BIOGRAPHY

Absolutely, Deep, Dark & Sexy! Iman Rizky’s sounds keeps many wanting more. His endless energy penetrates throughout the night, from the bar overflowing to the dance floor. As he lays one track after another, Iman creates a tight helm at the deck, drawing the sea of people into his musical journey. Let’s explore.

Iman Rizky first established himself, not as a DJ, but as a promoter for legendary venues, like Limelight, The Tunnel and Palladium during the dominant club scene of the late 1980s. Later realizing the potential to capitalize on the opportunity, he partnered up with his two best friends from high school to form Bunz Culture. As much as Iman had enjoyed his joint venture with his friends, he always had his heart set on pursuing his life-long passion music. Hence, DJ Iman Rizky was born.

Bred on house beats stemming from the early 80s, Iman Rizky absorbed the transcendental musical experience every weekend at Red Zone, The Tunnel and Limelight’s Disco 2000. With this in mind, Iman was able to experiment in developing his own unique sound to call his own. As a result, a level of maturity has arisen in his performance.

Iman is the Master of Ceremony for leading his audience on a thrilling and ravishing roller-coaster ride. The momentum begins with perpetual minimal groovy beats, stylistically layering it with melodic sounds, driving towards twisted tech house and a trip into deep, dark techno. Building on this continuous cycle of higher peaks and lower valleys, Iman's musical performance solidly elevates the mind, penetrates the body and satisfies the soul.

His constant motivation, desire to please and ability to bring people together to enjoy great music have made him one of the most respected and innovative DJs of today’s music scene.

Iman Rizky has arrived expect the unexpected!

Lets Recap !

2008 is another busy year for Iman -  from traveling across the globe to Bali, Indonesia for his dj set at De-Ja-Vu & Syndicate / Double Six, to Rooftop Sunset parties in NYC, to Rooftop Ultra Lounge in Cancun - Mexico,  to Secret Underground Loft Party, to his weekly 6 hrs set at SEA and last but not least to the famous summer boat parties.  Iman keeps the vibes going with his cutting edge underground sound.  The 2nd Annual Boat series starts with Clink Showcase aboard The Queen of Hearts. This year the party got even messier.  Joined by NYC local Favorite promoters ReSolute, Blk Market Membership & Bar 13, they took NYC harbor like a storm featuring artists such as: Alexi Delano (Ad Limited, Plus 8, Clink), Par Grindvik (Stockholm Ltd,  Drumcode, Spectral, Clink), Afternoon Coffee Boys - Tony Rohr & Tim Xavier (Clink, Cocoon), Camea (Clink, Klickhouse), Elon (Clink, Dumb Unit), Inside Out (Clink), Connie (ReSolute), Italoboyz (Get Physical, Mothership - London), Derek Plaslaiko (Spectral, Bunker), Pig+Dan (Cocoon, Spain), Three (Hallucination Ltd, Crosstown Rebels), Jamie Jones (Freak N' Chic, Crosstown Rebels), Matt Tolfrey (Leftroom UK) and Marc Ashken (Leftroom UK)

2007, Iman Rizky and his NYC Ku-Deta crew landed at The Hotel on Rivington for their Thursday nite debauchery, hosting to the minimal techno underground community.  Summer was a busy season for Iman Rizky and his crew where they host the Boat Cruise Series aboard the Paddle Wheel of Queen.  Joined by the world class dj/producer such as: Randall Jones (Tigerhook Corp, Mynt Music, Bedrock, Renaissance), My My (Lee Jones & Nick Höppner) (Playhouse – Berlin), Dj Three (Hallucination Limited), Terry Francis (Wiggle, Fabric - London), Derek Plaslaiko (The Bunker), Dj Spinoza (The Bunker), and the Blk Market Membership crew.  From Hotel Party to Secret Loft Party and from Boat Party to After Hours Party,  Iman Rizky always keep the momentum going.

Fall 2006, Iman and his Ku-Deta NYC Crew began their weekly residency at OPUS 22 hosting 4 different types of parties: DeepTech, Minimalistik, Electrovibes & Discotek9.  Hosting to NYC local talents & special guests such as: AudioFly, Bon Johnson, Steve Porter, Luis Diaz & Tini Tun.

January 2005, Iman return to Asia for his 'HYPNOTIZED' Promo Tour. In Spring - Iman reunited with his partner Sonny H (Los Angeles) to host Ku-Deta Poolside Party @ The Creek Hotel during the 2005 Winter Music Conference.

Fall 2004, Iman started his weekly residency at SEA, Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NYC. Each night he mesmerized thousands of guests with his unique sound. Catch him live every Friday & Sunday.

Spring 2004, Iman went on an eight days journey to the paradise island of Hawaii for his Wicked Liquid Tour. Returning from his Wicked Tour, he started 'Penetrate' - a weekly Thursday night event at Mouton, NYC - featuring local talents. No attitude just plain house music!

Winter 2003 Iman joined Luis Diaz, Steve LeTigre and Vincent Casanova for a weekly events - Taste house musique @ Bauhaus - catering to the industry crowd. Together they storm the city with their classic mix of deep, techy, sexy, intelligent House music hosting to dj's such as: Astro&Glyde, Sean Cusick (Bedrock, SAW Recording), Steve Porter (Bedrock, Fade Records), Pete Bones (Red Ant), Adam Collins, Swamy, John Dill, Magnus (UK) and many more.

August 2003, Iman returned to South East Asia for his "Return To Nature" summer tour. He joined the rank with other international DJ’s to perform in Singapore, Jakarta, Bandung and Bali.  Returning from his tour, Iman along with long time partner Anthony set their foot at the legendary Groove Jet, in SOHO, NYC for their 4 months weekly Friday residency - 'house' - supporting the local talents.

Ku-Deta was born in Spring 2003. Started in NYC, then Los Angeles and since then Ku-Deta has grown drastically from nationally to globally.   www.ku-deta.com

December 2002, Iman and Anthony started their weekly Wicked Liquid Thursdays at Bauhaus hosting to some talented local DJ’s and well-respected DJ’s such as, Luis Diaz (Twilo and Crowbar) and Steve Porter (Balance Promote and Fade Records).

September 2002, Iman Rizky joined forces with Balance Promote Group roster DJ, Luis Diaz "The Golden Child of Miami", for their 2002 UNIKO TOUR to South East Asia. Together, they rampaged South East Asia with electrifying performances entertaining thousands of club-goers.

Iman’s adamant drive to establish the WICKEDLIQUID name resulted in their first international set playing in Jakarta and Bali, Indonesia 2001.

Around the late 1990s, Iman Rizky and his partner started WICKEDLIQUID. Together, they took the NYC nightlife scene by storm from China Club, Webster Hall, EXIT, Groove Jet, Bauhaus and Centro Fly with Charles Feelsgood (Moonshine Records).

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