Ridwello, of his real name Kevin Large, was born in Rennes on July 12, 1989, is a French Dj and producer of electronic music. Since his adolescence, Ridwello has been interested in electronic music in all its aspects.
In 2009, he obtained his first residency in a small club near his hometown. This will be an opportunity for him to test his first productions in front of a crowd, and to perfect his technical skills as a DJ.
In 2014, he was spotted by a Parisian record company and signed his first EP "Bipolar" with them. This partnership also allows him to produce for other artists as a "ghost-producer".
In 2015, his track "Love On fire" is broadcast on NRJ in Russia, and reaches the number of 150k streams on spotify, the tracks "Breakage" and "50 Shades Of Bass" are signed on the label of Dj International Chuckie, DirtyDutch .
Subsequently, track releases follow one another for Ridwello, and he signs with labels like Big&Dirty, Bonerizing Records, Vulver etc...
He then obtained the support of several artists, such as: David Guetta, Don Diablo, Martin Garrix, Chuckie, EDX, Tommy Trash or Blasterjaxx.
In 2016, he was spotted by the international DJ and producer, Joachim Garraud, and collaborated with him on several ambitious projects, such as the official soundtrack of the Festival "Elektric Park", the remix "Un été Francais" by the famous french group Indochine, a radio single "Beautiful" with thesinger Chris Willis, or a 4-tracks EP signed on Deorro's label, Panda Funk.
This meeting also allows him to mix during the "Zemixx 600" event alongside Laidback Luke, Corvad, Vitalic and Joachim Garraud.
In 2017, he played on the main stage of the "Elektric Park" festival in front of 10,000 people.
At the same time, Ridwello launches his own label "Madafaka Music".
In 2019, he became a production assistant for the international artist, Jean-Michel Jarre.
In 2020, he released his new single "Do It Again" in collaboration with American singer Kirsten Collins and "LA Goodvibes", Joachim Garraud's solar bus, with a clip shot in the American desert.
In 2022, he launched "Madafaka Studio" , his own music production studio dedicated to the production, mixing and mastering of tracks.
His first album is currently in production, the adventure has only just begun for Ridwello!
Dimitris: Your Top 3 biggest music career achievements in 2022:
Ridwello: Oh...I don't really have a TOP3 for this year... But 2022 was a great year for me in terms of music releases!
I only released "Future Rave" style tracks on a label that I really like, Sirup Music.
The first release was my track "Tomorrow" on September, and second track was "Halfway" released on December.
Just before, I released my track "Extasy" on my own label, Madafaka Music, with a good remixes pack: Scorch (FRA), Damon Grey & Arkhazium, Chic Factory remixes.
Best of 2022
1) Best track(s) and short comment for each track from other fellow artists of 2022
Ridwello: You asked me for the best track?? It's definitely one of my track!
Ahahaha I'm joking of course ;)
No, I don't have a "best track" in my head, But I like the track "Left To Right" by Odd Mob! It really is
a bomb.
2) Best of 2022 personal productions with short comment about them:
Ridwello: My best track of 2022 was my last track 'Halfway', he was playlisted by Beatport a few days after its release.
It's very difficult these days to stand out from other artists, so when a big site like Beatport puts us forward, it's always rewarding.
3) Best Artist of 2022(DJ & producer) with short comment:
Ridwello: I think it would be MORTEN! With David Guetta, they form a very innovative DUO, their sets are captivating and explosive!
4) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2022 with short comment :
Ridwello: For me, the best remix of 2022 it's 'Satisfaction' by David Guetta!
The first time I heard it, I said to myself "That's not the original at all", and I really liked the style of reverb played on the chorus, like in the "Future Rave" genre.
And when I found out it was David Guetta's remix, I immediately understood that it was in the Future Rave style ahaha
5) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced of 2022 with short comment?
Ridwello: In fact, I produced a remix yes, but I won't talk about it for the moment because I don't have the right :) It will certainly be released in the coming year, I know there was a delay, so for the moment I can't say anything more...
6) Best Remixer(s) of 2022 with short comment:
Ridwello: It's quite difficult to answer concretely, because there are many... I'm thinking especially of Meduza's "Tell me why" remix!
So I would answer MEDUZA for this question :)
7) Best New Talent of 2022 (DJ or producer) with short comment :
Ridwello: Why ask me this question?? If I'm here today, the question is already answered, isn't it? LOL
Every day I listen to music on Spotify, Youtube... But honestly I don't have any "new talent" in mind.
8) Best electronic dance music album of 2022 with short comment:
Ridwello: Definitely, Guetta & Morten's EP on their "Future Rave label" !!
This style breathes new life into the EDM sphere!
9) Best electronic dance music label of 2022 with short comment:
Ridwello: For me, the best electronic dance music label of 2022 it's Sirup Music!
Just listen to their catalog, everything is qualitative!
Some labels sign music, just to make news, but the quality is not there.
With Sirup Music team, I feel helped in what I do with them!
10) Best music composition software of 2022 with short comment:
Ridwello: Ableton Live for sure ;)
I always say...if you can't do something with Ableton, you can't do it anywhere else!
This software is super practical, whether in terms of composition, mixing, arrangements etc... Everything is easy to do with it!
And I'm not saying that because I work with it, I'm saying that because I also know Fl Studio and Logic Pro, but for me, nothing comes close to Ableton Live.
The only "regret" I have, ultimately, is its price! Quite expensive compared to the competition.
11)Best club event /festival/music conference of 2022 with short comment:
Ridwello: The best festival and especially in which I dream of playing on the Mainstage, is Tomorrowland !!
Everyone knows it, it's the dream of many artists to perform there.
Childrens have Disneyland, adults have Tomorrowland :)
12) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2022 with short comment:
Ridwello: Unfortunately, I don't have the chance to play in festivals and clubs for the moment... In France, it's very complicated to play my style of music. Here, it's urban music.
I am continually looking for a manager & booking agent who believes in me and what I do. At the moment I'm alone, and it's very difficult to perform.
13) Best radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog) of 2022 with short comment. It can be yours or from other artists you respect:
Ridwello: For this question I am thinking directly of Joachim Garraud, who has done more than 150 live interviews, where he presents other artists! Each live was a different artist, it was very rewarding during the covid.
14) Best production or DJ equipment (a)software & (b) hardware) of 2022 with short comment:
Ridwello: For years, I only used Pioneer. Recently, I discovered the Denon SC6000, and I must say that I am particularly amazed!
15) Best sound sample that has been used frequently in electronic dance music tracks of 2022 (personal or from other artists):
Ridwello: For my part, I love work with "Output Arcade" and "Splice". These are gold mines for every producer in 2022.
I'm not saying that you should only use this, but it helps a lot to find ideas and work around it.
16) Best technical tips that you learnt of 2022 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Ridwello: The best advice I've learned is to not try to do what already exists! You have to do only what you love!
17)Best hobby or non music related activity of 2022.
Ridwello: My hobby, besides music, is computer hardware! I like building computers from A to Z, trying out components, discovering new the technologies of tomorrow...
18) Best ever electronic dance music track(s) of all times with short comment?
Ridwello: Without a doubt "The one" by Swedish House Mafia! This track has been giving me chills since the first day I discovered it.
And if I can allow myself a second best track of all times, I would say "Bromance" by Avicci / Tim Bergling
19) From 1 (bad) to 10(super excellent) what is your rate for 2022 in electronic dance music?
Ridwello: I will put the note of 6 concerning me. To get a 10, I would have to have a booking agency ;)
Dimitris: In which TV series, film or advert would you like to experience your track being used? Which track was the best placed on films/TV series/advert/official aftermovie of a festival from another artist?
Ridwello: Honestly, it doesn't matter where and where. Synchronization is what allows an artist to generate money, unlike streaming, and it definitely puts the artist first plan.
Dimitris: During 2022 we experienced many tracks that were hybrids of music styles & genres. Do believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today?
Ridwello: I really think that there are no more borders in music!
The base will remain house music, and on 90% of EDM producers, we all use it!
It's very difficult these days to say which style this or that music belongs to, because everything will depend on how each person feels.
It is the very principle of music, the feeling and the emotions are different for everyone ;)
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2023 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Ridwello: I would like to be able to have the chance to do more and more festivals / clubs, to produce more and more in order to make my music known to as many people as possible.
Making music is great, but expressing it on stage in front of an audience remains the goal of every artist!
Regarding collaborations, I have some collab planned because I'm on the production of my first album, and I really want this album to reflect who I am, so I need some singers to tranform a simple instrumentale version into a good quality dance music !
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2023.
Ridwello: For 2023, I really wish the best for everyone, and may the covid be behind us! Peace, happiness and health to all :)
Additional info:
https://ridwello.com
https://www.facebook.com/Ridwello
https://twitter.com/RidwelloMusic
https://www.instagram.com/ridwellomusic/
https://www.sirupmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/sirupmusic
https://www.facebook.com/sirupmusic
http://www.twitter.com/SirupMusic
Ridwello: I will put the note of 6 concerning me. To get a 10, I would have to have a booking agency ;)
Dimitris: In which TV series, film or advert would you like to experience your track being used? Which track was the best placed on films/TV series/advert/official aftermovie of a festival from another artist?
Ridwello: Honestly, it doesn't matter where and where. Synchronization is what allows an artist to generate money, unlike streaming, and it definitely puts the artist first plan.
Dimitris: During 2022 we experienced many tracks that were hybrids of music styles & genres. Do believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today?
Ridwello: I really think that there are no more borders in music!
The base will remain house music, and on 90% of EDM producers, we all use it!
It's very difficult these days to say which style this or that music belongs to, because everything will depend on how each person feels.
It is the very principle of music, the feeling and the emotions are different for everyone ;)
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2023 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Ridwello: I would like to be able to have the chance to do more and more festivals / clubs, to produce more and more in order to make my music known to as many people as possible.
Making music is great, but expressing it on stage in front of an audience remains the goal of every artist!
Regarding collaborations, I have some collab planned because I'm on the production of my first album, and I really want this album to reflect who I am, so I need some singers to tranform a simple instrumentale version into a good quality dance music !
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2023.
Ridwello: For 2023, I really wish the best for everyone, and may the covid be behind us! Peace, happiness and health to all :)
Additional info:
https://ridwello.com
https://www.facebook.com/Ridwello
https://twitter.com/RidwelloMusic
https://www.instagram.com/ridwellomusic/
https://www.sirupmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/sirupmusic
https://www.facebook.com/sirupmusic
http://www.twitter.com/SirupMusic
