DJ Rize
Disc Jockey
USA
Biography:
Gaining his start in the electronic music community in 1996, Rize has since soared to the top of the domestic hardcore scene. Having shared the stage with virtually every major UK Hardcore act in the world, Rize is no stranger to large crowds and pleasing the raving masses everywhere he goes.
In 2005 he formed 'Mad Panik Records'. The label has featured releases from Sy & Unknown, Stompy, Milo, Mike Bounce and Dupont and Ian K to name a few. Over the years, it has had several #1 and 'featured' releases on top download sites such as Trackitdown and IMO Download.
In recent years he has attained international acclaim, being the first American booked for Addiction UK, Re-Birth and the legendary annual "Hardcore Til I Die in the Sun" event under the "Project USA" banner. As an artist, his produced tracks have been played by some of the genre's elite and have even gained support from Kutski on the immense BBC Radio 1.
Hardcore in the US is heating up, and Rize is at the forefront. Stay tuned, there's definitely more to come from this North American heavy hitter.
Anime Convention Guest Appearances
- Sakura-Con 2011 - April 22-24, 2011 in Seattle, WA