Münk Culture Edition 2 Sets A New Standard

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> EVENT REVIEW </span></h2> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">MÜNK CULTURE EDITION 2</span></h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogj7_9IwOP1t-liq50WHeKA5vyk2x7g3FIV6zVPNm6Iv5UtrV-ucdZb-STSetEzQihT5_jLFYK9e4hwhMmlCv-mRbQrANGPQqMOV0Mt6aCzA_ghgqJ9aGnKbougcK1zSEJr0M-9D6citV/s1600/Munk_culture_2016.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="munk culture south africa review" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogj7_9IwOP1t-liq50WHeKA5vyk2x7g3FIV6zVPNm6Iv5UtrV-ucdZb-STSetEzQihT5_jLFYK9e4hwhMmlCv-mRbQrANGPQqMOV0Mt6aCzA_ghgqJ9aGnKbougcK1zSEJr0M-9D6citV/s320/Munk_culture_2016.png" title="munk culture edition 2 review" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Münk is the brainchild of <b>C</b></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b>ONTRXST</b> a creative startup collective that thrives off creating unique experiences of distinction</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: inherit;">. Their debut event </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b>Münk Culture</b> was introduced to the world last year and is the amalgamation of four elements <i>bass, social, culture and style</i>. Their <a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2016/02/contrxst-brings-you-second-edition-of.html" target="_blank">second event</a> promised to be an escape from the ordinary, an escape into a world unlike anything before. With that said we had to find out if it was true or not. On Saturday  06 February 2016, we braced the horrid Johannesburg rain to attended the second edition of Münk Culture held at one of Johannesburg most loved party venues Carfax. </span></div> <div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> </div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The line up brought partygoers the bass element, a true experience into the future of music. The social element was created by building an environment welcoming of all diversities and encouraging social interaction with other party goers. The element of culture came from encouraging change and providing a space for individuals to open their minds to new ideas.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">  </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Celebrating new trends and welcoming </span>forward-thinking<span style="font-family: inherit;"> style makes up the final element, style in Münk Culture.</span></span></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7W1b_5YYsqbblHVV7sJvXUYFc6A4ZQpZLhwQy1shakrnogN2JtV7lx0kAb0WH3jGK5ZXnWUk4tgSYfzX10JiROdvPMFAc85JfEaqwGdkmx22DJo_Ws3Ru4hjcFrvceL7t8kmb6MlOypG/s1600/Munk+Culture+event+.JPG" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="munk culture" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7W1b_5YYsqbblHVV7sJvXUYFc6A4ZQpZLhwQy1shakrnogN2JtV7lx0kAb0WH3jGK5ZXnWUk4tgSYfzX10JiROdvPMFAc85JfEaqwGdkmx22DJo_Ws3Ru4hjcFrvceL7t8kmb6MlOypG/s640/Munk+Culture+event+.JPG" title="munk culture" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The lineup featured acts such as <b><a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2014/07/rikay-shows-us-his-deeper-side.html" target="_blank">Rikay</a>, Trancemicsoul, Niskerone, Mooi, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Metro Ticket</b> and <b>Kollective Kulture</b> amongst others.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Looking at the lineup </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">o</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ne would have thought that Münk would draw the older more refined crowd. This was however not the crowd that was there to party, it was rammed with young ones who had just received their rights of </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">passage</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> into partying. Okay maybe not, but you get our drift. This was a surprise as we would have thought the lineup would have </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">deterred</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> the kids of today who come across being ignorant with regard to music styles.</span></div> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The venue was packed to capacity and home to two dance floors. The main </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">dance-floor</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> was built into a little </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">oasis</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> from LED </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">panels</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and homed the entertainers for the night. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The night progressed from the hi's and lo’s of techno all the way to deep house, future bass and trap. Each DJ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">brought</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> their own sound and the night was a pivotal moment in music education for the younger generation and for some hardcore one genre lovers.</span></span></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1scLP7EC_loKLGwevgqAQ76FOTa1qXDfWRZ-UKyU2Use8x9sxmo_rKa6e6AL4VHBLOYlknzZTEJgR2ofrFd5R5acNWtdLRNpRJJEOhTOHbjiowKisGUOoEwWdvGpxgIZEYvVwamjH9ptw/s1600/Munk+Review.JPG" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="munk culture review" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1scLP7EC_loKLGwevgqAQ76FOTa1qXDfWRZ-UKyU2Use8x9sxmo_rKa6e6AL4VHBLOYlknzZTEJgR2ofrFd5R5acNWtdLRNpRJJEOhTOHbjiowKisGUOoEwWdvGpxgIZEYvVwamjH9ptw/s640/Munk+Review.JPG" title="munk culture review edition 2" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We salute Münk for giving the up and coming DJs a chance to showcase their skills. We also need to give them points for picking a lineup which tapped out from the ordinary sound that everyone has come to love,"bigroom! Aside for the mishaps at the doors, the night was nothing short of superb. The music was the right amount of “underground” and the crowd welcomed it with open arms. The production from stage design to the sound system was up to the level of best.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The creators of Münk Culture broke all restrictions, stepped up and<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> created a</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">  </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">different kind of experience, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">a festival vibe only in a club</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. It is without a doubt that they have set a new standard for events in South Africa. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It was the illest event we've </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">attended</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in a while, and</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> we can’t wait for the next Münk Culture! But for now, we will leave partying to the young ones. ;)</span></div> </span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Münk Culture Edition 2 Sets A New Standard

 EVENT REVIEW  MÜNK CULTURE EDITION 2 Münk is the brainchild of C ONTRXST a creative startup collective that thrives o...

Rikay Shows Us His Deeper Side

<h2 style="line-height: 16.799999237060547px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #f1c232; line-height: normal;">Riche ‘Rikay’ Devine is taking his passion for music to the next level despite being a newby in the industry.</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Young, courageous, humble, Teen DJ/Producer in the Music industry.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">He won the ‘King of Candyland’ DJ competition, received a Converse sponsorship, is a resident DJ for U­Party and is signed to F! Records. At the vivacious age of 16, Riche ‘Rikay’ Devine is taking his passion for music to the next level despite being a newby in the industry.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Finding his passion in July of 2012 Rikay started out with a laptop and “Virtual DJ”. Starting with weekly mixes and performing at local house parties and events, he quickly built a name for himself within the community. With his popularity rapidly growing and a number of people supportive of his unique music style, he decided to enter the Pure Events DJ Competition, Candyland. DJ Rikay went on to win the competition and earn the title of “King” of Candyland as well as a DJ residency with Pure Events.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">As a resident DJ, Rikay had the opportunity to perform at all the best Pure Events, gaining greater exposure and an ever­growing following.Performing on the electro stage at “The Get Dirty” event for Converse, DJ Rikay was spotted by one of their representatives who instantly knew he was something special.</span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">This resulted in an interview with the Soul Candi team as well as a Converse endorsement. After meeting him and getting a deeper understanding of his music and style, DJ Rikay was signed to F! Records, sister label to Soul Candi. His debut album was released on iTunes in November 2013 titled Rikay ­ Enter My World. The album includes tracks from Paid N Laid, Dirty Rush and Aircraft. Compiled and mixed by the talented DJ Rikay, this album is not to be missed.</span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Now a resident DJ for U­Party and working with their Social Media team, DJ Rikay has a jam packed schedule mixing at gigs all around Gauteng. 2013 proved to be a year of growth for DJ Rikay with a huge increase of fans who labelled themselves the‘RikayRavers’. He was also fortunate enough to open for international acts Ciara and Busta Rhymes.Rikay has met a number of Internationals, Including DJ Juicy M and Morgan Page.</span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">2014, Rikay will be making waves in the industry!</span></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyDAWOAlpl-wo6GQOR-lJ1Y6HXqZabh8GPlq7Q0WMBlhniGcttE1_qthsvBo37kQFMB6_KPvYVLUxDAcD309tq1Dx3FScZ1C1nM1P_4z_NFlXIzA69HNy7NI0CKjigziyS2mXMYfAI2Ta/s1600/Rikay_Image222profile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyDAWOAlpl-wo6GQOR-lJ1Y6HXqZabh8GPlq7Q0WMBlhniGcttE1_qthsvBo37kQFMB6_KPvYVLUxDAcD309tq1Dx3FScZ1C1nM1P_4z_NFlXIzA69HNy7NI0CKjigziyS2mXMYfAI2Ta/s1600/Rikay_Image222profile.jpg" title="rikay interview" width="640" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Hey Hey a very warm welcome to you Riche J from the thinkINelectronic team. Finally we get the chance to sit down and have a proper chat with you. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.</span></b></span></div> <br /> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><b>1.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span><!--[endif]--></b><b>Before we start can you tell us a little more about yourself, how would your best friend describe you? -</b> </span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: -17.95pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: -17.95pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well I went and asked my best friend this exact question, his reply was … “Funny, outgoing, dedicated, a need to be involved, down to earth, and an all out music lover!” <- I think my best friend knows me pretty well, I always try my best to show the characteristics that he mentioned. I think he got it spot on!</span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: -17.95pt;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span></span><!--[endif]-->You extremely popular on instagram and twitter, we want to know your secret so share it with us. </span></b></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">The key factor for me would be to always stay socially active and professional. I always dedicate special attention to fans and reply to their requests. Communication is key!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="h.gjdgxs"></a><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span></span><!--[endif]-->You are a DJ and go by the name DJ Rikay where does your love for music come from? </b></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">My parents have raised me with music my whole life, I don’t want to sound ‘cheezy’, but I sincerely, just absolutely love music.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span></span><!--[endif]-->How did find your passion for DJin’ and what was your process of learning your way around decks? </span></b></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">My Dad’s friend, Alex Von Arnim, knew I that I loved music. He also knew that I was interested in DJ’ing, he happened to own a small event that took place at Cedar Square weekly, at a small cafe. He invited me to watch the DJ’s for a day, I immediately fell in love with the art.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white;">Do you think winning the ‘King of Candyland’ DJ competition has contributed to your success thus far? </span></span></b></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It definitely did help me to get my career kickstarted, it put my name on the radar of DJ’s in South Africa and it got me a residency at Pure U18 Events, thus brought great exposure. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white;">Do you plan your sets before hand or do you go with the flow? </span></b></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;"> Before every performance/set I always do my research on the specific type of audience that I will be performing for. I always choose tracks that I think will be relevant to the audience. On the night of the performance, I always mix live. I do not believe in simply pressing play as people are paying to see you as an artist, you have to give them their moneys worth! </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span></span><!--[endif]-->You are currently in school and not even legal to get into clubs, quite like Madeon, Arty and Martin Garrixx when they started out. Is music what you want to be doing for the rest of your life? </span></b></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> One of my quotes that I go by is ‘Music has no age’. I think if you love music, your age should not limit you, stay professional and stay passionate. I am going to stay dedicated to my music and if my career works out further then yes, music would be my lifely option. If not, there is always tertiary education. Education is powerful. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">     </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white;">Growing up what were your career aspirations? </span></span></b></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;">I never really knew until I fell in love with the art of music. Now it is clear as to what my career aspiration is. Music, music, music! </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white;">What was your first concert experience? Do you remember how you felt once the concert was over? </span></span></b></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;">It was the Swedish House Mafia concert at Wild Waters in the Benoni area. I felt inspired once the concert was over. They are definitely great symbols of what I would like to achieve one day. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span><!--[endif]-->People might only know you as a DJ but you producer as well, when do we get to hear more of your productions? </span></b></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">I am currently working on a few projects, when I have the right one, I will be sure to release it! <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span><!--[endif]-->What’s your current studio set up like? </span></b></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Simple set up. RCF Ayra 8 studio monitors, M-Audio KeyRIg 49 keyboard, Behringer Firepower FCA610 sound card and a monitor for better production! <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span><!--[endif]-->Do you find it hard to balance school with your music, how do you do it? - I do struggle sometimes, I had to make adjustments and quit extra murals and sports like rugby, yet now I just focus on academics, and my music career. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">14.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white;">If you were given the opportunity to work with any producer as well as to collaborate with any vocalist who would it be and why? </span></span></b></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In terms of a vocalist it would be Ellie Goulding or Sam Smith, both artists have great voices, they really appeal to the masses and their voices are so unique. Regarding other producers that I would work with, I would work with Blasterjaxx, Afrojack or Showtek. I really love the specific type of Big Room/EDM that they produce, they barely disappoint. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">15.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white;">EDM is made up of so many different genres, what’s your favourite genre? </span></b></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Big Room, Melbourne Bounce.. Similar to Will Sparks and Blasterjaxx. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/users/21011000&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe> <br /> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">     </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the middle of the year so lets get your half yearly round up for the year..</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">16.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></span></b><span style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3 Tracks</span></b> - Blasterjaxx - Legend Comes To Life, Harvel B & Lumberjack - Kheops, Dune - Hardcore Vibes (Ahzee Remix) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">17.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></span></b><span style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">3 DJs who have blown you away</span></b> - Blasterjaxx, Goldfish, Afrojack. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">18.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></span></b><span style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Best album so far - </span></b>I wouldn’t know which album to choose! It would be so difficult.. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">19.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></span></b><span style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Best Party you’ve played at - </span></b>I wouldn’t say that I have had my best one yet, but I did really enjoy opening up for Ciara & Busta Rhymes at Ellis Park for Coca-Cola RockCorps. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">20.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></b></span><span style="background: white;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Bmw OR Audi -</b></span> Audi is a nice car, but I would have to go with BMW. My Dad has had BMW’s my whole life so far and I have to say they are amazing cars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.95pt;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mvfMVgOuVJ0vw0jsnNd9ZIjIqDg6w71N28bff8vkHKTlM7bdpTKJWOkFNLb-FcIXYYujCXhosBjySGo9ezLAUzSNmlqTPrCbqNxljRW7QAAOQHHD1pu7x6FDH11sh9IhG0to_yFIn1k8/s1600/2banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mvfMVgOuVJ0vw0jsnNd9ZIjIqDg6w71N28bff8vkHKTlM7bdpTKJWOkFNLb-FcIXYYujCXhosBjySGo9ezLAUzSNmlqTPrCbqNxljRW7QAAOQHHD1pu7x6FDH11sh9IhG0to_yFIn1k8/s1600/2banner.jpg" /></span></a></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;"><b>Any Last messages for your fans and what can we expect from you in the upcoming months? </b></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="normal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 57.75pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can expect a lot more performances from me and a few singles to be released soon! Thanks a mil, it’s all for the #RikayRavers! <3</span></span></div>

Rikay Shows Us His Deeper Side

Riche ‘Rikay’ Devine is taking his passion for music to the next level despite being a newby in the industry. Young, courageous, humble...