Mike Rizzo’s alchemy of Top 40, house and Euro styles has made Rizzo one of the most sought-out producers and remixers in pop music, leading to collaborations with everyone from Britney Spears and Whitney Houston to Akon and Lindsay Lohan.
2009 saw him drop one of his catchiest remixes to date, Beyonce Knowles’ "Sweet Dreams". The song showcased the best elements of Rizzo's signature sound – strong diva vocals and a thumping bass – and lit up airwaves and dance floors nationwide. It was just one of his songs that reached #1 on the Billboard charts in 2009.
Hailing from Lyndhurst, NJ, Mike Rizzo found inspiration by going to clubs as a teen. He frequented legendary New York haunts like Sound Factory Bar, Roxy, and Tunnel. He was also a fan of radio mix show sets from innovative producers including The Latin Rascals and Glenn Friscia.
His first gig was at a teen club called Butterfields in Lodi, NJ. He was 16 years old.
His big break came when he took a crack at remixing a then unknown artist named Tamia. The track was “Stranger in My House” and it became an instant radio and club hit. In fact, it was the number one played song on the country’s rhythm stations in 2001.
Multiple Billboard #1s followed, including Jennifer Green’s “How Can I Be Falling” – a song he co-wrote and produced, Whitney Houston’s “Try It On My Own” and Britney Spears’ “Womanizer”. He has had over 30 Billboard #1s to date.
Rizzo is regularly referred to as the hardest working DJ/remixer in the club biz, and for good reason. In addition to his productions, Rizzo’s remixes can be heard on several terrestrial and online dance stations across the country, and even TV. His tracks are on regular rotation every weekend on Music Choice TV.
If that isn’t enough, he frequently spins the nation’s top dance clubs and plays stadiums alongside major label artists. He’s presently on tour with Island Records newest pop sensation, Utada. Rizzo opens her show with an hour DJ set to get the crowd into the mood.
DJ RICHIE RICH
Richie is best known as being Philadelphia's premiere nightclub DJ. He's also one of America's most listened to radio mixers as well, DJ mixer for WKSC-Chicago, WIOQ-Philadelphia, WISX-Philadelphia, WHYI Miami, WAKS Cleveland, KKDM-Demoines.
BODEGA BRAD
He's from Battle Creek, Michigan currently living in Brooklyn, New York. He's grown up listening to everything from RunDMC to Hieroglypics, 2Live Crew to Phil Collins, Bob Marley to Al Green and a splash of crazy ass Detroit/Chicago house. He's been spinnin' since 1990 and has done everything from weddings to large clubs and now syndicated radio. During a brief stint in Kalamazoo, he hooked up with a crazy bunch of fellas (WhiteShadow, EHouse, Lozo, ShawnMics, CrazyCaz and a few others) and DJ'd everything in sight! The Drunken Monkey Clan is his DJ crew and reps these vast 50 states and beyond (what's up Japan and Australia). From clubs to radio...he ran West Michigan. Since moving to NYC, he's started mixing many variations of house/dance music and barely spin much else these days. At the moment, He's currently spinning on Hollywood Hamilton's Remix Top 30 syndicated radio show every Saturday night from 10p-1a on WKTU 103.5FM in NY and nationwide. It can also be heard on www.ktu.com. He still stacks mass amounts of vinyl but fully embrace the world of digital DJing, using various dj software and incorporating MIDI devices into his sets. He basically mixes all day, all night, and still can't get enough. You can find him on myspace under BodegaBrad!
RAPHAEL VALENTINO
He has a degree in Computer Engineering and Math and own and operate and entertainment company called SoundSurge Entertainment that provides DJ, Photographers, etc, to weddings, sweet 16s, etc.
He also is known for being one of New York/New Jersey's hottest club DJs. Lounges in NJ, NY, Miami and Vegas once in a while. "I love what I do and have no regrets."
Love's being a part of the Remix Top30 countdown every week. You can find him on facebook!!
Mike Rizzo’s alchemy of Top 40, house and Euro styles has made Rizzo one of the most sought-out producers and remixers in pop music, leading to collaborations with everyone from Britney Spears and Whitney Houston to Akon and Lindsay Lohan.
He's from Battle Creek, Michigan currently living in Brooklyn, New York. He's grown up listening to everything from RunDMC to Hieroglypics, 2Live Crew to Phil Collins, Bob Marley to Al Green and a splash of crazy ass Detroit/Chicago house. He's been spinnin' since 1990 and has done everything from weddings to large clubs and now syndicated radio. During a brief stint in Kalamazoo, he hooked up with a crazy bunch of fellas (WhiteShadow, EHouse, Lozo, ShawnMics, CrazyCaz and a few others) and DJ'd everything in sight! The Drunken Monkey Clan is his DJ crew and reps these vast 50 states and beyond (what's up Japan and Australia). From clubs to radio...he ran West Michigan. Since moving to NYC, he's started mixing many variations of house/dance music and barely spin much else these days. At the moment, He's currently spinning on Hollywood Hamilton's Remix Top 30 syndicated radio show every Saturday night from 10p-1a on WKTU 103.5FM in NY and nationwide. It can also be heard on www.ktu.com. He still stacks mass amounts of vinyl but fully embrace the world of digital DJing, using various dj software and incorporating MIDI devices into his sets. He basically mixes all day, all night, and still can't get enough. You can find him on myspace under BodegaBrad!
