On The Road
Its been another huge summer for Puerto Ricos finest. Despite talk of the recessions effects on The White Isle, Juicy Ibizas season at Privilege was another huge success, with amazing guest spots including Joachim Garrauds live show, The Cube Guys representing the tribal sound, Dero showing how they do electro in Buenos Aires, Alex Gaudino and Marco V all rocking the worlds biggest club to its foundations. According to the Privilege management team, Juicy brings the most girls than any other party no mean feat on the island of beautiful people! The closing party saw Inpetto join Robbie for a memorable finale...til next year.
Aside from the magic of Ibiza, Robbie recently had a fitting birthday gig at Pacha Sharm-El-Sheik with 4000 fans rammed into the stunning venue to help him celebrate, and he played to a packed tent at New Yorks Electric Zoo festival (watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U4gTDEASOM) over the Labour Day weekend. He even managed to get fellow jocks Benny Benassi, Deadmau5 and Steve Aoki jumping about on stage with him during his set which is easier said than done.
Then theres the small matter of his set at Paris Techno Parade playing on Joachims truck alongside Antoine Clamaran, Axwell and Laidback Luke to a total audience of 1 million people and his debut set in Doha, Qatar on the beach the following day, alongside Above & Beyond. More in-demand than ever, Robbies spreading his pumping blend of house, electro, tribal and tech across the globe week in, week out.
A world tour to support Robbies new album begins in North America Oct 31 in Robbie's home town of San Juan, Puerto Rico where he headlines the Coliseums 10,000-capacity Halloween event. Thereafter he travels to all major US and Canadian cities, before moving into South America and more in 2010.
In The Studio
Robbies new album Closer To The Sunis poised for release on Nebula this November. Featuring collaborations with the likes of Fast Eddie, Laura Vane, Moony (DB Boulevard), its progressive house music with a twisted, fucked-up attitude the Juicy style.
A single of the same name will be released in the run up to the album on 2nd November, with a slew of remixes from the likes of Inpetto, Oscar G, Joachim Garraud, Vandalism, Amo & Navas vs Les Schmitz and Cinema and a video shot in Ibiza orchestrated by Robbies wife, Monica Olabarrieta.
And as if thats not enough, hes recently produced remixes for the likes of Basement Jaxx and Nelly Furtado and has upcoming remixes for the amazing Mastiksoul, Alex Gaudino, Pitbull and Jes. Then theres the small matter of producing some tracks for Latino superstar Ricky Martins 2010 album, and some guy called David Guetta asking to remix his next single.
Juicy News
Robbies acclaimed label is showing no signs of slowing down, with a new collection of peak-time bangers called Juicy Bangers: Part One on the way featuring tracks by Funkagenda, Alex Gaudino, Dero, Zoo Brazil, Richard Dinsdale, Fuzzy Hair and of course Mr. Rivera himself.
The Juicy Ibiza 2009compilation, mixed by Robbie, was released in July and went straight into the Top 4 of iTunes USA Dance Chart in just 2 hours. It was such an acclaimed mix that Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria sent her manager to ask Robbie for a copy while he was playing in Las Vegas!
And on top of all that, the Juicy Podcast was downloaded no less than 32,000 times in September!
Robbies Top 10 for October 2009:
1. Robbie Rivera vs. Critical Ryhthm-Funkatron (Maurizio Gubellini mix) - CDR
2. Laidback Luke - My G.O.D original mix - MixMash
3. La Mafia Rumbera - 1,2,3,4-Dero mix - Juicy
4. 68 Beats - Number 7 - Juicy
5. Michael Cleis - La Mezcla - Robbie Rivera remix - CDR
6. Luke Chable Lime - Neon
7. Robbie Rivera Closer to the Sun - Amo & Navas mix - Black Hole
8. Kings of Leon Somebody - George Acosta mix - White
9. Tiesto - Louder Than Boom - Ultra
10. The Rivera Project - Sax Heaven - Thomas Gold Mix
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