Is Ricardo Villalobos The Greatest DJ Of All Time?

Have you chosen your Greatest DJ Of All Time yet? If not, never fear, you’ve still got time. To help you make your mind up, over the next few months we’ll be featuring each of our nominees here on mixmag.net. Watch the video, read the interview, and then vote at www.greatest.dj. Next up it’s Ricardo Villalobos…

“He’s like a flood: overwhelming and impossible to contain”


Chilean born and German raised, Ricardo Villalobos is widely regarded as one of the kings of the underground, and a pioneer of minimal techno and micro house. His sets have become the stuff of legends as he mixes up contemporary and classic sounds using his huge vinyl collection.

CRAIG RICHARDS ON WHY RICARDO VILLALOBOS IS THE GREATEST DJ OF ALL TIME:
“When Ricardo plays he’s like a flood: overwhelming and impossible to contain. The reason I consider him to be an incredible DJ lies in his approach to playing records and how he plays them. Great DJs make other people’s records their own, but still allow them to remain powerful. It’s a real skill to let the music breathe. Deep techno, soulful house, Latin rhythms, classical music and abrasive experimental electronica are all played with confidence in a style that’s truly his own. An authentic and futuristic journey, his selections are made with a true love of the music: nothing is played without reason. At times he can be wonderfully inappropriate, challenging and even mildly confrontational – but in the sprit of a true artist Ricardo is bold and without fear of failure. Narrow-minded music lovers with a liking for the obvious and an aversion to surprises may wish to avoid a night at his mercy.”

Craig Richards is the original resident and musical director at Fabric on Saturday nights. He is renowned for his in-depth knowledge of all genres of music.

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