ riccoricco
Eat healthy food at RedLight Ramen: http://www.redlightramenbar.ca/

<3 <3 <3

Tracklist:
Mecca 83 - Lounging (Intro)
Pepe Bradock - Un Pepe Dans la Dentelle (Ricco Edit)
Fat Jon - No
Naked Music NYC - If I Fall (dub)
Laurnea - Keep Your Head Up
J Boogie's Dubtronic Science - Afros In Ya
Choice 37 - Way Back When
A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
Anderson Paak - Room in here (Jazzy Jeff)
Etta Bond - Seen and Never Heard
Jill Scott - Love Rain
Imaginations Treetrunk - Days Old
?
Catching Flies - Sunrays (Moods)
Flamingosis - Flight of The Flamingo

Redlight Ramen Bar Mix

This is a mix I made for my sister for her bday. More clubby stuff but there's intent and journey there. Check out my spotify " ricco_ricco " for playlists I update more regularly. 

LOTS OF LOVE TO @amenda for designing the cover. That's my sister at 7 years old living her best life!

Big thanks to Liam at MVMT Academy for supporting my music!

Happy Bday Sis! Hope you enjoy.

Tracklist:

Fêttÿ Wæp ft. Monty - bïrthdäÿ
C B ft. DRÁe - Guidance
Ashanti - Rock Wit U
T ft. OFŠet - TÁśTe ( @djnickbike flip )
Dj K Ft. SZÃ - JÚst Ûs
T*ga - GŌddamn
ćhrïš brown - šórrÿ enough
Mustard ft. Roddy Ricch - Ballin'
Leikeli47 - Girl Blunt
DÊEJay Khaled ft. rìrî , ßryśöń Tiłłer - W thoughtš
PŒ M & SWÉ L - Sun F L O W E R
DJ šnÀke & JB ft. TŸGÀ - L ČonTÎŒ
Ja Rule - Put it on me
@FALCONS - Blueface x Tera Kora x Paul Mond x Singularis - Bustdown Whistliana
Justin Timberlake - Senorita

Khyla Marie (a mix for my sister)

~Relationships~ (tracklist below)

Follow me on instagram here: @riccoricco

Want more valentines mixes by me? Here: (https://soundcloud.com/riccoriccoricco/rocktheboat).

Thank you to Ordinarily Honest for the support (https://www.ordinarilyhonest.com/). 

I wanted to capture what it’s like to be in, both, healthy and unhealthy relationships with this mix. Each track has a specific purpose and you may experience a different set of emotions with each; highs and lows, ebbs and flow. My own personal experience with relationships has been… a journey. I’ve learned that my person will share the same intense feeling for things I feel intensely about like culture, cuddling and above all music. I left some food for thought at the very end. 

enjoy

Tracklist:
Kehlani - RPG (feat. 6LACK)
@Etta-bond - Surface (feat. A2)
Summer Walker & Usher - Come Thru
@iamneck - magic stick
@promnitebeats - used to be
Ty Dolla $ign ft. J. Cole - Purple Emoji
@ye55ine - LMST
@louisfuton - Shoulda Known ( @iamganz Remix )
Russ - The Flute Song
Jazmine Sullivan - Mascara
Paris Jones & Tails - You Like Me ( @tailsxbeats Remix )
@Achesmusic - Her
DNA ( @dov1 & @an-ten-nae ) - Dreams (@oakkmusic Remix)
Sleepyhead - Summer Lovin
Justin Bieber - Yummy
Fetty Was - Fresh N Clean

<3 @itsharleybtch

Relationships - A mix by ricco

~Mandrn x Ricco :: Poolside Mix~

Thank you to Mandrn for the support (https://mandrn.com/) and Kelly for your energy and drive. A big thank you to Swon Studios for putting together such a creative album cover; follow them on IG @swon.studios.

This year has been transformative for many of us and keeping healthy rituals has aided in my transformative process. My ritual is music, it has a way of keeping everything still amidst the outside noise. This summer has been especially ritualistic for me as I have appreciated more the art of getting outside and wandering. Summer is supposed to be fun and nostalgic and I wanted to capture that in this mix. Inspired by the aesthetic of the Mandrn brand where summer meets art meets curiosity meets wandering. Enjoy.

Tracklist:
CPR - Wavey Bagels ( @up_records )
@winstonsurfshirt - Smile
@cannonstheband - Fire for you
@pompeya - cheenese ( @lipelismusic Remix )
@kaytranada - 10% feat. @kaliuchis
@vanilla - suede
@dj-vas - the one
@men-i-trust - tail whip
@rossfromfriends - John Cage
@kaskade - On your mind
Max Graef - No 5
@kehlanimusic x @aeroplane - Undercover (BIA Edit)
@bravobeats - Summer Love
@gigamesh - Slow Love feat. 
@dj-jun1990 - U Say Curura
@disclosuremusic - Expressing What Matters
@jaxjones x @amalaofficial (Doja Cat) - Say So (Jax Jones Midnight Snack Remix)

Poolside Mix for Mandrn

Poolside Mix (A mix for Mandrn)

~DJ/Producer~ 

Keeping Busy:
~JKG - https://www.instagram.com/jk_gaultier
~Valhalla Festival Stage Curator Lief’s Beach: https://valhallafest.ca/
~Goodhousekeeping Radio 2nd Friday's of the month (6:30pm - 8:30pm): https://www.twitch.tv/bsidedotradio
~Residency, Fox Cabaret Cue Club Vancouver: https://shorturl.at/elxK6
~Board Member, Beaumont Studios: https://thebeaumontstudios.com/

Latest Releases:

~These should be played at high volume, preferably in a residential area~

Ricco - Fear & Loathing EP: https://shorturl.at/fgAKT
(EP with a Daytime House Tune and D&B Tune)

Ricco - Sunrise: https://shorturl.at/pET59
(A Deep House roller for your chill sets and mixes)

Indigogh x Ricco - Mercy Flip: https://shorturl.at/vEIY7
(Bassy flip of classic Mercy)

itsHarleyB*tch - Drillessi (Produced by ricco, Lyrics by itsHarleyB*tch): https://on.soundcloud.com/hzx54

Ricco - Bombay Sippin': https://on.soundcloud.com/eecx1

Pastur Lap - More S eKele Movement (Ricco Edit):  https://bit.ly/3U6S7rw

The Librarian - Moon Illusion (Ricco Remix) : https://bit.ly/3zQll71

Ricco - Feelin' High : https://bit.ly/3gWQK0V

Infiniti - Looking For Something (Ricco Edit): https://shorturl.at/civC2

Bio:
Ricco has left an indelible mark on the Pacific Northwest electronic music scene, spanning almost three decades. Exposed to music at a young age through his Caribbean roots, Ricco got his first pair of turntables in 1997 and became obsessed with electronic music, developing a particular taste for House, Breaks, Garage, 2Step, Drum & Bass and underground Hip-Hop. Ricco’s early artist inspiration came from artists like Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, St. Germain, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Basement Jaxx, Daft Punk, Mark Farina, Derek Carter, Carl Cox and the eclectic sounds of the K7, DJ Kicks mix series as well as following labels like Moonshine, Tango, Strictly Rhythm, Ovum, Classic, Hooj Tunes, Naked Music, Roulette, LowDown, Nightshift and Double Down. These inspiration’s cultivated a deep-seated passion for electronic music, shaping Ricco’s unique sound as a budding, young DJ which later led to Ricco providing direct support to a laundry list of international acts such as Gene Farris, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Ardalan, Dam Swindle, J.Phlip, The Greenskeepers, Matt the Alien, The Librarian, Barisone, Garneau, The Della Kit, Barisone, Johnny Fiasco, Fashmob, Luke McKeehan and Lawnchair Generals.

Ricco has also held a handful of residencies in Vancouver including Goodhousekeeping at Fortune Sound Club, La Discotech at Modern, Fast Life at Republic, Bar None Saturdays, and Lotus Sound Lounge for the notorious Lotus Long Weekend events. Major Festival appearances include Basscoast Festival, Shambhala, Nelson Mural Festival, Valhalla Festival, TEDx Vancouver as well as appearances in the US including Seattle, Portland and Bend Oregon. Ricco has also played at some of Vancouver’s most notable music venues such as Beaumont Studios, Gorg-O-Mish, Open Studios, Red Room, Celebrities and the internationally acclaimed Commodore Ballroom.

In 2019, Ricco co-founded JK Gaultier with Keegan James. This venture birthed the JKG Mix Series, a mix series amplifying local talent as well as a home base for hosting club nights around Vancouver. To-date, JK Gaultier has hosted such events as TILT, MOVE, SWITCH, A Holiday Rave, Ardalan (Dirtybird), J.Phlip and INSOMNIA at the Beaumont Studios; these events have included local talent such as Unmarried Woman, IHA, Neighbour, Garneau, Vinyl Ritchie, Hoola & Lion S. and Max Ulis to name a few. The project has also fostered the launch of Goodhouseeking on Bside Radio, a radio show airing every second Friday of the month 6:30pm - 8:30pm that features all sounds house music with a pepperings of breaks, broken beat, world, afro and latin. Hosts of Goodhousekeeping include Ricco, Keegan James and Kon Radd. Ricco's monthly residency is currently at Fox Cabaret (Vancouver); a night called Cue Club Vancouver (https://shorturl.at/nFL08) every last Sat of the month where you'll hear House, Funk, Breaks and Soul to keep you grooving on the dance floor.

Ricco is a current stage curator for Valhalla Festival, board member of the Beaumont studios and loving cat daddy 😸.

For Bookings: JKGaultier@gmail.com

Ricco

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