SPUTNIK MANAGEMENT
ULRICH VAN BELL
DJ & Producer
Labels:
Born2Porn Records
Black Therapy Records
At the forefront since his teenage years, Ulrich was born in Quebec City but has always been attracted by the European sound which has influenced his musical choices and his productions. Ulrich Van Bell is a DJ, a producer and a remixer who is known for being highly creative to a level that allows him to create heavy and intense music while remaining original and melodic. Time has passed and Ulrich is now accumulating over 30 years of solid musical experience in the underground electronic music scene. Over these last three decades he also built himself a solid reputation as a deck master by using his power to charm the crowds all around the world due to his outstanding techno productions. During the pandemic Ulrich had the opportunity to follow several private sessions one on one with Victor Ruiz (Drumcode) who is now a good friend and supporter. Victor says he is a big fan of Ulrich’s productions that he played at Stereo afterhour in March 2022. He has also taken advantage of the last two years to follow Masterclass with Anna and Wehbba (Drumcode) and with LVR mentoring (Leticia Van Riel and Jessica Trisbit). In 2004 Van Bell released his first album title “Music Sex”. This warm and experimental adventure was sold more than 6,000 time in just one year. In 2008 he released his first big hit “Black Tomato”, a dark techno track arranged with some creative and powerful synthesizers. In 2019 arrives "Pleasure Dome", his second album which was officially released in a mega party held in the spectacular mast of the Montreal Olympic Stadium with the participation of many fans who have been dancing their lives all night in this unique and world renown landmark. In 2020 Black Therapy Records released many ep. like “Kush” and “Misunderstood” who both reached the top 10 techno peak time on Beatport. In 2021 Joachim Garraud’s Label UndGrdMusic released “Lift Off ep”. which is still to this day in the top 10 releases of his Label on Beatport. As a DJ, his talent to charm the crowd has led him to play in several countries such as the USA, France, Egypt, and Canada to only mention a few. Over the years he had the privilege to play recurrently in some of the best clubs, after-hours, and events in Canada including: Stereo & Stereo Bar, Red Lite, Aria, Circus Afterhours, Gravity , Unity, Gay pride and Private events by Ulrich Van Bell (Xperience Nocturne).
RICK PIER O'NEIL aka RPO
DJ & Producer
Labels:
RPO Records
Garbage Records
Rick Pier O’Neil aka RPO started as a DJ in a French club in 1983. A sound technics addict, he became sound engineer and created his first studio at age16. In 1995, he started producing his first titles such as Sequential “Chocho Loco” and Tribal Nation “In de ghetto” which led him quickly at the top of the french charts. He began working with major labels such as Sony Music, Universal, Motown & Polygram as a remixer for “Kool and the gang”, “Stevie Wonder” and more. With the emerging of the house music movement, he set foot overseas and becomes part on the USA musical stage. The first title realized their ranks 5th in the famous Billboard Chart. In 1999, Sussex house “I feel good” will be the beginning with Epic NYC, Japan Sony BMG as an artist remixer such as Donna Summer, Lenny Kravitz, Ultra Nate and CeCe Peniston. The title "I don't want nobody " created for Cheri Amore (vocalist for Armin Van Buuren's tracks) will be a hit in most European countries and as well in the USA. RPO makes rankings on the US Billboard and is acknowledged by the biggest DJ’s. Built by his American experience, he decides to create his own music label with dark sonorities much more progressive but also more tribal Underground. The labels RPO Records and Garbage Records will soon be both played and playlisted by leading DJs like Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed, Boy George, Anthony Papa, Steve Lawler and more. These productions will be compiled all over the world on the best CD format of the moment: Global Underground, Amnesia, Matinee… After all of this, in 2002 he decides to leave France and settle in Barcelona where he continues his career as a producer and in the mean time performs as a DJ in the best clubs in the world. At this time, he starts a residency for Amnesia France Tour, and is one of the first resident on Frisky Radio. In 2006, he leaves the city of Gaudi for Mexico where he still lives. Child of soul music and techno, he now produces his own sonorities. He has produced and created more than 500 titles up to now under various artist names and surrounds himself with the best vocalists and musicians. He is recognized as one the top tastemakers, with a popularity that has been growing worldwide. His 40 years long career in the studio or behind the decks is the proof if needed that the passion for music fuels Rick Pier O'Neil's life.
