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Sandy Rivera
Biography
Whichever way you look at it, you know who Sandy Rivera is. Whether it’s the words to Finally, the stunning production that infiltrates through each of his dance floor killers, or the untold mixes that have penetrated the dance charts for over 15 years.
Hailing from the music-fuelled streets of Brooklyn in earlier years, Sandy’s formative beginnings were consumed with a passion for the sounds assaulting his ears on a daily basis. Spanish funk, hip-hop beats, early electro and the burgeoning explosion of house captivated his attention and led him away from the sidewalk towards the dark and smoky halls of some of the world’s greatest clubs.
He earned the admiration of fellow DJs as well: when Detroit veteran Moodymann released a superb installment of the DJ-Kicks mix series, he included a mix of "Fall For You" on it, and you'll still hear it on the dance floor. Kanye West also sampled a Rivera composition, "So Alive," on the vibrant "Low Lights" from The Life of Pablo.
With the second decade of the 21st century upon us, the name Sandy Rivera means more than just a collection of records – more than just ‘house’. It means a legendary sound split across different genres, breaking boundaries and making people listen. It’s the anticipation for what’s next, the wait for whatever tracks are just around the corner. He is without doubt the King of Tomorrow and the master of yesterday – he is Sandy Rivera.
Biography
Whichever way you look at it, you know who Sandy Rivera is. Whether it’s the words to Finally, the stunning production that infiltrates through each of his dance floor killers, or the untold mixes that have penetrated the dance charts for over 15 years.
Hailing from the music-fuelled streets of Brooklyn in earlier years, Sandy’s formative beginnings were consumed with a passion for the sounds assaulting his ears on a daily basis. Spanish funk, hip-hop beats, early electro and the burgeoning explosion of house captivated his attention and led him away from the sidewalk towards the dark and smoky halls of some of the world’s greatest clubs.
He earned the admiration of fellow DJs as well: when Detroit veteran Moodymann released a superb installment of the DJ-Kicks mix series, he included a mix of "Fall For You" on it, and you'll still hear it on the dance floor. Kanye West also sampled a Rivera composition, "So Alive," on the vibrant "Low Lights" from The Life of Pablo.
With the second decade of the 21st century upon us, the name Sandy Rivera means more than just a collection of records – more than just ‘house’. It means a legendary sound split across different genres, breaking boundaries and making people listen. It’s the anticipation for what’s next, the wait for whatever tracks are just around the corner. He is without doubt the King of Tomorrow and the master of yesterday – he is Sandy Rivera.
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