Italian DJ/producer Riva Starr returns to Rekids with the ‘Shine A Light’ EP, which is out now. It marks his solo debut for Radio Slave’s flagship label, succeeding his ‘Love Will Remain’ EP together with Mark Broom as Star B in 2022. Active for more than two decades, Starr has been a consistent force in house music, building loops, basslines, and hook-led vocals into his club records.
His catalogue spans his own Snatch! Records alongside labels such as Hot Creations, Cajual, Crosstown Rebels, and Factory 93.
Riva Starr: “Had such a ball producing this EP for one of my favourite labels out there. I definitely don’t take consistency and quality for granted these days, so it feels
proper to be releasing on an imprint that stands for exactly that.”
The EP starts with 'Can't Stop The Feeling’, setting the tone with a house groove, driven by funky bass, filter work, and diva-style vocal stabs designed to lift the room.
‘Shine A Light (On Me)’ follows with even greater impact, pairing drums with belting vocals that bring gospel intensity and possible hands-in-the-air moments.
‘Tryin’’ digs deeper, keeping the pressure on with a sleazier bassline underpinning male vocal cries and smooth choral touches.
Closing things out, ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling (Beat-A-Pella)’ strips the groove back, rounding off an emotionally charged EP.
Founded in 2006, Radio Slave’s Rekids expanded with the techno-focused Rekids Special Projects in 2017 and its latest sublabel, REK’D, in 2024.
With Matt Edwards as sole A&R, the label aims to champion emerging and established artists alike, with recent releases from DJ Minx, Echonomist, Tal Fussman, and
more.
Riva Starr ‘Shine A Light’ is out now via Rekids.
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