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Chances are you've seen G.Rizo on stage on Patrick Pulsinger's recent album tour, behind the decks at her own Art Klub, or starring in performances by US artist Jen Ray.
For the past few years G.Rizo has been busy making waves across the music and art scenes, editing New York's Repellent magazine, releasing on DJ Hell's Gigolo imprint, and working with musicians like In Flagranti, Snax, and Jimmy Edgar. Most recently the multi-talented singer, DJ, and producer has embarked on yet another new venture: Setting up her own label, Hezekina Pollutina. First releases on the label have seen G.Rizo team up with long-standing collaborator Sasha Crnobrnja of In Flagranti, with remixes coming from West Coast electro legend Egyptian Lover and Parisian new-rave producer Dinamics. From what we've seen so far the mission of the label seems clear: Rocking the dance-floor with pop and poise. Born in the US to Nigerian parents G.Rizo recorded her first release, 'Je Me Mentis', in 2003 for In Flagranti's Codek Records imprint. Her distinct voice, commanding stage presence, and extravagant fashion style immediately triggered comparisons to Grace Jones, and G.Rizo caught the attention of DJ Hell who released her 'Eye Wanna C U' on International DJ Gigolo in 2006. The single was backed by a remix by Austrian techno legend Patrick Pulsinger, who invited G.Rizo as a guest vocalists on his 'Utopia Parkway EP' the same year and more recently his current album 'Impassive Skies'. Leaving New York for the post-imperial glamour of Vienna, G.Rizo began to host her own free-style club nights under the Art Klub banner, contrasting club DJs with Klaus Nomi impersonators, art performances, and camp movie screenings. |
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| With G.Rizo's new single, 'Boys', just released as a zero" exclusive, we've asked her for a mix to introduce the Hezekina Pollutina sound. G.Rizo came up with a selection of wonderfully eclectic music, including neo-electro by Jimmy Edgar and Siriusmo, disco by In Flagranti and Pollyester, minimal funk by Maayan Nidam and ChloƩ, and old-school indie-pop by Andrew Weatherall. | |||||
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