Ryan Riback (born 19 September 1981), is an Australian DJ, record producer and remixer based in Caulfield, Victoria.[1] Ryan Riback is most known for his remix of Australian pop artist, Starley's debut single "Call on Me" which exceeded triple platinum status in Australia,[2] and platinum in the US.[3] He is also a former professional wrestler, having performed in World Wrestling Entertainment under the moniker Ryan Riback Reeves.

Ryan Riback
Birth nameRyan Riback
Born (1981-09-19) 19 September 1981 (age 43)
Johannesburg, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • remixer
Instruments
Years active2000–present
Labels
Websiteryanriback.com

Musical career

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Ryan Riback started his music career by taking piano lessons as a child. At the age of 16, his uncle gave him a Roland MC-303 Groovebox. From there he began learning FL Studio and experimenting with other DAWs until settling on Ableton.[4] In 2006 Ryan commissioned his first remix, "Soon" by Telmo.[5] Since that time Ryan has become an in demand remixer, commissioning remixes for Starley, Maroon 5, Fifth Harmony, Andy Grammer, Terror Jr etc.[6]

In January 2017 Ryan released his own version of "All That She Wants" via Cloud 9 Music.[7] His debut single came shortly thereafter in June 2017 with the release of "One Last Time" featuring the vocals of Some Chick. The record was released via Ryan's label RBCK Records and licensed and signed to Spinnin', Kontor Records, Discowax, Liberator Records and BMG.

Discography

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Singles

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Title Year Album
2017 "One Last Time"
(featuring Some Chick)
Non-album singles
"GO 2.0"
(with Burak Yeter)
"Do You Care"[8]
(featuring Iselin)
2018 "Papercuts"[9]
(with Reed featuring Sunset City)
"This Feeling"
(with IYES)[10]
2019 "Kinder Eyes"[11]
(featuring Ryann)
2021 "(Just Can't) Hate U"[12]
(featuring Dotter)

Remixes

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References

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  1. ^ "Melb DJ's remix turns into global chart hit". The Music. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Starley's "Call on Me" Earns Triple Platinum Certification in Australia". headlineplanet.com. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Starley's "Call on Me" Receives Platinum Certification in United States". headlineplanet.com. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  4. ^ "INTERVIEW Ryan Riback on making international dance hits". popdust.com. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Beatport Track". beatport.com. 2006. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  6. ^ "An Interview with The Buzzing Melbourne Producer, DJ and Musician RYAN RIBACK!". allaccess.com. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Beatport Track". beatport.com. 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Do You Care (feat. Iselin) – Single by Ryan Riback on Apple Music". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  9. ^ "Papercuts (feat. Sunset City) - Single by Ryan Riback & Alfred Reed on Apple Music". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  10. ^ "This Feeling – Single by IYES & Ryan Riback on Apple Music". iTunes Store (CA). 7 December 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  11. ^ "Kinder Eyes (feat. Ryann) - Single by Ryan Riback on Apple Music". iTunes Store (GB). 11 January 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  12. ^ "(Just Can't) Hate U by Ryan Riback". Apple Music. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Call on Me (Ryan Riback Remix)". Spotify. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  14. ^ "Don't Wanna Know – Ryan Riback Remix". Spotify. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  15. ^ "That's My Girl (Ryan Riback Remix)". Spotify. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  16. ^ "Life Goes On (Ryan Riback Remix)". Amazon. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  17. ^ "Call on Me (Ryan Riback Remix) - Single by Starley on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  18. ^ "Kelly Clarkson's 'Love So Soft' Gets Slick Spin in Ryan Riback Remix: Premiere". 5 October 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  19. ^ "I Like Me Better (Remixes)". Spotify. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  20. ^ "She's on My Mind (Ryan Riback Remix)". Amazon. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  21. ^ "Remember Me (Ryan Riback Remix)". Beatport. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  22. ^ "Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie) (Ryan Riback Remix)". Spotify. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  23. ^ "Fresh Eyes (Ryan Riback Remix)". Spotify. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  24. ^ "ILYSB (Ryan Riback Remix)-LANY". 31 March 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  25. ^ "Terror Jr Always Comes First, Even When Remixed". 10 February 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  26. ^ "Radio Silence - EP by R3HAB". iTunes Store. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  27. ^ "Sober Up (Ryan Riback Remix) - AJR, Rivers Cuomo". Spotify. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  28. ^ "Timebomb <Live> – EP by WALK THE MOON". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  29. ^ "Almost Forgot (Ryan Riback Remix) - Single by Against The Current on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  30. ^ "L.A. Traffic (The Remixes) by LittGloss on Spotify". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 June 2020.