Draft:DJ Rickoo
DJ Rickoo | |
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| Also known as | DJ Ricko, DJ Rick |
| Born | Satgurpreet Singh |
| Origin | Delhi, India |
| Genres | Electronic, House, Hip-hop, Amapiano, Indian fusion |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, Music producer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Independent |
DJ Rickoo (real name Satgurpreet Singh), also known as DJ Rick, is an Indian disc jockey and music producer. He is known for his creative live sets, mashups, and remixes blending multiple genres including electronic, hip-hop, and Indian fusion. DJ Rickoo gained recognition after winning the Red Bull 3Style Championship (Delhi) in 2011.[1]
Early life
[edit]Satgurpreet Singh developed an interest in music and sound mixing at an early age. He began experimenting with turntables and digital audio software during his college years in Delhi. Before becoming a professional DJ, he performed at local events and worked as an assistant to senior DJs in the Delhi club circuit.[2]
Career
[edit]DJ Rickoo rose to prominence after winning the Red Bull 3Style Championship (Delhi) in 2011, a competition that highlights creativity and technical skill among DJs.[1] Following this achievement, he began performing at clubs and music festivals across India.
His original tracks and remixes are available on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Audiomack.[3] Some of his notable releases include:
- City Rains II
- The Realm (Amapiano Remix)
DJ Rickoo’s music often combines house, techno, and Indian percussive sounds, earning him a niche following among independent electronic music listeners.[4]
Media and collaborations
[edit]Actor Harshvardhan Rane has mentioned in interviews that during his early days in Delhi, he worked as an assistant to a DJ named Rick (or Riku) at Arjun Rampal’s nightclub.[5] This anecdote has been associated with DJ Rickoo, highlighting his long-standing presence in the Delhi club scene.
Social media and online presence
[edit]DJ Rickoo is active on social media platforms, where he shares clips of his performances, mixes, and production work:
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Red Bull 3Style India 2011 – Delhi Winner". Red Bull.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "DJ Rickoo Interview".
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "DJ Rickoo on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Profile: DJ Rickoo". Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Harshvardhan Rane on his early days in Delhi". Times of India. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
Category:Indian DJs
Category:Living people
Category:Record producers
Category:Electronic dance music DJs
Category:People from Delhi