RALF GUM

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RANK	SCORE ?	GENRE	LOCATION
4370	98	House, Deep	WÃ¼rzburg, DE

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• Milk & Sugar Recordings

Since Ralf's career started in 1990 he stayed true to his passion for cool and diverse house music.

Harmony & Soul & Groove ' just some aspects of Ralf's typical sound. With a feeling for the vibe, he convincingly played at numerous German and international spots.

After various residencies in South-Germany, to date Ralf plays at two spots regularly. In 1998 the "Airport" (Wuerzburg /Germany) got the living-room for his interpretation of house. Since then he captures the crowd with his sessions every Friday night and played alongside with artists like DJ Gregory, Martin Solveig, Lenny Fontana, Mousse T and DJ Pippi, to name just a few. Since 2002 you can enjoy Ralf GUM's NewGenerationSound at "Studio-Lounge" (Wuerzburg) as well. Besides the possibility to catch him on one of his steadily gigs all around.

Ralf GUM's producing since 1993 and worked with notable artists as Inaya Day, Michael Procter or the fascinating Concha Buika. In 1997 he teamed up with CrisP. Together they released on top labels like Peppermint Jam, Tommy Boy, Compose, InfraCom!, Sole Music, Milk & Sugar, Flamingo Discos and others. The two friends produced some well-known songs, among them "Ralf GUM feat. Mireilla - Ponle Tumbao", "Helena Brown - Cano Dourada" or "Ralf GUM feat. Concha Buika ' Nobody can touch me". Not to forget all fine remixes for a bunch of other artists.

In 2001 Ralf GUM started to build up his label "GOGO Music". The international club-scene quickly recognized the label as a sure source for quality music and gave vast feedback. Great reviews of the releases followed, as well as interviews and features in different media from mags to TV.

In 2003 Ralf initiated the own GOGO Music Radioshow. Besides his sets the show features all DJs of the B-KING family and few-selected guest DJs. The show is broadcasted by radio42.com.

Ralf GUM's latest project is entitled "SUGAR BEAT". In collaboration with drummer Steffen Meder originated a unique live performance: Jazzy Live Drums & Uplifting Spinning.

Out of the inspiring club-sessions quickly developed a production team, again together with CrisP. With SUGAR BEAT's irresistible sound of fusion a new style is being created. Taste the first sweet samples on GOGO Music. Own productions are in progress and will enchant the floors in 2005.

During his career Ralf had the pleasure to compile and mix various CD-compilations. Including in 2004 "Arrival Vol I" (Double CD - together with Howard Donald / Ex Take That - for which they toured together all over Germany) and "Studio ' the finest in lounge and house music", which was selected as "CD of the month" in the German "Raveline" magazine. In February 2005 the first GOGO Music label-compilation including the highlights of 3 years label work is released.

The hallmark of Ralf's sound is his love funky harmonies coupled with wicked underground beats and crisp percussion. But the distinctive groove isn't the only reason for Ralf GUM's success ' his passion for all things soulful shines through in all he does. This helps him creating a simply irresistible groove every time he emerges from the studio or gets the crowd going.

Because of his consistent work Ralf GUM easily secures his place in the first league of Germany's House Artists.