Luca Ricci

from :Bedrock, Renaissance,Stereo,Low Pressings,Kaos,MoDo,Screen rec,..

The talented up and coming Italian DJ & Producer, was born and raised on a small island named Ischia in the Gulf of Naples.

Luca’s productions go from Deep to Tech House, Tribal and Progressive. When asked to explain his favourite type of music, Luca responds, "Any music that gives me emotions and feelings…..for me, music is an art-form. I play from deep to dirty sexy tribal house into progressive." His taste and unique style which he translates into his records, has captured the attention of some of the world’s best DJs, such as: Danny Tenaglia , Chus & Ceballos ,Peace Division, X-press2, Steve Lawler,

(we apologise to those we haven’t mentioned….)

In addition to producing under his name, Luca has also released works under different project names: When is dark, Aenaria, Vibe junction, Eugenie, Vesdino and Against the grain.

Luca Ricci is a talent to be watched. His sound and style make him a favourite anywhere he plays. His music has taken clubbers on a voyage - connecting their minds to their bodies with the drum beats as their guide.

Singles ,Remix & CD to be released soon:

Luca Ricci Feat M.Hernandez"musica vs el dinero" Stereo (Spain)

Against The Grain "Sim City"Stereo (Spain)

Luca Ricci presents:Ventunesimo secolo "tribute to San Francesco D’Assisi"Screen (uk)

Dj Chus –Black Rain(Luca Ricci Remix)-Stereo(sp)

Chus & Ceballos-in stereo- Star 69(USA)

Released Compilation:

Behrouz &Yousef –Frontiers-Renaissance (uk)

Chus & Ceballos-balearica- Stereo Productions(sp)

Chus & Ceballos -Iberican Sound Vol. 3-Stereo Productions(sp)

Dimas aka Diformation-Dieametric-Beat Freak(sp)

Pete tha zouk Vs De Loren Colours-from the box-Stereo Productions(SP)

Joe T Vannelli -Supalova Club 6-Venus (italy)

Dj Vibe GlobalGrooves Vol.2 -Kaos rec.(portugal)

John Creamer & Stephan K-Bedrock (u.k.)

Steve Lawler-Dark Drums 2-Tide rec (u.k.)

Claudio Coccoluto-The Dome-Morbido (spain)

Private Party 2-Universal (france)

Nouvelle discoteque-Universal (Japan)

Amnesia-La Noce-Edel (u.k.,Spain)

DJ Walter S-White Trash n5- LePlaisir(italy)

Released Singles:

When is dark"the love you need"-Renaissance(UK)-Stereo(Spain)-re-vox(Italy),kaos (pt)

Against the Grain "Further"-Screen rec (italy) harmada (holland)

Luca Ricci Presents Aenaria "set me free"-Stereo (spain)

Luca Ricci Presents Ventunesimo Secolo"tribute to S Francesco D’Assisi"-Screen (it)

Against the Grain "the mask"-Screen rec (italy)

Against the grain "seven" -Low Pressing (u.k.)

Luca Ricci "the inside that counts" -Dub Tronic,Age one (italy,u.k.)

Luca Ricci feat.G.Bardouille"deep inside my soul"-The dub(italy)

Luca Ricci feat.G.Bardouille" Happy ever after" –Rodriguez(u.k.)

Vibe Junction"La dolce Vita"- Harlequin rec (U.s.a.)

Rob Long ep "the bass goes on " –EIII-(italy),Subliminal (usa)

Luca Ricci Presents Vesdino "my head is spinning"-rewind(it)

Eugenie"My sunshine"-rewind (IT)

Jennifer Lopez"Ain't it funny" -SONY (u.k.,U.S.A.)

Frenkie Carbone"Everybody"- Rossemberg (u.k.)

3th Face "il canto della liberta'"- Dirty house(italy)

Sugar Shake feat Warren"ten besic elements"- Tonik ind.rec (italy,u.k.)

Cat Stevens "old skool"-SONY(u.k)

Benefit "sex sells"- Edel u.k.

P.I.M.P"it’s gonna be allright"-Molto rec (italy)

S.S. ep "in the sky"- Karma rec (italy)

Real Vibe feat. Serao"loving you"- Undiscovered(u.k)

Luca is currently working with his band Against The Grain on an album project and forthcoming live gigs in Italy and UK

Diego Dari – Producer/guitarist

Jane Kumada – Singer-songwriter

Against the Grain was formed after a strong wish to create a deep meaningful project, where each track was to have a strong lyrical concept based around the darker sides of life…with positive resolutions; fusing haunting beats, electronic sounds and guitars with emotional songs, creating a unique sound!

"Seven"is the first project released on Peace Division’s Low Pressings

it spoke of the seven deadly sins that belong to all of us

J.Creamer & Stephane K. compilation on John Digweed’s Bedrock as it one of the best tracks....

X-press2 have raved about it ,Clive Henry sais it’s the best track he is heard in years

Mixmag chart 3 best tracks of the month (July’02)Tom Stephan played it on kiss FM

"theMask"is the second project released on Stefano Greppi’s Sreen rec.,tells of the way we hide

behind different masks not showing who we really are… "changing faces like a tree changes it leaves, to survive.." Jane sings.

Lots of positive feedback for this project once again

Mixes by Stefano Greppi and Luca Ricci N.1 - Chus & Ceballos Chart (Jan.’03)

" Further"the mask’s follow up on screen rec again with this strong concept song "i can push my self a little further.." a message to try to improve ourselves and our lives going that little further step.

remix from Lemon 8, Cassino & Laben also

Licenced for Armada NL included in many cd cpomilations

Sasha, Satoshi Tomiie, Pole Folder are some of the djs raving about this track!

" Sim city" inspired by the popular videogame, it’s a grotesque metaphor to emphasise the subliminal and obvious structure and messages that rule our society.

Big underground drama project, this release will include four mixes :

Luca Ricci Diego Miranda John-e ,Jaimy remix ,Low end specialist remix ,Richie Sanatana remix

Label date of release to be adviced soon !

More info :

Against the Grain is now working on a new great concept track!!! Stay tuned!!!!!!!!

AENARIA

In 1998 Luca Ricci set off on an adventure that would forever change his life. He moved to London, England to nurture and develop his passion for music. Although the adjustment was difficult, Luca met well-regarded international DJs and Producers alike and developed working relationships with many of them. As a result, he began producing and remixing some powerful tracks, that always tell a story, and recognition for his work ensured.

Now back in Ischia that holds the latin name "Aenaria", he took the next step and: AENARIA RECORDINGS is born.

Luca Ricci the talented up and coming Italian DJ and Producer was born and raised on a small island named Ischia in the Gulf of Naples. Luca first discovered his love for music as a young teenager when his grandfather bought him his first classic guitar. Since then music has always been a big part of his life.

Luca’s productions go from Deep to Tech House, Tribal and Progressive. When asked to explain his favorite type of music, Luca responds, “Any music that gives me emotions and feelings…..for me, music is an art-form. I play from deep to dirty sexy tribal house into progressive.” Luca’s track "The Inside That Counts" - Dub Tronic that was released on Age One (Italy, UK), has been heard on dance floors around the world. In 2003, under the pseudonym of When is Dark, “The Love You Need” took everyone by storm. The productions got licensed to Renaissance (UK), Stereo (Spain), Re-Vox (Italy) and Kaos (Portugal). Later Luca had more successful releases, “Una Historia de Amor” on Mo-Do and "Set Me Free", "La Music vs El Dinero" on Stereo Recordings.

In 2006 Luca Ricci will launch Aenaria Recordings.

Every artist knows how difficult it is to get someone to listen to their work when your name is not established yet. The main goal of Aenaria Recordings is to help new talent on their quest to get their work heard and establish that name for themselves. Luca travels all over the world as a dj and he knows there is a lot of talent out there, eagerly searching for an open door in the music industry.

Aenaria Recordings aims to be a stepping stone for young talent and a positive outlet for people that share the same passion: music!

Aenaria Recordings is devided into 4 different labels each with their own style: Aenaria Music, Aenaria Tribal, Aenaria Tech and Aenaria Chill.

Aenaria Music
A variety of productions from warm Melodic, Deep House to Uplifting, Vocal Funky House to Big Room House productions. This label is inspired by the early days in House Music and will contribute to keep House Music alive.

Aenaria Tribal
As the name suspects, this is about Tribal House. However not just the big room peak hour bombs, also the ethnic deep & dark tribal productions. All in all this label will be providing a wide range of styles in the tribal genre that will appeal to many.

Aenaria Tech
This label might become the most experimental of all four labels. Fresh experimental productions varying from minimal techno to progressive styles with electro influences.

Aenaria Chill
Aenaria Chill will release a cd compilation series of Chill-Out Music. Various productions of Breaks, Atmospheric, Dreamy and Lush sounding Progressive with pulsating house beats will be available on vinyl and digital downloads as well.

Soon the full website of the label group will be online. There's already a preview with all contact details available at www.aenaria-recordings.com

Aenaria Recordings will be managed and administered by Fatal Music Group, the company of dj/producer Jaimy who already gained success with his labels Fatal Music and Drum Mode. Luca met Jaimy in 2005 when he asked Jaimy to remix his production "Sim City". Later that same year the two planned a studio session together and became good friends. The spirit behind Jaimy's Fatal Music Group and Luca's Aenaria Recordings fit perfectly and therefore they have combined forces.

All releases of Aenaria Recordings will be manufactured by Record Industry (NL), distributed world wide by Astral Music (NL) and will be available on digital downloads at several platforms.