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Rick Live has worked in the DJ scene since his teenage years, having played in clubs and bars across the UK and Internationally with residencies in Ibiza, Malia, LA, Thailand & Australia. He currently co-owns the notorious UKG Chronicle festival and holds a show on London’s Flex FM 101.4FM.

Rick Live also enjoys remix and production work in the house & garage genres. His recent releases include the energetic club song ‘Take It Out On The Dancefloor’ with Sam Bailey, and the bubbly modern twist of ’Something In Your Eyes’ with Shelley Nelson. He is now working with some exciting names in the industry including Ed Sheeran, Steven Marley and Yazmin (TOWIE).

Rick Live’s latest collaboration has rapidly gained media attention as he teams up with Katie Price for her brand new single ‘Hurricane’ which is set to be released 25 July 2019. Rick Live previously remixed Katie Price’s song ‘I Got U’ which was also performed at the BH Mallorca pool party for the launch of the ‘Hurricane’ release.

Amidst this excitement, we caught up with Rick Live to find out more…

You’re quite a one-man band, tell us a little about yourself and what you do.

I’m an up-and-coming producer and DJ. I’ve currently worked with some of the largest names in the industry both sides of my career…

The DJ - supported the likes of Will Smith A.K.A The Fresh Prince, DJ EZ, Luck & Neat and even Boy Better Know, to name but a few.

The Producer - tracks with UK garage icon Sweet Female Attitude, Shelley Nelson, X Factor winner Sam Bailey, Ed Sheeran, Jethro, and my latest up-and-coming release with household name Katie Price.

You dabble in a mix of genres from house to garage to R&B, where does your inspiration come from when producing?

My inspiration has always come from the greats in the music industry from all types. From tracks like Man In The Mirror, Changes by 2pac and even current artists such as MK, Swedish House Mafia, Low Steppa, Sam Divine…

Rick Live

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