If somebody asked RICHARD GREY, 30, what role music is playing in his life, he would answer: "Music is my Life." Not that the answer is a special one, thousands of musicians will actually reply the same, but having taken a glance into Richards past and present, his words appear much more serious and reasonable ...
Richard Jaquin grew up in Nice (France) and was at that time heavily influenced by his fathers record collection that mainly consisted of Classic Jazz, Funk and Disco. Acts such as George Duke, The Crusaders and Chic inspired him from the very beginning. Nevertheless Richard started out with rap and hip hop beats, especially with Public Enemy until he reached his first house experiences through the b-side of some R&B records that included some good house remixes like JoJo and Mariah Carey.
While spending hours in composing mixed-tapes, Richard figured out his first house-favourites, David Morales and Erick Morillo, who both established as real idols soon, releasing brillant productions at that time. He was also fond of the strictly rythm producers back then, Louie Vega and Roger Sanchez turned out as Richards favourite representatives.
Grey´s first little breakthrough into the world of music was gaining a radio spot and starting spin on air at the age of 16.
In 1994 another big step was taken: By DJing at the Studio Circus in Cannes, the doors to the club-world opened, where Richard started leaving the crowds eager to know who that guy behind the turntables was. As a matter of fact, gigs in Paris at celebrated venues, such as Les Bains Douche and Le Palace, followed soon. What came next was a recording career starting out with his debut release "De Trini" appearing on Claude Monnets label Basic Traxx in 1995.
After several joint-productions he finally began to record solo in 1999 with 'I Need You' on France's Cyber Productions. This "rocket-career", lead by his talent and heart for music, caused Erick Morillo to pay attention and further on pick up "Deep Down" for Subliminal Records that became highly successful. Richards variability and multi-talent, mainly though its outcome, namely music, let him gain massive support from House tastemakers of both sides of the Atlantic. Richards profile started to soar!
His music was a pure product of ´culture club´, resolutely festive, an explosive mixture of heat and force. Just like him! Parallel to that he created his own label ´G-HIGH records´ that was immediately considered by producers and DJ´s all over the world.
After several tens of maxis to his credit, Richard was respected as a prolific producer, intensely creative and atypical. Counting his co-productions, remixes or featurings with international star-DJ´s appeares to be obsolet as there were too many. Names like Shakira, Junior Jack, Armand Van Helden, Harry ´choo choo´ Romero, Ron Carroll, Paul Johnson, Robbie Rivera, Ralphi Rosario and of course Erick Morillo accompanied Richards path into the house olymp!
The year 2006 already finds Richard Grey with exclusive shows at Pacha Ibiza, The Zenith @ Space Ibiza, Cafe Mambo Ibiza, the Love Parade in Berlin, Peppermint Dubai, Mix Paris, Famous Melbourne, Pacha Sao Paulo already enjoyed the highly passionated sets. The double CD Ministry of Sound presented The Richard Grey Summer Sessions (mixed and compiled by Richard Grey) and The Pacha Experience mixed by Richard Grey (3 CDs) which was released in the end of August 2006 in the UK exclusively.
Finally, 2007 finds Richard Grey in the starting position to break out! ´Damage´, ´Set Me Free´, ´The Duck´, ´Life Goes On´, ´Sundays At Space´ and especially ´Tainted Love´ (ft.Marc Almond) established to be prone to hit the world charts. The trendsetter with his unique french touch is actually evolving to be one of speedgarage, although it´s not sure that he will stick to it.
Anyway, Winter Music Conference 2007 in Miami confirmed Richard as beeing one of the shooting stars. His newest releases, especially ´Tainted Love´ (Warped Bass) were played up and down by the DJ´s in the Opium Garden, Nikki Beach and the Cameo! The edge was that Pete Tong presented ´Tainted Love´(Warped Bass) as the "Track of Miami" what left Richard proud and full of expectations what the future might bring.
Reasonably the outcome is that ´Tainted Love´ (Warped Bass) is actually holding the No 1 position in the UK Club Charts, is No 1 in the UK Mainstream Pop Charts, No1 in the UK Buzz Charts, No 1 in the UK Cool Cut Charts, additionally under the 10 most requested videos on MTV Dance and No 3 in the MTV Dancefloor Charts!
Serving up the 4th instalment of the Perceptions of Pacha series is French house don Richard Grey who delivers a knockout selection of peak-time, electro-infused house blended with radio friendly cuts and updated classics. This Album was released in August 2008 by Pacha Recordings incl. ´No Deputy´ ft. Bob Marley, ´Unchain It´ ft Zoe Xenia, ´Thriller´ rework and many more peak time killers..
The frenchman living in Ibiza celebrating in 2009 his 10 years at Subliminal Records with 5 exlusive Releases! Watch out.
Biographie en français
DJ producteur français, vivant à Ibiza et résident du fameux PACHA pur produit de la culture club, il a contribué au succès mondial du French Touch. Il a une discographie très importante, Subliminal Records, Pacha recordings, Gossip, Universal, Joia, Ministry of Sound, Royal Flush, Royal Drums etc. Vers 1994, Richard mixe au studio circis de Cannes, Les Bains Douche et le Palace à Paris. Apres plusieurs co-productions avec Claude Monnet, Erick Morillo, Deep Down, Juniour Jack, Armand Van Helden, Ron Carroll, Paul Johnson, Robbie Rivera… , il commence à enregistrer en solo. En 1999 il crée son propre label G HIgh Records.
En 2006 il se lance avec ses shows exclusifs au Zenith, Space Ibiza, Love Parade Berlin, Peppermint Dubai, Mix Club Paris etc.
En mai 2007 Richard Grey sort Warped Bass (tainted love de Soft Cell), Almond Vocal Mix (Pacha/Universal), comprenant Dave Spoon, Sharam (Deep Dish), ainsi que plusieurs remix, dont celui de Shakira, lequel a rencontré un succès mondial.
Richard Grey a depuis sorti un album «Perception of Pacha», avec des titres comme «Thriller», (feat Mickael Jackson), «No deputy» (feat Bob Marley), «Unchain it», et «Warped bass». Richard célèbre actuellement ses 10 ans chez Subliminal Records (le label d’Erick Morillo) dont la sortie de 5 singles exclusifs.
Others Releases :
Richard Grey - Warped Bass Marc Almond Vocal Mix (PACHA/UNIVERSAL) incl. Dave Spoon, Sharam (Deep Dish) rmx
WARPED BASS No 1 at UK Club Charts No 1 at UK Mainsteram Pop Charts
Richard Grey vs Erick Morillo & Jose Nunez feat. Shwanee Taylor - Life Goes On (SUBLIMINAL) incl. Richard F rmx
Remixes: Kiko Navaro - Perceptions Dead Presidents - Wanna Be With U Wally Lopez "Dont U" Pld vs Fox the Fox "Precious Little Diamond" Erick Morillo "Jazz In Your Face" Paul Johnson "Get Get Down" Al Faris & Chris Roxx "Do U Love Me" Made & Sex "Im Coming Up" Armand Van Helden "Everytime I Feel It" Snap! "Beauty Queen " Deja Vue - Shake It Antoine Clamaran "Everybody" Outfunk "Lost In Music" Harry Romero "Warped" Ralphie Rosario "Wanna Give It Up" Hardvibz "Hotswing" Congas Squad "Icky Chicky" Ron carroll "Can U Feel It" Paul Johnson "Folow This Beat" Antoine Clamaran "Lets Get Together" Paul Johnson "Get On My Camel" Yves Larock "Red Dragon" Room 5 "U Got Me" Robbie Rivera "South Beach Theme" Al Faris & Chris Roxx "Do You Care For Me" Marriot & Brown "Time For Our Lives " Ron Carroll "Come Into My Life" Bel Amour "Bel Amour" Buddha Soul Project "Brazil In My Mind" Jonathan Ulysses vs Lauren C "21st Century" Sandy W feat. Duane Harden "Love For The Music" Miss Sin feat Dr. Dude "Hou La La"
Original Productions: Richard Grey feat. Jonathan Ulysses "Sundays at Space Ah" Hit Makers "Set Me Free" Black Mamba "The Duck" Black Mamba"Watch your back" Black Mamba "Tea Sir" Black Mamba"Afterskool" Richard Grey pres. House Republic "Deep Down" Richard Grey pres.House Republic "Young Baby EP" Richard Grey pres.House Republic "Overdrive" Richard Grey pres.House Republic "Thank you" New Yorker Soul feat Shawnee Taylor "Do What U Wanna Do" Richard Grey pres.Buddha Soul Project "Brazil On My Mind" Richard Grey pres.United State of House "Be Good" Richard Grey pres.United State of House "'Phat Bass" Richard Grey pres.United State of House "Damage" Richard Grey Beats "Squal Bass" Richard Grey pres. Tribal Man " Natural Voodoo" Richard Grey "Funky Express" Richard Grey pres.King Master "Miami Vice EP" Richard Grey pres.Tribal Man "Africa Most Wanted" Richard Grey pres.Tribal Man "For The Club" Richard Grey pres.Tribal Man "Statosphere" Richard Grey pres.Tribal Man "Morning Light" Richard Grey pres.Tribal Man "Rythm and Loop" Hardware " Fast Line / Hard Moon" Richard Grey vs Junior Jack "U Look Fantastik" Richard Grey "Come Into My Groove" Richard Grey "Funky Express" Richard Grey "Love Groove" Richard Grey "So Here It Is" Richard Grey "Respect in Effect" Filtered Attitude vol 1 Filtered Attitude vol 2 Filtered Attitude vol 3 Filtered Attitude vol 4 Filtered Attitude vol 5 Filtered Attitude vol 6 Richard Grey pres.Golden Touch "Love is All We Need" Richard Grey pres.Golden Touch "Paranoia" Richard Grey pres. Aly-Us feat Supa "Lets Get Together" Richard Grey pres. Brainstorm "Pissed Off" Richard Grey pres. Luv Booty Foundation "In Love" Richard Grey "Discotherapy" Richard Grey "You Can Run" The Rock " That Nigger" Richard Grey "Me and My Funk EP" Stunk of Punk "If U Feel It" Stunk of Punk "Hey Girl" King Force "Thank You Baby" Rythm Syndicate "Brazilian Affair" Richard Grey "Bassline" Richard Grey pres.Drum Company "One More Beat" Richard Grey pres.Hard Stuff "Synthetic Drums" Richard Grey pres.Gate 54 "Make It Happen" Richard Grey feat. Shernette "Fallin" Sebastian Ingrosso & Richard Grey "Games People Play" Richard Grey pres. Silver 66 "Carnaval 1" Richard Grey pres. Silver 66 "Carnaval 2"
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