Also know as one half of Lazy Fat People, Raphaƫl Ripperton started his DJ career in 1993 and has since then done plenty of highly credited remixes for the likes of Shinedoe, Laurent Garnier, Beanfield, or Radio Slave, and released his productions on many renowned labels.
Together with Sam K he has launched his own imprint in 2006, Perspectiv Records, which is dedicated to the Detroitish, deep and dreamy techno Ripperton has become famous for.
The Album Niwa
is featured in Update #044:
Essential 2010 Albums Now On Sale
We wish you an amazing 2011! To start the celebrations we have compiled 200 of our favourite albums of 2010 for our biggest ever New Year Sale!
From today on until January 16 all selected albums will be available for a special price - including many of the more...
The Album Niwa
is featured in Feature #098:
Our Favourite Albums Of 2010 For A Special Price
It's time to celebrate the hot summer season with a big Summer Sale! Quench your thirst for awesome music with 100+ essential albums from 2010, available now for a special price until the end of August.
From Actress to Rudy Zygadlo, from Ellen Allien to more...
The Album Niwa
is featured in Update #007:
Cobblestone Jazz, Anja Schneider, Ron Trent
From the US to Germany and Japan, there is no stopping the resurgence of deep house and techno sounds. Here are some of our current favourites of the style: From Cobblestone Jazz' album teaser, Anja Schneider's new EP or Ron Trent's collection of prime deep more...
The Album Niwa
was top 6 in Best Rated Releases of Week #8
The Album Niwa
is featured in Update #006:
Danton Eeprom, Ellen Allien, Ewan Pearson
February has been short and sweet, bringing with it an atmosphere of departure - not only with the first signs of spring, but also with some outstanding and unclassifiable new music. Danton Eeprom's 'Yes Is More', Toro Y Moi's 'Causers Of This', or dBridge & more...
The Album Niwa
was reviewed:
The debut full-length of Swiss producer Ripperton for Joris Voorn's Green label, 'Niwa' is a subtle and elaborate effort of superbly crafted house tunes. Sprinkled with touches of jazz, soul and dub, this is an incredibly varied album which begs to be played over and over. Addictive.
The Album Niwa
was top 3 in Download Charts of Week #8
The Album Niwa
was picked!
