A Piece I composed and recorded for a short film by the same name. To see the film goto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb_usB3VLNg


Focus - For Film

Birthday Girl - RITUALS EP
Out 20 May 1015 on 'So Many Animal Calls'

Swimsuits

Zexy Dreamer

Getting Mortal

'Dance' is the second single from the 'Better Call Soul' EP album by N8N produced by Erik Rico with additional vocal production by Graham Ward. The album and single will be available worldwide on April 30th as part of 'Your Monthly Rendez-Vous With Soul' with new releases at the end of each month.

Dance feat. Erik Rico

Thought I'd release a track for my birthday for you guys. Shouts to @odd-couple on the boards. Thank you.  Don't forget to go to beforethequarter.com.  I left something there for you.  

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Put It In Rice (Freestyle)[Prod by OddCouple]

The first single of the upcoming album The Whisperer, Yilibaleni means forget about it in isiXhosa and features female rapper Kanyi Mavi. Rich with acoustic instruments and a strong rhythmic sense, the electronic influences, Yilibaleni has been described as a soulful Afro house banger with the potential to become a South African radio and club anthem.  

 Yilibaleni - Feat Kanyi

Produced by Rus Nerwich
Co - Produced by Erik Rico
Lyrics - Kanyi Mavi
Bass - Nicholas Williams
Keyboards, Synths - Rus Nerwich
Mixed by Ross Mc Donald - Hey Papa Legend
Mastered by Troye Lilley

Yilibaleni feat

Yilibaleni - Rus Nerwich Feat. Kanyi Mavi

A track that reflects on the current political climate in South Africa, Hey Now features South African MC, Soul Pros with an honest take on life for those struggling and hustling to make a life for themselves, and then Nerwich takes it back to the Shtetl...

Written, Produced by Rus Nerwich
Co-produced by Erik Rico
Featuring - Soul Pros 
Vocals - Amanda Bayda, Erik Rico
Trumpet - Lee Thomson
Saxophones, Sansula, Kinnor Harp - Rus Nerwich
Bass - Nicholas Williams
Drums -  Kevin Gibson

The Whisperer

Hey Now

Hey Now - Feat Soul Pros

The second single by Rus Nerwich from his 2017 release "The Whisperer". Dr. Feelgood features Mc Pete Philly as well as a host of celebrated South African musician. Co Produced by Erik Rico and recorded partly in Cape Town and partly in Antwerp at Studio 220. Dr Feelgood is a vintage throwback of funk, soul and hip hop.

Written, Produced, Performed by Rus Nerwich
MC - Pete Philly
Co - Produced by Erik Rico
Guitar - Erik Rico
Bass - Nicholas Williams 
Trumpet - Lee Thomson
Trombone - Ross Mc Donald
Saxophone and Keyboard - Rus Nerwich

Dr Feelgood - Feat. Pete Philly

Blowback

Saxophonist, composer and author, Rus Nerwich has established himself as one of South Africa's most prolific and inventive recording and performing artists.  Constantly exploring different sound palettes, genres and avenues. At home in both the acoustic and electronic space, his work reflects both a profound musicality and a contemporary sensibility. Driven by a passion for communicating, be it through sound or words, Rus has developed a unique creative style that draws on his diverse musical and theatrical influences, culminating in musically rich, sometimes wacky and always entertaining performances.

Focus - For Film

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