Unleashing his fifth track of the year and since debut, DJ Roko continues an exponential rise to the forefront of EDM with the funk-fuelled dance blends of ‘By Your Side’. Striking a balance between boundary-pushing production and nostalgic feelings through a melting pot of disco, funk, rap and house, the artist injects an energetic frenzy into every passing bar.
Brimming with glimmering brass chops, samba agogo rhythms and shuffling drum arrangements, the track immediately draws attention, hitting the first verse with Roko’s enticing vocals taking centre stage. Counter melodies bring the artist’s take on iconic synth design whilst guitar rhythms are incessant in their grooving delivery.
”Family is important to me and the song is dedicated to all families united together,” DJ Roko explains.
DJ Roko’s soundtracks set out to tell a story of tenacity, passion and unrelenting creativity. Roland Kieff, the man behind the moniker, takes on the skills of producer, songwriter and DJ, bringing forward his background from early days in the West Midlands and his present home in Glasgow. Just like his inspirations of Tiesto, David Guetta, and Calvin Harris – luminaries of EDM, DJ Roko is making a name for himself.
At his heart, DJ Roko is a story weaver, his music lifting spirits and moving people. Through his craft, he magnifies the things that bind us together such as love and dance, painting an image of dancing under a single roof where the only noise heard is the quick beats of hearts pounding excitedly.
At the age of seventeen, Roko’s love of music expanded to a new level when he learned how to DJ. He enthralled audiences with his electric performances, establishing the groundwork for a career that would soon propel him to success. Then, in the mid-1990s, Roland made his foray into songwriting and production, teaming up with like-minded musicians to produce music that broke through genre barriers and captivated listeners all over the world. Despite encountering rejections and kickbacks from various record companies, he persisted in his quest for musical brilliance, utilising his hardships as inspiration and turning them into learning opportunities.
On the brink of a new chapter in his musical career, DJ Roko is about to release his magnum opus, an EDM record that will dazzle audiences with its daring fusion of melodic bliss and cutting-edge sound production.
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