Biography 


Rick Charles 
Date of birth:	04-10-1979

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Rick Charles first manned the decks at the young age of 15. He started in a bar that was owned by his parents. 
When the resident DJ didn’t show up one evening the manager of the bar asked DJ Ricky if he wanted to spin the wheels instead of the resident DJ. Rick jumped at the opportunity. 
After Rick played that evening, the manager was impressed with Rick's mixing skills and asked him whether he would like to be the resident DJ of the bar. Rick agreed and that's how it all started.

Beside DJing at the bar Rick also visited several clubs throughout Holland to gain inspiration and see what other DJs did to please and move the crowds. 
Rick Charles came in contact with DJ Jean, the resident DJ of Club IT in Amsterdam. At the time the most famous club in Holland. 
Jean was amazed by his skills and it wasn't long before DJ Jean asked Rick Charles to take over the wheels of steel on Friday’s at the IT Club.

This really kicked off Rick Charles' (formally known as " DJ Ricky") DJ career and especially after playing a set at the famous radio station 'Radio 538' his agenda got busier and busier. He performed at many clubs and events and played with some of the biggest DJs, to name a few:

- Tiesto 
- Klubbheads 
- DJ Jean 
- Rank 1 
- Johan Gielen 
- Erick-E 
etc. etc.

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In 2001 Rick Charles made a big change in his style of music. He wanted to put all his passion and emotion into Techno music even though that meant giving up a commercial breakthrough. He made the decision to follow his heart.

Beside DJing Rick also began dedicating more time to producing records. Over time many of his own productions and remixes were released onto CDs and well known compilation CDs.

In 2003 Rick Charles participated at a famous Techno DJ contest in Amsterdam called 'Twstd'. He won this contest. 
This was a great boost for his career as a Techno/Techhouse/house DJ. Many more appearances followed at some of the biggest indoor and outdoor events and clubs in Holland and abroad:



EVENTS 


'Massive Festival', Rotterdam. 
Line-up: Tiesto, Kai Tracid, Erick-E etc. 
(organiser ID&T)

'Trance Energy', The Hague. 
Line-up: Marco V, Rank 1, Klubbheads etc. 
(organiser ID&T))

'Innercity', Amsterdam. 
Line-up: Ken Ishi, Tiesto, Carl Cox etc. 
(organiser ID&T)

'Impulz Festival', s’Hertogenbosch. 
Line-up: Carl Cox, Michel de Hey etc. 
(organiser UDC)

'Twstd' stage, Queensday Amsterdam. 
Line-up: Audio Bully’s , Oscar Mulero, Joel Mull etc.

CLUBS 
- 'IT', Amsterdam 
- 'Danssalon', Eindhoven 
- 'Club Opera', Arnhem 
- 'Paradiso', Amsterdam 
- 'Melkweg', Amsterdam 
- 'Twstd', Amsterdam 
- 'Luxor', Arnhem 
- 'Studio 80', Amsterdam 
- 'Hemkade', Zaandam

- 'Snoopy’s', Salou, Spain 
- 'Menfis', Calella, Spain 
- 'Club Latido', Malaga, Spain

-'Honeyclub, Brighton
-'Pacha, London
-'The Driver, London
-'Venyou, Copenhagen

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In 2007 Rick Charles became a dad and he wanted to create a stable home for his two sons. This meant that his DJing and producing career was put on the back burner.

In 2009 DJ Rick Charles decided to rekindle his DJing career. It wasn't long before he was approached for some demo's of his work and consequently he was signed to the UK label 'Plastik Philosophy' in the autumn of 2009.

In the short period since then Rick has appeared at the world famous 'Pacha' in London, 'The Driver' London and is due to appear in conjunction with the Hed Kandi label at the renowned 'Honey Club' in Brighton.

2014 looks to be a very busy year...

DJ Rick Charles, back in business!
Prepare to be blown away by his techhouse/techno tunes and amazing beats. DJ Rick Charles is ready to woo the crowds around the globe. Warning! His tunes can cause involuntary feet movement!


Finalmente (LOW QUALITY)

Garage House influenced track, that will give you that special feeling on the dance floor!

That Feeling

Biography

Rick Charles 
Date of birth:	04-10-1979

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Rick Charles first manned the decks at the young age of 15. He started in a bar that was owned by his parents. 
When the resident DJ didn’t show up one evening the manager of the bar asked DJ Ricky if he wanted to spin the wheels instead of the resident DJ. Rick jumped at the opportunity. 
After Rick played that evening, the manager was impressed with Rick's mixing skills and asked him whether he would like to be the resident DJ of the bar. Rick agreed and that's how it all started.

Beside DJing at the bar Rick also visited several clubs throughout Holland to gain inspiration and see what other DJs did to please and move the crowds. 
Rick Charles came in contact with DJ Jean, the resident DJ of Club IT in Amsterdam. At the time the most famous club in Holland. 
Jean was amazed by his skills and it wasn't long before DJ Jean asked Rick Charles to take over the wheels of steel on Friday’s at the IT Club.

This really kicked off Rick Charles' (formally known as " DJ Ricky") DJ career and especially after playing a set at the famous radio station 'Radio 538' his agenda got busier and busier. He performed at many clubs and events and played with some of the biggest DJs, to name a few:

- Tiesto 
- Klubbheads 
- DJ Jean 
- Rank 1 
- Johan Gielen 
- Erick-E 
etc. etc.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

In 2001 Rick Charles made a big change in his style of music. He wanted to put all his passion and emotion into Techno music even though that meant giving up a commercial breakthrough. He made the decision to follow his heart.

Beside DJing Rick also began dedicating more time to producing records. Over time many of his own productions and remixes were released onto CDs and well known compilation CDs.

In 2003 Rick Charles participated at a famous Techno DJ contest in Amsterdam called 'Twstd'. He won this contest. 
This was a great boost for his career as a Techno/Techhouse/house DJ. Many more appearances followed at some of the biggest indoor and outdoor events and clubs in Holland and abroad:

EVENTS

'Massive Festival', Rotterdam. 
Line-up: Tiesto, Kai Tracid, Erick-E etc. 
(organiser ID&T)

'Trance Energy', The Hague. 
Line-up: Marco V, Rank 1, Klubbheads etc. 
(organiser ID&T))

'Innercity', Amsterdam. 
Line-up: Ken Ishi, Tiesto, Carl Cox etc. 
(organiser ID&T)

'Impulz Festival', s’Hertogenbosch. 
Line-up: Carl Cox, Michel de Hey etc. 
(organiser UDC)

'Twstd' stage, Queensday Amsterdam. 
Line-up: Audio Bully’s , Oscar Mulero, Joel Mull etc.

CLUBS 
- 'IT', Amsterdam 
- 'Danssalon', Eindhoven 
- 'Club Opera', Arnhem 
- 'Paradiso', Amsterdam 
- 'Melkweg', Amsterdam 
- 'Twstd', Amsterdam 
- 'Luxor', Arnhem 
- 'Studio 80', Amsterdam 
- 'Hemkade', Zaandam

- 'Snoopy’s', Salou, Spain 
- 'Menfis', Calella, Spain 
- 'Club Latido', Malaga, Spain

-'Honeyclub, Brighton
-'Pacha, London
-'The Driver, London
-'Venyou, Copenhagen

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In 2007 Rick Charles became a dad and he wanted to create a stable home for his two sons. This meant that his DJing and producing career was put on the back burner.

In 2009 DJ Rick Charles decided to rekindle his DJing career. It wasn't long before he was approached for some demo's of his work and consequently he was signed to the UK label 'Plastik Philosophy' in the autumn of 2009.

In the short period since then Rick has appeared at the world famous 'Pacha' in London, 'The Driver' London and is due to appear in conjunction with the Hed Kandi label at the renowned 'Honey Club' in Brighton.

2012 looks to be a very busy year...

DJ Rick Charles, back in business!
Prepare to be blown away by his techhouse/techno tunes and amazing beats. DJ Rick Charles is ready to woo the crowds around the globe. Warning! His tunes can cause involuntary feet movement!

Late Night Session

Biography

Rick Charles 
Date of birth:	04-10-1979

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Rick Charles first manned the decks at the young age of 15. He started in a bar that was owned by his parents. 
When the resident DJ didn’t show up one evening the manager of the bar asked DJ Ricky if he wanted to spin the wheels instead of the resident DJ. Rick jumped at the opportunity. 
After Rick played that evening, the manager was impressed with Rick's mixing skills and asked him whether he would like to be the resident DJ of the bar. Rick agreed and that's how it all started.

Beside DJing at the bar Rick also visited several clubs throughout Holland to gain inspiration and see what other DJs did to please and move the crowds. 
Rick Charles came in contact with DJ Jean, the resident DJ of Club IT in Amsterdam. At the time the most famous club in Holland. 
Jean was amazed by his skills and it wasn't long before DJ Jean asked Rick Charles to take over the wheels of steel on Friday’s at the IT Club.

This really kicked off Rick Charles' (formally known as " DJ Ricky") DJ career and especially after playing a set at the famous radio station 'Radio 538' his agenda got busier and busier. He performed at many clubs and events and played with some of the biggest DJs, to name a few:

- Tiesto 
- Klubbheads 
- DJ Jean 
- Rank 1 
- Johan Gielen 
- Erick-E 
etc. etc.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

In 2001 Rick Charles made a big change in his style of music. He wanted to put all his passion and emotion into Techno music even though that meant giving up a commercial breakthrough. He made the decision to follow his heart.

Beside DJing Rick also began dedicating more time to producing records. Over time many of his own productions and remixes were released onto CDs and well known compilation CDs.

In 2003 Rick Charles participated at a famous Techno DJ contest in Amsterdam called 'Twstd'. He won this contest. 
This was a great boost for his career as a Techno/Techhouse/house DJ. Many more appearances followed at some of the biggest indoor and outdoor events and clubs in Holland and abroad:

EVENTS

'Massive Festival', Rotterdam. 
Line-up: Tiesto, Kai Tracid, Erick-E etc. 
(organiser ID&T)

'Trance Energy', The Hague. 
Line-up: Marco V, Rank 1, Klubbheads etc. 
(organiser ID&T))

'Innercity', Amsterdam. 
Line-up: Ken Ishi, Tiesto, Carl Cox etc. 
(organiser ID&T)

'Impulz Festival', s’Hertogenbosch. 
Line-up: Carl Cox, Michel de Hey etc. 
(organiser UDC)

'Twstd' stage, Queensday Amsterdam. 
Line-up: Audio Bully’s , Oscar Mulero, Joel Mull etc.

Awakenings Festival (VIP Room)

CLUBS 
- 'IT', Amsterdam 
- 'Danssalon', Eindhoven 
- 'Club Opera', Arnhem 
- 'Paradiso', Amsterdam 
- 'Melkweg', Amsterdam 
- 'Twstd', Amsterdam 
- 'Luxor', Arnhem 
- 'Studio 80', Amsterdam 
- 'Hemkade', Zaandam

- 'Snoopy’s', Salou, Spain 
- 'Menfis', Calella, Spain 
- 'Club Latido', Malaga, Spain

-'Honeyclub, Brighton
-'Pacha, London
-'The Driver, London
-'Venyou, Copenhagen

---------------------------------------------------------------------

In 2007 Rick Charles became a dad and he wanted to create a stable home for his two sons. This meant that his DJing and producing career was put on the back burner.

In 2012 DJ Rick Charles decided to rekindle his DJing career and started to producing tracks again. 


2014 looks to be a very busy year...

DJ Rick Charles, back in business!
Prepare to be blown away by his techhouse/techno tunes and amazing beats. DJ Rick Charles is ready to woo the crowds around the globe. Warning! His tunes can cause involuntary feet movement!

Triangle

Some old tracks from the late 90's that i found on my old computer. Those tracks are produced by me and me mate "Disaronno" 

Hostyle-Feeling Good (Clubmix)

Disaronno vs DJ Ricky-Feelin Allright

Hostyle-Feeling Good DJ Antoine vs Mad Mark Remix

Disaronno vs DJ Ricky-Midnight Afternoon

🎧 Rick Charles – Dutch DJ & producer with deep roots in house, techno & vinyl culture.

Started DJing at 15, played several time’s at Amsterdam’s legendary Club IT by age of 17. Known in the early 2000s as DJ Ricky, with national airplay (TMF, Radio 538) and bookings for ID&T (Trance Energy, Innercity). Released on labels like Nukleuz (UK) and Plastik Philosophy.

In 2001, Rick transitioned to a deeper, more underground sound under the name Rick Charles—blending techno, groove, and emotion.

He won the TWSTD DJ Contest and performed at iconic venues like Melkweg, Paradiso, and festivals such as Awakenings (VIP room) and Impulz. Also performed on Radio 3FM (ministry of beats).

After stepping back to focus on fatherhood and personal growth, music remained his compass—helping him navigate life’s highs and lows and reconnect with his creative fire.

Now in 2025, Rick returns with a sound shaped by experience: melodic, groove-driven, emotive, and always rooted in authenticity. He combines his deep love for vinyl with the power and flexibility of the digital age, bridging tradition and innovation.

💿 New music & mixes coming soon.

Rick Charles Music

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