'MODERN EROTICA ROCK' KELI RAVEN

With a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, you find yourself emerging early mornings from the studio. You've been laying tracks for CD’s by artists, Kiss, Tom Jones and Vinnie Vincent among others. For Keli there’s no escaping it. He is deep to the core, singing, playing guitar, bass, percussion and producing.....
Influences ranging from the Beatles, Rush, Electric Light Orchestra, Bee Gees and Todd Rundgren to Smashing Pumpkins and Earth Wind & Fire, across the spectrum to Cheap Trick, Outkast, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Manson and Celine Dion. 
Born in Manhattan, Keli first hit Los Angeles as a preteen. As he had done in NYC, he garnered auditions and roles in film, commercials and television. 
“As a kid, I was unsure of what I wanted to do, act or play music. All I knew was that no matter what, it would involve performing on stage. When time allowed, I made it out to the night clubs and concert halls. The first band I saw was Kiss, then Motley Crue, I just flipped. I knew this was the career I wanted”.
At 18 he cut his teeth alongside such artists as Guns N Roses, Poison and L.A. Guns. Being a multiple instrumentalist didn’t hurt either. Numerous city performances, featured guitarist with legendary country artist ‘David Allen Coe’ in Hawaii, sharing the stage with heavy metal icon ‘Lemmy Kilmister’ and ‘Motorhead’, touring some Asian countries, all have culminated to enable him in the development of a unique sound in his recordings and live performances.
Under the guidance of award winning songwriter - producer Howard Rice, Keli co-produced his first CD. He discovered that being on the producing end was equally as rewarding and just as much fun. Keli continues to push the envelope with his cutting edge solo performances. 
Outside Production Work Includes:
NIK NAK ' UNBREAKABLE' (producer / writer) 2012; Maddoll Rich’ ‘BLONDIE ATTACKS’ 
Single: ‘If I Closed My Eyes Forever’ G n R’s “Rocket Queen” Adriana Smith & Keli Raven 
Released: Nov. 5, 2010 (Cover-Osbourne/Ford)
Worked as Co-producer with well known Los Angeles band: Revlon Red' on their CD:
'Something Old, New, Borrowed and Crued’ (Released 2010) 
Produced: 'One 2 Many Images' 
Female hip-hop group 1997); Produced ‘Justyce Marie’ (For EP Records USA); Single: “ Sit Down And Talk To Me”
Producer / Co writer: 'Elizabeth Hansen' (For EP Records USA) Album: 'Blues Singin' Woman' (2014)
Film and Television: 
Television...Featured Artist, 'Focus In The Mix'...with host Denise Ames (New Year’s Day 2010)
Music in Film / Television
Singles: “Control Freak” & “Put Your Handz On Me" featured in ‘Vince Neil 's' DVD, “Rocktails” 
Single: “Shine” included on ’ROCK’ compilation CD (TVT RECORDS). 
Soundtrack: Total Immersion (Infomercial Theme)
Commercial : Vacation Spot, JMMilford Assocs. (60 sec) 
Discography:
‘Girl Trouble’ (1993); 
CD- ’Keli Raven’ ‘4’- (2005); 
Full length CD titled: "Keli Raven” includes single and video: 
“BAD BOYZ 4 LIFE” Co-written with and features 
‘LEMMY KILMISTER ’of (Motorhead), (2007) 
Full length CD ‘In Fantasy’ released: January (2009)
Full length CD titled ‘SCReAM KeLI RAVeN SCReAM’ released in (2012/2013)
Full length CD 'I'LL BE YOUR SUPERMAN'(Mastered By Billboard Chart Topping Songwriter / Producer Ricky Kej & Raveolution Studios)2014 Out Now @: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/keliraven1
CD- ‘A Raven Christmas’ (2015)

LABEL: E.P. RECORDS USA 
eprecords@msn.com

Mgmt: Entertainment Plus 310 895 1584 entplusprods@msn.com

1. New World Sound- Cheer Up (Original Mix)
2. Bruno Barudi, Raul Mendes & Stiw- Headbanger (Original Mix)
3. Heeds & Lady Wannabe- Outlast (Original Mix) DEMO OF THE WEEK
4. Firebeatz & Schella - Switch (Original Mix)
5. Cobra Effect- Bring The Voice (Original Mix)
6. Moguai & Benny Benassi - Gangsta (Original Mix)
7. GLOWINTHEDARK & Deorro - Rave Century (Original Mix) 
8. Calvin Harris Vs. Sebastian Ingrosso Vs. Hardwell & Bingo Players - Reload Knock Out Flashback (Since Shock Mash Up) DEMO OF THE WEEK
9. Astronaut & Far Too Loud- War (Original Mix)
10. Candyland feat. Michelle Quezada - Breathless (Far Too Loud Remix) 
11. Maor Levi, Angela McCluskey - Pick Up The Pieces (Original Mix)
12. BURNS - Flicka (Original Mix)
13. R3hab & Trevor Guthrie- Soundwave (Extended Mix)
14. Henry Fong & J-Trick- Scream (Original Mix)
15. DVBBS & Joey Dale ft. Delora - Deja Vu (Original Mix)
16. W&W & Headhunterz - Shocker (Original Mix)
17. Borgore- Syrup (Original Mix)
18. Diplo- Revolution (feat. Imanos, Faustix & Kai)
19. Diplo & Alvaro- 6th Gear (feat. Kstylis)
20. Yellow Claw, Diplo & LNY TNZ- Techno (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)
21 .Jack U Ft. Kiesza- Take U There
22. Knife Party- Boss Mode 
23. Chase & Status- International (Skrillex Remix)

Five Michigan State students venture into the hills of Tennessee to spend their Spring Break vacation in an isolated cabin. There, they find the "Naturan Demanto", a Sumerian variation of the Book of the Dead. They also find a tape recorder that plays demonic incantations from the book, unleashing evil demons. The demons proceed to isolate and kill off the students, beginning with Cheryl, who is hypnotized by the voice of a demon and lured out into the woods at night. Alone and far from the safety of the cabin, Cheryl is attacked by trees possessed by the demons, which come to life in a tentacle-like fashion and brutally rape her. Escaping the trees, Cheryl flees back to the cabin and is nearly overtaken by a demon.
The others do not believe Cheryl's story and assume that she was attacked by a wild animal. Her brother, Ash, decides to drive her to town where she can find a place to stay for the night. However, they find that the only bridge connecting the cabin to civilization has been destroyed with the supports bent into the shape of a hand. Later, Cheryl, with the essence of a demon infesting her body following her encounter with the trees, becomes possessed and stabs Linda, Ash's girlfriend, in the ankle with a pencil. Scotty forces Cheryl into the cellar and locks it, but his girlfriend Shelly is also possessed by a demon, which spies on her from outside her bedroom as she is changing before hurling itself at her. Now possessed, Shelly attacks Scotty and sustains a number of brutal injuries before Scotty dismembers her with an axe. Clearly shaken by Shelly's death, Scotty leaves to go find an alternate trail through the woods.
Ash goes to check on Linda, but finds that she, too, has become possessed, but she makes no attempt to attack him. Scotty returns, having suffered grave injuries inflicted onto him by the possessed trees. He tells Ash that there is an alternate trail through the woods before passing out, and Linda and Cheryl start laughing maniacally at their predicament. The two women suddenly seem to snap out of their possession, but it is revealed to be a trick when Ash almost releases Cheryl from the cellar and she tries to strangle him through the door. Ash locks Linda outside of the cabin and tends to Scotty's injuries, but he quickly bleeds to death. Linda sneaks in through the backdoor and attacks Ash with a ceremonial dagger, but Ash is able to take the dagger from her and impale her through her torso, seemingly killing her.
Ash takes Linda's body to the work shed and tries to dismember her with a chainsaw, but finds that he cannot bring himself to do it and buries her instead. She rises from the grave and wrestles with Ash, who eventually lops her head off with a shovel. Returning to the cabin, Ash finds that Cheryl has escaped. Armed with a shotgun, Ash finds Cheryl hiding outside and shoots her in the shoulder, but it doesn't seem to have any effect. After barricading all of the doors, Ash descends into the cellar to find some extra shotgun shells, and while down there he experiences a series of strange events such as mysterious voices and blood seeping from numerous crevices and openings in the walls. Scotty's body reanimates, now possessed by a demon, and tries to kill Ash, but he cripples him by gouging out his eyes. Ash then notices that the Book of the Dead has fallen near the fireplace and is starting to burn, as are Cheryl and Scotty, giving the illusion that disposal of the book into the fire will destroy the demons.
Cheryl breaks into the cabin and knocks Ash down with little effort. While Scotty pins him down, Cheryl repeatedly beats Ash with a fireplace poker. Ash is able to grab the book after several attempts and tosses it into the fireplace just as Cheryl raises the poker to impale him. The demons leave the bodies of Cheryl and Scotty, which then become inanimate and rapidly decay and fall apart. Ash, believing he has survived the ordeal, heads outside. A demon emerges from the woods and descends upon Ash, who turns to see it and lets out a bloodcurdling scream.

There once was a boy named Gimmesome Roy. He was nothing like me or you.Cause laying back and getting high was all he cared to do. As a kid, he sat in the cellar, sniffing airplane glue. And then he smoked bananas –– which was then the thing to do. He tried aspirin in Coca–Cola, breathed helium on the sly,And his life was just one endless search to find that perfect high. But grass just made him want to lay back and eat chocolate–chip pizza all night, And the great things he wrote while he was stoned looked like shit in the morning light. And speed just made him rap all day, reds just laid him back, And Cocaine Rose was sweet to his nose, but the price nearly broke his back. He tried PCP and THC, but they didn’t quite do the trick, And poppers nearly blew his heart and mushrooms made him sick. Acid made him see the light, but he couldn’t remember it long. And hashish was just a little too weak, and smack was a lot too strong, And Quaaludes made him stumble, and booze just made him cry, Till he heard of a cat named Baba Fats who knew of the perfect high. Now, Baba Fats was a hermit cat who lived up in Nepal, High on a craggy mountaintop, up a sheer and icy wall. "But hell," says Roy, "I’m a healthy boy, and I’ll crawl or climb or fly, But I’ll find that guru who’ll give me the clue as to what’s the perfect high." So out and off goes Gimmesome Roy to the land that knows no time, Up a trail no man could conquer to a cliff no man could climb. He’s grinding his teeth he’s coughing blood, he’s aching and shaking and weak, As starving and sore and bleeding and tore, he reaches the mountain peak. And there in perfect repose and wearing no clothes sits the godlike Baba Fats. "What’s happening, Fats?" says Roy with joy, "I’ve come to state my biz. I hear you’re hip to the perfect trip. Please tell me what it is. For you can see," says Roy to he, "that I’m about to die, So for my last ride, Fats, how can I achieve the perfect high?" "Well, dog my cats!" says Baba Fats."here’s one more burnt out soul Who’s looking for some alchemist to turn his trip to gold. But you won’t find it in no dealers stash, or on no druggist’s shelf. Son, if you would seek the perfect high, find it in yourself." "Why you jive motherfucker !" screamed Gimmesome Roy, "I’ve climbed through rain and sleet, I’ve lost three fingers off my hands and four toes off my feet! I’ve braved the lair of the polar bear and tasted the maggot’s kiss. Now, you tell me the high is in myself. What kind of shit is this? My ears ’fore they froze off," says Roy, "had heard all kind of crap, But I didn’t climb for fourteen years to listen to that sophomore rap. So you tell me where the real stuff is or I’ll kill your guru ass!" "Ok, OK," says Baba Fats,"you’re forcing it out of me. There is a land beyond the sun that’s known as Zaboli. A wretched land of stone and sand where snakes and buzzards scream And in this devil’s garden blooms the mystic Tzu–Tzu tree. And every ten years it blooms one flower as white as the Key West sky, And he who eats of the Tzu–Tzu flower will know the perfect high. For the rush comes on like a tidal wave and it hits like the blazing sun. And the high, it lasts a lifetime and the down don’t ever come. With eyes of red in his hundred heads, he waits for the passers–by. And you must slay the red–eyed giant, and swim the River of Slime, Where the mucous beasts, they wait to feast on those who journey by. "To hell with the beasts of the sea. As long as the Tzu–Tzu flower blooms, some hope still blooms for me. "And with tears of joy in his snow–blind eye, Roy hands the guru a five, Then back down the icy mountain he crawls, pursuing that perfect high. "Well, that is that," says Baba Fats, sitting back down on his stone, facing another thousand years of talking to God alone. "It seems, Lord", says Fats, "its always the same, old men or bright–eyed youth, It’s always easier to sell them some shit than it is to give them the truth."

an old essay 

Luis angel Sanchez, the things that make my psychology. I am generally calm and relaxed mostly because I’m always tired, I’m more energized later on in the day but then crash down when I go home. I enjoy talking to friends in school because after school I don’t talk to no one and I don’t like making new real friends unless they have the same ideas and motives as me. I don’t like talking to people I don’t know unless they are friends with my few friends I’m not shy I just don’t talk to random people. I like listening to good music that few people listen too because I like finding gems because musicians that are not well known are the ones who I can rely on and enjoy because they are making music to make it to the top which means the quality will be amazing. 

Dover high school, my experiences with school is great it could be better but my attitude towards school is what makes me a bad student. The teachers are cool they have a good attitude towards the students, but I rarely meet teachers. It’s hard to find actual teachers especially those who can read between the lines. The educators/staff are generally cool people, but I could learn more from the janitors and the ones who serve the food. I have always had great experiences in this school but I know better to make more friends than I truly need because that’s how I die. My Freshmen English teacher was very annoying and I got more in trouble because she would always scream because she was very insecure and had many internal problems. My English teacher first impression was terrible so that played a big role in her getting fired. In reality my perspective is that school isn’t for me and that became my reality so my attitude will never change. The way school is constructed by waking up early same classes, same seats, and doing the same thing is great to create structure for good students, but for me it is a reason a way to kill the light that made everything we enjoy.

   My belief system, I strongly believe in a lot of things but things I cannot speak about. If we are talking about belief and what I believe in, I believe we shouldn’t force things on our children unless it’s teaching them right from wrong. When we teach kids our beliefs when ego is what shrouds our ideas from the truth it’s a big problem. The son (sun) of God Jesus Christ, I refuse to believe God would send his son to preach messages of hate and his first message would be obey your master no matter how harsh or perverse. Humanity is evil, why would God send his son to say such terrible things. Indentured servitude is different from slavery, as long as the lord said humanity twists the words they created to trick and remain in power. My belief is I dislike school and refuse to be what my family tells me I am going to be. 
My future, I don’t want to be around for that long because I’m going to achieve a lot. My future is setting an example for the youth to look onto, I don’t want to live too long where I can’t remember where I left my keys. I want to be everything I told myself when I was young and the same Idea I will hold down until they bury me. The Idea I’m going to plant into the youth will forever keep me alive making sure I didn’t waste time. I’m here to help that’s my purpose of my life. I see the same faces everyday but I never look into their heads, when I started talking to the faces I grew up with I knew everyone needs help. I still remember everything my real teachers told me, they were the ones who read between the lines.

In Conclusion, I want to pass and that’s it I don’t want anything extra. I don’t want to get high honor roll I just want to pass. I don’t like school and my perspective became my reality at a young age molding me into the person I am today. I don’t care about having a good relationship, my reality is already in motion. My attitude and how I react as all based on you so depending on how everything plays out it might be a better year. 
from lu

RIKARDO
UK Based DJ & Producer
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//// BIOGRAPHY ///
////DJ////
Rikardo is a 27 year old dj who has been djin for around 8 years. He is an up and coming Dj/Producer who has a unique attitude towards house music.
Rikardo's versatility and open minded approach to electronic dance music never fails to impress a crowd. During his time @ Crobar being 2 years he warmed up playing a blend of Funky/Vocal Uplifting House Music, which set things up perfectly for the guest Dj.
For this he gained much praise and some excellent feedback from both crowd and guest.
He has gained recognition around Wales with residencies and guest sets at nights/venues including Hed Kandi, Kidology and Pukka Up.
These events saw Rikardo playing alongside Funkagenda, Paul Thomas, Micky Slim, Laidback Luke, Daley Padley, Will Bailey, Calvertron, Mark Wilkinson, John Kelly, Kid Massive, Andy Daneill, Pete Doyle, Steve Haines, Lil Joey, Marc Leaf, Jason Herd… The list just goes on.
Rikardo has also made appearances in Ibiza playing @ Hush, Orange Corner and Eden Rooms.
Rikardo plays a unique blend of house music and has managed to build a growing interest, his true versatility during his sets has been described as second to none!
Rikardo really has true presence of enjoyment and enthusiasm and some people say it’s where he belongs, he has always had a love for house music and this is was makes Rikardo’s sets appealing to everyone.

////Comments////
Steve Haines '’Rikardo always plays a great warm up set. He builds up the atmosphere and gets the crowd rocking with ease. Definitely one to watch'
Lil Joey ‘ Rikardo did a great job at setting the dance floor up. Its always great to DJ with someone who respects the music and doesn't push things to far before the next DJ. I am guessing we will be seeing more of this fella soon’
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////PRODUCER////
Rikardo has recently turned his hand to Music Production and now has an EP (Ignite EP) released on Rebel Records, which is being supported by the likes of Audiojack, Scott Langley (MOS), Gavyn Mytchel (MOS), Matan Caspi and many more.
His Second EP (Particles EP) consists of “Proton” & Neutron (Remedy Records) , which has received some excellent feedback from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Gavyn Mytchel, Alex & Filip, Josh Abrams, Ben Coda, Erphun and Steve Haines.
His Third EP(Luna Molecule EP), ( Rebel Records), also received some rave reviews from the likes of Jim Shaft Ryan, Ben Coda, Alex & Filip, Jon Kong, Gavyn Mytchel, Josh Abrams, Quivver, Markus Shulz and Flux BPM. Luna was also Licensea to Armada Music, which is ofcourse the label run & owned by none other than the worlds number one dj, Armin Van Buuren.
His Forth EP (Twisted EP), Consists of “Twisted” & “ATOM” (Baroque Digital), this definatly cause an almighty stir in and received some excellent reviews from the likes of Hooker & De Freitas, Ben Coda, Audio Jack, Markus Shulz, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Haines, Josh Abrams, Markus Shulz, Gavyn Mytchel and Daniel Mcdaid.
Rikardo’s fifth EP was released on Remedy Records (Oceans EP), Which consist of the aptly named Atlantic & Pacific which was released in July.
He also released a single “Rikardo - Trippin In Miami” which, released on Baroque Records in July also.
Another track tittles “Rikardo – Hybridize, Which was released on Lowbit Records in October.
More recently Rikardo has Signed his 6th EP, “Into The Clouds EP” which, consists of “Into the Clouds” & “Beyond Paradise”. This has been signed to Lowbit Records and is due for release early 2012.
In July 2012 Rikardo released on Death Proof Recordings a track called “Creeping”, which was released as part of a compilation called “Prospects”. This has gained feedback from the likes of Claude VonStroke, Far Too Loud, Larry Tee, Peo De Pitte, Aniki, Mustard Pimp, Aquasky and Maelstrom
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////REMIXES////
Rikardo, has also recently been asked to remixes a number of tracks, he has remixed Deslaye –Hot Chicks, which was released in June on Baroque Records. This has too received some excellent feedback.
Rikardo, then went onto remix Enrico Sangiuliano & Patrick Carrera -$46,000 Feelings which, Was released on Baroque Limited in September 2011.
He has also had a remix released on Russian Label, FreeSound Records. Remixing which, received some heavy support across the board.
In October, Rikardo entered a remix competition, remixing “Sonic Union & Bastards of Funk – Glitter”. There were some 75 entries to which Rikardo finished safely within the top 5.
More recently Rikardo remixed for the likes Dnox & Beckers for a track called “jet lag slave”. The Original track did very will a few years back on Baroque records and Rikardo was asked to Remix Alongside the likes of Koen Gronenveld. Rikardo’s remix charted in the top 100 on Beatport and remained there for some four weeks.
Rikardo is currently working on new remixes and also Original tracks.
He also has other projects which have been taken by labels and shall be announced in the near future.
However he continues to put in the studio time in the mean time so watch this space……
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////COMMENTS////
Ignite/Extinguish EP
Scott Langley (dj scott langley) “ badd ass track in my box and on tour with me “
Josh Abrams (josh abrams) “ Both tracks are f*****g evil! “
Gavyn Mytchel (gavyn mytchel) “lovin the ignite track! “
Matan Caspi (matan caspi) “Thumbs up for Rikardo for this great two massive tracks... will check them out for sure. “
Steve Haines (steve haines) “2 strong tracks here, will support “
Particles EP
Steve Haines (steve haines) “Another really strong EP from Rikardo, supporting both tracks”

Gavyn Mytchel (gavyn mytchel) “cool tracks will support this friday at Ministry of Sound”
Alex Nemec (alex & filip) “will do the business i'm sure”
Josh Abrams (josh abrams) “Neutron is well... a bomb!”
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Really feeling Neutron...great builder!!”
Ali Erphun (erphun) “Neutro is a nice groover.. cool and interesting melody! ;). Cheers E

Luna/Molecule EP
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Both are wicked tracks - quality release!!”
Alex Nemec (alex & filip) “Solid”

Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “will support on The Gallery Sessions, Ministry of Sound radio - Friday 8th Oct”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Both tracks are quality!”
john graham (quivver) “really like molecule, definitely be playing this”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Rikardo certainly has the ability to pack all the sweat and scream and shouts of the dancefloor within his track. Strictlly underground dirty grooves that will inject with all the right and exact amount of bangining energy to the set. Luna has a very cool latin groove while Molecule does the trick with breakbeat like break. many thanks for the cool promo”

Twisted EP
Flash Brothers (the flash brothers) “Atom is good pumping electro tech prog track!
Michael Hooker (Hooker & De Freitas) “Both tracks are strong on this release. Twisted has a great and some lovely fills”
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Really cool stuff, love the edits on Twisted”
Paul Oakenfold (Paul Oakenfold) “cool release”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Progressive house meets tech house hybrids that simply work cause they have the needed amount of intensity and energy to keep the party going. quality release with two dancefloors destroyers that deserve to be out there for jocks to play and feel in their bones. many thanks for the promo”

Steve Haines (steve haines) “nice EP, Twisted is my pick!”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Atom is cool”
Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “Atom is a bomb of a track!!!! Will give full support thanks”
daniel mcdaid (daniel mcdaid) “two really cool tracks :D”

Ocean’s EP
hans tavera (hans tavera) “Massive Tracks!”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Rikardo is a top notch producer and you can feel it on those fantastic big room melodic prog housers. Atlantic is a more wild animal unstopable ready to crash and burn on any global dancefloor while Pacific that is my favorite goes all the way epic prog house style with nice melodic theme in the break and gigantic climax in the main part! Method never fails me, many thanks, i will support and chart it!”
David Lam (David Lam) “Wicked”
daniel mcdaid (daniel mcdaid) “2 thumpers , cheers”
Ryan Sullivan (Ryan Sullivan) “Some banging grooves. Will play.”
Man Parris (Man Parris) “I m prefer second track there is loads going on and when that beat drops in its dance time.”
Jorg Zimmer (Jorg Zimmer) “Pacific Rocks!”
Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “Will support on radio this Friday evening”
Steve Haines (steve haines) “Excellent EP, full support”
Gareth Emery (GarethEmery) “Nice EP, grabbing this one for Gareth (Andrew GE A&R)”
mental x (mental - virus radio) “COOL”
andy newland (andy newland) “2 great tracks, will be playing this weekend”
alex nemec (alex & filip) “rolling techno prog1 like it lots!”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Nice one Mr. Rikardo! Pacific is rockin'!”
jim ryan (jim shaft ryan) “nice enough track”

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//// PODCAST ////
Lock on to my podcast to automatically get my latest promos direct to your ipod :) @ djrikardo.podomatic.com/
Contact
Email: dj-rikardo@hotmail.co.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/Rikardo1uk
Facebook www.facebook.com/djrikardo
Facebook Group www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16…=info&ref=ts

RIKARDO
UK Based DJ & Producer
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//// BIOGRAPHY ///
////DJ////
Rikardo is a 27 year old dj who has been djin for around 8 years. He is an up and coming Dj/Producer who has a unique attitude towards house music. 
Rikardo's versatility and open minded approach to electronic dance music never fails to impress a crowd. During his time @ Crobar being 2 years he warmed up playing a blend of Funky/Vocal Uplifting House Music, which set things up perfectly for the guest Dj. 
For this he gained much praise and some excellent feedback from both crowd and guest.
He has gained recognition around Wales with residencies and guest sets at nights/venues including Hed Kandi, Kidology and Pukka Up. 
These events saw Rikardo playing alongside Funkagenda, Paul Thomas, Micky Slim, Laidback Luke, Daley Padley, Will Bailey, Calvertron, Mark Wilkinson, John Kelly, Kid Massive, Andy Daneill, Pete Doyle, Steve Haines, Lil Joey, Marc Leaf, Jason Herd… The list just goes on.
Rikardo has also made appearances in Ibiza playing @ Hush, Orange Corner and Eden Rooms. 
Rikardo plays a unique blend of house music and has managed to build a growing interest, his true versatility during his sets has been described as second to none!
Rikardo really has true presence of enjoyment and enthusiasm and some people say it’s where he belongs, he has always had a love for house music and this is was makes Rikardo’s sets appealing to everyone.








////Comments////
Steve Haines '’Rikardo always plays a great warm up set. He builds up the atmosphere and gets the crowd rocking with ease. Definitely one to watch'
Lil Joey ‘ Rikardo did a great job at setting the dance floor up. Its always great to DJ with someone who respects the music and doesn't push things to far before the next DJ. I am guessing we will be seeing more of this fella soon’
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
////PRODUCER////
Rikardo has recently turned his hand to Music Production and now has an EP (Ignite EP) released on Rebel Records, which is being supported by the likes of Audiojack, Scott Langley (MOS), Gavyn Mytchel (MOS), Matan Caspi and many more.
His Second EP (Particles EP) consists of “Proton” & Neutron (Remedy Records) , which has received some excellent feedback from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Gavyn Mytchel, Alex & Filip, Josh Abrams, Ben Coda, Erphun and Steve Haines.
His Third EP(Luna Molecule EP), ( Rebel Records), also received some rave reviews from the likes of Jim Shaft Ryan, Ben Coda, Alex & Filip, Jon Kong, Gavyn Mytchel, Josh Abrams, Quivver, Markus Shulz  and Flux BPM. Luna was also Licensea to Armada Music, which is ofcourse the label run & owned by none other than the worlds number one dj, Armin Van Buuren.
His Forth EP (Twisted EP), Consists of  “Twisted” & “ATOM” (Baroque Digital), this definatly cause an almighty stir in and received some excellent reviews from the likes of Hooker & De Freitas, Ben Coda, Audio Jack, Markus Shulz, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Haines, Josh Abrams, Markus Shulz, Gavyn Mytchel and Daniel Mcdaid.
Rikardo’s fifth EP was released on Remedy Records (Oceans EP), Which consist of the aptly named Atlantic & Pacific which was released in July.
He also released a single “Rikardo - Trippin In Miami” which, released on Baroque Records in July also. 
Another track tittles “Rikardo – Hybridize, Which was released on Lowbit Records in October.
More recently Rikardo has Signed his 6th EP, “Into The Clouds EP” which, consists of “Into the Clouds” & “Beyond Paradise”. This has been signed to Lowbit Records and is due for release early 2012.
In July 2012 Rikardo released on Death Proof Recordings a track called “Creeping”, which was released as part of a compilation called “Prospects”. This has gained feedback from the likes of Claude VonStroke, Far Too Loud, Larry Tee, Peo De Pitte, Aniki, Mustard Pimp, Aquasky and Maelstrom
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
////REMIXES////
Rikardo, has also recently been asked to remixes a number of tracks, he has remixed Deslaye –Hot Chicks, which was released in June on Baroque Records. This has too received some excellent feedback.
Rikardo, then went onto remix Enrico Sangiuliano & Patrick Carrera -$46,000 Feelings which, Was released on Baroque Limited in September 2011.
He has also had a remix released on Russian Label, FreeSound Records. Remixing which, received some heavy support across the board.
In October, Rikardo entered a remix competition, remixing “Sonic Union & Bastards of Funk – Glitter”. There were some 75 entries to which Rikardo finished safely within the top 5.
More recently Rikardo remixed for the likes Dnox & Beckers for a track called “jet lag slave”. The Original track did very will a few years back on Baroque records and Rikardo was asked to Remix Alongside the likes of Koen Gronenveld. Rikardo’s remix charted in the top 100 on Beatport and remained there for some four weeks.
Rikardo is currently working on new remixes and also Original tracks.
He also has other projects which have been taken by labels and shall be announced in the near future.
However he continues to put in the studio time in the mean time so watch this space……
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////COMMENTS////
Ignite/Extinguish EP
Scott Langley (dj scott langley) “ badd ass track in my box and on tour with me “
Josh Abrams (josh abrams) “ Both tracks are f*****g evil! “
Gavyn Mytchel (gavyn mytchel) “lovin the ignite track! “
Matan Caspi (matan caspi) “Thumbs up for Rikardo for this great two massive tracks... will check them out for sure. “
Steve Haines (steve haines) “2 strong tracks here, will support “ 
Particles EP
Steve Haines (steve haines) “Another really strong EP from Rikardo, supporting both tracks”

Gavyn Mytchel (gavyn mytchel) “cool tracks will support this friday at Ministry of Sound”
Alex Nemec (alex & filip) “will do the business i'm sure”
Josh Abrams (josh abrams) “Neutron is well... a bomb!”
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Really feeling Neutron...great builder!!”
Ali Erphun (erphun) “Neutro is a nice groover.. cool and interesting melody! ;). Cheers E

Luna/Molecule EP
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Both are wicked tracks - quality release!!”
Alex Nemec (alex & filip) “Solid”

Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “will support on The Gallery Sessions, Ministry of Sound radio - Friday 8th Oct”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Both tracks are quality!”
john graham (quivver) “really like molecule, definitely be playing this”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Rikardo certainly has the ability to pack all the sweat and scream and shouts of the dancefloor within his track. Strictlly underground dirty grooves that will inject with all the right and exact amount of bangining energy to the set. Luna has a very cool latin groove while Molecule does the trick with breakbeat like break. many thanks for the cool promo”

Twisted EP
Flash Brothers (the flash brothers) “Atom is good pumping electro tech prog track!
Michael Hooker (Hooker & De Freitas) “Both tracks are strong on this release. Twisted has a great and some lovely fills”
Ben Coda (ben coda) “Really cool stuff, love the edits on Twisted”
Paul Oakenfold (Paul Oakenfold) “cool release”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Progressive house meets tech house hybrids that simply work cause they have the needed amount of intensity and energy to keep the party going. quality release with two dancefloors destroyers that deserve to be out there for jocks to play and feel in their bones. many thanks for the promo”

Steve Haines (steve haines) “nice EP, Twisted is my pick!”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Atom is cool”
Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “Atom is a bomb of a track!!!! Will give full support thanks”
daniel mcdaid (daniel mcdaid) “two really cool tracks :D”

Ocean’s EP
hans tavera (hans tavera) “Massive Tracks!”
Dimi kechagias (Flux BPM) “Rikardo is a top notch producer and you can feel it on those fantastic big room melodic prog housers. Atlantic is a more wild animal unstopable ready to crash and burn on any global dancefloor while Pacific that is my favorite goes all the way epic prog house style with nice melodic theme in the break and gigantic climax in the main part! Method never fails me, many thanks, i will support and chart it!”
David Lam (David Lam) “Wicked”
daniel mcdaid (daniel mcdaid) “2 thumpers , cheers”
Ryan Sullivan (Ryan Sullivan) “Some banging grooves. Will play.”
Man Parris (Man Parris) “I m prefer second track there is loads going on and when that beat drops in its dance time.”
Jorg Zimmer (Jorg Zimmer) “Pacific Rocks!”
Gavyn Mytchel (Gavyn Mytchel) “Will support on radio this Friday evening”
Steve Haines (steve haines) “Excellent EP, full support”
Gareth Emery (GarethEmery) “Nice EP, grabbing this one for Gareth (Andrew GE A&R)”
mental x (mental - virus radio) “COOL”
andy newland (andy newland) “2 great tracks, will be playing this weekend”
alex nemec (alex & filip) “rolling techno prog1 like it lots!”
josh abrams (josh abrams) “Nice one Mr. Rikardo! Pacific is rockin'!”
jim ryan (jim shaft ryan) “nice enough track”

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WARRIOR_WITHIN pt. H

Release tha
Dogs of
Past to
Unleash
Them
Upon
Tha
Present

Mek tha
Hounds
Howl
An
Thousand
Times
Fold let it
Creep inta
Yuh soul
And quicken it
Silence &
Suffocate it
Till tha breeze
Tis unable to
Breathe
Nor scream

Find not
Tha will ta
Live and fight
Without tha
Righteousness
To right
Ending intercision
Social imposition
Political intrusion
Patented
Mental
Emotional
Globalization
2014
Be this century's 
Long term
Solution
To ethnic cleansing
As bad habits
Cause feeble
And fragile minds
To fall
Collapse
Inta tha rubble
Of despair
Unsheathing
Horsemen to
Devour tha masses
To desecrate
To extricate
Tha classes
Bring about an
Epokelyps
To an species
Young & infantile
With technology
And war as its Achilles heel
Will enjoy no solace
Nor peace of mind
Running ducking & hiding
From tha sharpened steel
Of remembrance &
Revelation ready to snuff
Out every unworthy
Soul that doth not
Possess an warrior_within!


This is halloween, everybody make a scene
Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright
It's our town, everybody scream
In this town of halloween

If you want to check us out hit up www.facebook.com/blackrussianofficial. Give a like and drop us a message ! Alex, JB, Stokes, Baz x

*** REVIEWS ***

"For me, the name "Black Russian" conjures up a distant memory of a cocktail once enjoyed, which was rich and flamboyant in character and when finished, left you wanting more. So no pressure here then for the next band on stage to living up to their namesake.

Black Russian took to the stage and straight from the off, set out to put on a show of solid no nonsense rock and roll. Alexandra Rudman, and her unyielding vocals, made each song count and combined with the intensity of the band in their performance, I can happily concur, they certainly picked the right name!"

- Emma Scott, 

“What an amazing voice from front girl Alex of the amazing Black Russian. I've got a feeling their new CD 'Grind', coming out very soon, with songs such as Revolver and Hollywood, is going to be a real trick!”
— Andy O' Hare , BBC Radio.

"Black Russian certainly know how to please an audience without even playing. With their excellent chemistry as a band, they’re strutting a proper rock’n’roll performance that’s so intense the drummer manages to snap a drumstick in half!"

- Sean Raffety, Hevypetal. 

"A hard rock band with their own kind of attitude and a purposeful sense of lyricism. Vocalist, Alex, has a unbelievable voice that floats somewhere between a soul singer and a beautiful scream. The textures within her range are very similar to female rock stars such as Nancy Wilson, Patti Smith and Joan Jett.

We get some fabulous riffs and solos. This made for intricate, yet heavy melodies, the guitarists gave the performance of a lifetime.

“Playing the Fool” was a highlight of the set, with its thudding rhythm, fast pace and vocals bursting with sass. “Snake Eyes” followed close behind with some amazing finger work on the bass.

Towards the end of their set, the 5-piece tell us that they are currently recording their album, which should be out in February. Do yourself a favour – go buy it!"

- Gemma Cornell, Rainy Skies Magazine. 


''Brilliant, Fantastic, Superb!"

- Andrew Marston, BBC Radio.

"Dirty, ballsy and authentic sleaze rock...one of the best rock vocalists I have heard in the last ten years!"

- Johnny Doom, Kerrang Radio.



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