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 Ralf GUM is one of the highest respected figures in the house music scene for the distinctive qualities in his productions and DJ-sets. Since Ralf’s DJ career started in 1990 he stayed true to his passion for harmonic, soulful house music. His DJ-sets have helped him building up his reputation as an upfront tastemaker and his journeys for DJ-gigs took him to almost every corner of the globe.
 Ralf’s producing music since 1993 and collaborated with many top vocalists in the scene including Inaya Day, Michael Procter, Beady Belle, Wunmi, Concha Buika or the fascinating Monique Bingham. He worked for labels like Defected, Mn2S, Papa, Peppermint Jam, Tommy Boy, Compose, Sole Music, Milk & Sugar, Atal, Look At You and many others. Ralf has released a bunch of well known songs, among them the soulful hit of 2008 “Kissing Strangers” (GOGO Music) featuring Monique Bingham, which was a bestseller in its genre in 2008. His productions are a worldwide renown trademark in the house scene and UK’S TTR magazine called Ralf “one of Germany’s finest” already in 2005.
Ralf GUM embarked on the development of his own record label GOGO Music in 2001.  With strong ambitions and his love for house music being the driving force, GOGO Music has become Germany’s, if not one of world’s most reputable house music labels. Late 2005 GOGO Music was called “one of the hottest imprints around” by UK’s leading magazine “Blues & Soul” and Germany’s “Subculture” wrote that “GOGO Music is the prime German house label”. In April 2009 Chicago’s best house music publication “5 Magazine” wrote, that “GOGO Music has become synonymous with the best Deep House produced in Europe”. In 2003 Ralf initiated the GOGO Music radio-show. Besides his sets the weekly show features Benny Pecoraio and from time to time selected guest-DJs. To date the show is broadcasted by more than 30 stations around the globe.
Next to his Ralf GUM productions, he started two further projects. "SUGAR BEAT", is a collaboration with drummer Steffen Meder which developed out of their unique live performance: “Jazzy Live Drums & Uplifting Spinning”. With SUGAR BEAT’s irresistable sound of fusion a new broken beat style is being created. Together with soul-mate Benny Pecoraio, Ralf joined forces and started “4 Ears”.
 During his career Ralf had the pleasure to compile and mix various CD-Compilations. Including in 2004 “Arrival Vol I” (Double Mix-CD together with Howard Donald (Take That)) and “Studio – the finest in lounge and house music”, which was selected as CD of the month in the German “Raveline” magazin in December 2004. In Februar 2005 the first GOGO Music labelcompilation “GO!” including highlights of 3 years label work was released. It was called the best compilation of the year by UK’S TTR magazin. In October 2006 the second part “GO!!” hit the market.
In 2008 Ralf GUM unveiled his long awaited debut album titled “Uniting Music” on his label GOGO Music. Composing a continuous piece of music, seamless and blended into a luscious texture of soulful-, afro-and latin-house and jazz inspired grooves, Ralf showcased his ability to create wonderful original songs. With each song intertwining with another the whole album seems almost like one beautiful track. It received great plaudit worldwide. For example UK’s M8 Magazine called the CD „simply one of the best albums of the year” and the 3Sat TV show “Kulturzeit” wrote on their web-site that “no single second of the album bores”. “Uniting Music” was released by Rambling Records in Japan and by Soul Candi in South Africa as well.
The hallmark of Ralf’s sound is his love for funky harmonies and live instrumentation coupled with detailed beats and crisp percussion. But the distinctive groove isn’t the only reason for Ralf’s success – his passion for all things soulful shines through in all he does.
Playlist:
01 - Ralf GUM feat. Monique Bingham - Kissing Strangers (GOCD005)
02 - Ralf GUM feat. Monique Bingham - Little W 12th Street (DJ Spinna Galactic Soul Remix) (GOGO-038-2)
03 - Bucie - Your Kiss (Ralf GUM Vocal) (Promo, Out late Nov.-09 on GOGO music)
Background music during interview:
Ralf GUM feat. Concha Buika - Nobody Can Touch Me (GOGO005), RAS - Miami Theme (Ralf GUM Sax Lick Dub) (GOGO020), Raw Artistic Soul - Floresparati (Sugarbeat Remix), Ralf GUM feat. Beate - S Lech Warrior (GOCD005), Ralf GUM feat. Wunmi - Brother Like No Other (GOGO031)
For more information:
GOGO Music
B-KING
Ralf GUM on MySpace
Ralf GUM on Facebook
Ralf GUM's Official Site
Buy Ralf GUM's music on Traxsource.com
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