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

Here’s my set from @valhallafestival at Asgard stage on Saturday June 29th (7pm) where I had the pleasure of getting the party warmed up; track list below. 

I would like to extend my deepest thank you to all the volunteers, crew, staff, stage and sound design and artists that came together to make Valhalla 2024 a truly incredible vibe. Lots of love to Adin (A-Bomb) the Valhalla Stage Crews Ryan, JP, Darren et al, Erinn, Jordie, Ray, Sarah, Amber and all of the volunteers for keeping the dream alive in the Great North. Can’t wait for next year.

Big hug to all the performers that played at Lief's Beach this year (@civillianwashere, @itsharleybtch, @ricky-biz, Abomb, @elle-fast, @handsometiger , @lilcis , @adekn_bass , @j_digs , dron3 , @melfunctionmusic , @philip-austrom and @keeganjaymes . Thank’s to those of you who travelled far to come share your music with us.

Tracklist:
Kendrick Lamar - Money Trees (AYYBO)
Basement Jaxx - Red Alert (Kyle Watson)
Veritas - Higher Energy
REV3NGE - Tell a Friend (AJSE)
Champion - We Multiply
Jamie Unknown - Pressure
DJ Jackum - Ladbroke Grove
Gene Farris - We Work the Bass (Ricco Edit)
Harry Ley - The Doctor
Stuart Ojelay - Disco’s Revenge (Ricco Edit)
Cajmere - Brighter Days
Chicago - Street Player (Andrew L)
Sammy Virji - If You Need
Tony Quattro - Slugger (DAMN SON)

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

Valhalla Festival 2024

My last instalment for 2024 released in 2025 - Time Away EP; vocal version and a deeper re-work. Watching two good people meet on a dance floor is a beautiful sight to behold.

Test drove these a few times on some decent stacks; kindly enjoyed by partygoers without politics.

Thank you Alyssa for the incredible artwork on this one. As always Eno on the master.

I’ll keep it 🔒 if ya’ll keep dancing.

Art: shorturl.at/4JxL0
Master: shorturl.at/lLTLQ

Time Away (Ricco's Deeper Subjects)

Time Away

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

Check out my spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ricco_ricco

This is a live mix recorded at the The Beaumont Studios Halloween party (Psycho Circus) on October 29, 2016. Check out photos from the event (https://www.facebook.com/pg/BeaumontStudiosVan/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1164687646902258). Such fun times!

What I like about live sets is that you're hearing the set as it played to the room. The energy was high, everyone was dressed up and the vibes were strong. Thanks for listening. House music all night long.

~Playlist~
1) Andre Crom - Body Movin'
2) Carlo Lio - Seven Moods
3)Gene Farris - We like it deep
4) ¿
5) ?
6) Michael Jackson - Thriller (Homero Espinosa)
7) Elio Riso & Nilo R - I Thinking With You
8) Hansol - Fucking Noise
9) French Fries - Yo Vogue
10) Cassie - Me & You (Mak & Pasteman)
11) ¿
12) Green Velvet - Bigger Than Prince (Hot 82)
13) ?
14) Technasia - Heart of Flesh
15) Rachel Row - L Square (KINK)
16) Fort Romeau - Secrets & Lies

ricco

Beaumont Studios Halloween 2016

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.

Butterflies rest easy. 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
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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/Person~ 

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

All Releases: https://riccoricco.bandcamp.com/

Latest Release: Ricco - Time Away EP: https://bit.ly/3PxrWuq

Collabs: 
Harley B - Drillesi: https://soundcloud.com/itsharleyb/drillesi
Harley B - Bitch Please: https://soundcloud.com/itsharleyb/btch-please
Indigogh x Ricco - Mercy Flip: https://soundcloud.com/indigogh/mercy-indigogh-x-ricco-flip?si=0f6bb49ef9ab4ec69d29c7b2e3026aee&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Keeping Busy:
~JKG: https://soundcloud.com/jkgaultier
~Valhalla Festival Stage Curator Lief’s Beach: https://valhallafest.ca/
~Goodhousekeeping Radio 2nd Friday's (6:30pm - 8:30pm): https://www.twitch.tv/bsidedotradio
~Residency Cue Club: https://www.instagram.com/cueclubvancouver/
~Board Member: https://thebeaumontstudios.com/
~Juno Underground Dance Single Committee: https://junoawards.ca

Bio:
A true creative, Ricco finds inspiration in music by exploring sounds through DJing and producing. Ricco is a passionate house music enthusiast with a focus on funky, deep, and rhythm-rich sounds that blend Latin, Tech and Afro influences. With almost 3 decades of djing under his belt, Ricco has held a handful of residencies in Vancouver, including Goodhousekeeping at Fortune Sound Club, La Discotech at Modern, Fast Life at Republic and Lotus Sound Lounge. Major Festival appearances include Basscoast Festival, Shambhala Music Festival and Valhalla Music Festival. Additionally, ricco has also played at some of Vancouver’s most notable music venues such as Beaumont Studios, Gorg-O-Mish, Open Studios, and the internationally acclaimed Commodore Ballroom. 

Direct support includes a laundry list of international acts such as Gene Farris, Claptone, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Sebastien Leger, Sandy Rivera, Justin Jay, Dennis Ferrer, Zombie Disco Squad, Metro Area, Cut Chemist, 
 Ardalan, Dam Swindle, J.Phlip, The Greenskeepers, Pillow Talk, Johnny Fiasco, Fashmob, DJ ILLO, The Funk Hunters, Jesse Bru, DJ Heather, Tony 
 Quattro, DJ Spider and Lawnchair Generals. 

Recently, Ricco has dipped his toes into producing, having produced, remixed and collaborated on over a dozen releases since his production journey began 2020. 

As comfortable behind the decks as he is behind the scenes, Ricco is actively involved in the music scene through event curation under the JK Gaultier brand, hosting Goodhousekeeping Radio on Bside Radio, a monthly residency (Cue Club at the Fox Cabaret), the JKG Mix Series, stage curating for Valhalla Music Festival and a committee member for the Junos Awards Underground Dance Single of the Year. 

The joy of seeing people from all walks of life on his dance floors is what keeps Ricco motivated; making someone’s day better through music, song and dance.

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