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Ray Mang
Disco House / Psychedelic / Latin



London
United Kingdom

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Member Since3/23/2006
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   About Ray Mang






Ray Mang is the disco dance party DJ alter ego of writer/producer Raj Gupta. The moniker was introduced as a vehicle for creating, releasing and spinning anything goes disco-centric party music for collectors, dancers, enthusiasts and Jocks alike. Taking inspiration from the extended disco mixes, dub versions and edits of such luminaries as Larry Levan, Walter Gibbons, Daniele Baldelli, Tee Scott, Began Cekic and Tom Moulton, and the open minded music policies of some of the pioneering early clubs such as the Paradise Garage, the Loft and the Italian Cosmic parties, Ray Mang set out to help keep the glitter ball shimmering and the disco flame burning into the new millennium!

His first EP under this moniker entitled 'No. 1' was released in '97 and has since become a much sought after underground classic. It has been included on both Mixmag Presents Monsieur Dimitri's De-Luxe House Of Funk and Groove Armada's Back To Mine compilations and there are still people trying to track down copies of the original 12" release on Noid! This was followed by a string of limited edition edit style 12" on his very own Mangled imprint. Mangled releases found DJ support from the likes of Pete Tong, Harvey, Gilles Peterson, James Lavelle, Dimitri from Paris, The Glimmers, Groove Armada, Doc Martin, Spun, Daniel Wang, Trevor Jackson, Idjut boys, Buck, Royksopp and Andy Weatherall amongst others.

Moving into the naughties and Ray hooked up with David Fouquaert (of the Glimmers) who was A & R for legendary Belgian dance label R & S. The 12" 'Praia Do Londres' was released and an album was planned but R & S sadly ceased trading before the release. Ray jumped ship with David Fouquaert to new Belgian label 'Eskimo Recordings' to release an album of some of his past 12" excursions. The Ray Mang album 'Mangled' was released in April, 2002.

Since then further singles followed on Eskimo together with 'Big Bambu' for Big Bear and 'Disco Dementia' for US label Smash Hit Music Company. Ray Mang also teamed up with Belgian DJ's The Glimmers to form Dirty Minds. Three singles have been released to date on Eskimo Recordings. The relationship with the Glimmers has also seen 12 collaborations for the boys own project with releases on the Diskimo imprint and as part of the Glimmers album debut “Gee Gee Fazzi’ (parts 1 + 2) along with numerous remixes.

2008 has seen new releases on the revitalised Mangled imprint. 2009 will see the release of new material and more edits from Ray Mang on Mangled together with an EP for the excellent New York imprint DFA scheduled to hit the shops June 9th!


Production / Collaboration

Raj is also known for his work as Laj in the 90’s with the Idjut Boys/U-Star and with Quakerman on their Fiasco imprint. Collaborations also include Crispin Glover (Motif), Dj D, Leo Young, Simon Faze Action and Buck. He’s also a member of Block 16 whose debut 'Morning Sun' was released on widely acclaimed 90's UK label Nuphonic. Raj and Pete Z, two of the three original members of Block 16, have since teamed up to form ‘Sound Captives’ whose debut album ‘After Silence’ was recently completed. Orchestral elements, world instruments and downtempo electronica collide complimented with Stellar vocals courtesy of Jhelisa and Mozez.

Recent production/writing duties include Belgian world-beat/electronica duo Arsenal’s debut album along with Jhelisa’s long player 'A Primitive Guide To Being There' released on German label Infracom! Currently producing and writing tracks with Mozez for his forthcoming second solo album ‘The Absoulte’ together with lending a hand on the Glimmers Disko Drunkards project.

Remix

Recent remix/re-edit credits include Dutch Rhythm Combo, Tele Music, Roxy Music, Grand National, Freddie Mercury, Shirley Bassey, Chaz Jankel, Block Party, Snow Patrol, Mudd, Jhelisa, Dynamic Duo, Calvin Harris, Shocking Pinks and Michoacan.

The Past year or so has also seen Ray Mang spread his wings further as a DJ taking in new locations in Europe, the UK and touring Japan twice.

For bookings and enquiries please email fergus@solarmanagement.co.uk or send a message.

www.solarmanagement.co.uk

To see a full discography please click the links below.
Ray Mang Discography
Block 16 Discography
Dirty Minds Discography
Laj Discography

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Oct 28 2009 12:19 PM

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ALXANDAR

Aleksandar Brankovic



Oct 24 2009 4:30 PM

Thanks for add. CHEERS !!
Der Supermax Love Machine

Der Supermax Love Machine



Oct 24 2009 4:30 PM

Some Bizarre

Some Bizarre



Oct 21 2009 5:59 PM

some bizarre
Maxi Discs

Maxi Discs



Oct 21 2009 5:59 PM

MD003 Marius - Jetset (Ray Mang Versions) OUT NOW!!

Taken from the up and coming LP 'Jet Set' by Marius which will be released in March 2010!!

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DJ Play: Laurent Garnier, Popular Peoples Front, The Revenge, Dimitri From Paris, The Unabombers, Faze Action, Trevor Jackson, Rocky, Horse Meat Disco, Jaques Renault, Nick Chacona, Leo Zero, Mock & Toof, Jimpster, Harri, Atjazz, Deep Party Netowork, Roller Boys, Charles Spencer, Toby Tobias, Dicky Trisco, Marcus Worgull and many many more.

DJ Feedback:

'Really love the Ray Mang versions! Will play a lot.'
Laurent Garnier

'Bonus Beats mix is incredible - guarnateed dancefloor decadence!'
Popular Peoples Front

'Very nice. I like it a lot!'
The Revenge

'Another nice remix from our ever dependable Ray chap.'
Dimitri From Paris

'Fantastic stuff boys. Fierce shit. Ray Mang just seems to do everything with that magic touch.'
The Unabombers

'It's big and it's Ray!'
Faze Action

'Mr Mang has been a sparkling talent for eons. Great to hear him back again creating genuine dancefloors gems.'
Trevor Jackson

'Fabulous!'
Rocky



Ebonite

Ebonite



Oct 18 2009 4:51 PM

25th Oct 09
DISCOSAFARI

DISCOSAFARI



Oct 18 2009 4:50 PM

? Dress Code ? Welcome to Hunters, Animals, Predators, Dancers Of The Rain, Queens Of Savana...
Andy Bird

Andy Bird



Oct 18 2009 4:49 PM

click on the flyer for the facebook event
"Larry and I would blow up balloons, set up the food bar, prepare the punch, and give out acid, but we also spent a lot of time in the DJ booth, watching Nicky's every move. He pretty much taught us what he was doing". says Frankie Knuckles
We're doing another Love Fever Party on November 7th... This time we've got NYC Legend Nicky Siano over for a proper disco session. We'll be putting our usual Love Fever attention to detail into the sound system, decor, staff, artwork, balloons, roller girls, projections, etc. And music wise we're got a Funktion One system and two rooms of underground disco new and old.
Expect a night of disco fuelled Love Fever debauchery.
www.lovefever.org for tickets and info
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Feel Good Crew

Feel Good Crew



Oct 10 2009 1:34 PM

Thanks for the req.
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dj B.R.O.S.

dj B.R.O.S.



Oct 6 2009 1:00 PM

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Feel Good Crew

Feel Good Crew



Oct 1 2009 9:21 AM

Thanks for the req
Respect - love the Ray Mang tracks...
Cheers,
Koen
Electaz

Electaz



Sep 30 2009 10:44 AM

Thx for the req !
Feel free to check my tracks
Best Regards From France
J. Keens Balloon Flight

J. Keens Balloon Flight



Sep 30 2009 10:44 AM

Hi!

What a good music here! I'll stop by more often now! Feel free to check out my music as well,

Grtz
Vincent
JKBF
Der Supermax Love Machine

Der Supermax Love Machine



Sep 25 2009 4:07 PM


Karly Simon

Karly Simon



Sep 22 2009 9:02 PM

hey really nice stuff, thanks for the friendship.
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AGT



Sep 21 2009 10:19 AM

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Anarchic Disco

Anarchic Disco



Sep 17 2009 7:57 PM

Love the Mudd remixes!
Jacob and the Appleblossom

Jacob and the Appleblossom



Sep 17 2009 7:57 PM

Hey Ray,

thanks for being friends!

Jacob And The Appleblossom
Rupert

Rupert



Sep 16 2009 6:22 PM

great music!
DISCOSAFARI

DISCOSAFARI



Sep 16 2009 8:42 AM

we are back!!!
Cure Your Ills

Cure Your Ills



Sep 14 2009 12:22 PM



Der Supermax Love Machine

Der Supermax Love Machine



Aug 24 2009 8:38 PM


Cure Your Ills

Cure Your Ills



Aug 24 2009 8:37 PM


CURE YOUR ILLS - LONDON



Council House

Council House



Aug 10 2009 4:16 PM

Cheers for the friendship
Moody B

Moody B



Jul 30 2009 10:17 AM

Big up from Belfast..
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