Born and Raised in Oakland California. Bay Area Native (Richie ) has a universal sound that he can call his own. Richie was first exposed to music in his teen years through the 1's and 2's. Developing his DJ skills at a young age, from mixing to scratching, Richie was certain this would be his path. Like many DJ's he eventually got into music production. Fast forward to 2013. Richie has developed a minimal, synth based melodic sound mixed with with heavy vocal processing. Creating a dream scape backdrop for the gritty up front, in your face vocal that provides energy without being overproduced. Through growing up in West Oakland CA, Richie found a middle ground between the realities and grit of the street life and channels it through music. Connect on instagram @ ilikesprite