Rui Da Silva

about

Rui Da Silva is a Portuguese producer, DJ, and label owner, known for his influential role in electronic music. Best recognised for his track "Touch Me" (2001), which topped the UK Singles Chart, Rui has carved a name for himself with a career that blends underground credibility and mainstream success. His music spans across house, progressive, deep house, and melodic genres. Rui's journey into music began in Lisbon during the early '90s, a time when the city’s club scene was beginning to emerge. In 1992, alongside DJ Vibe, he co-founded Kaos Records, the first Portuguese label dedicated to house and electronic music. His debut release, "Não" (1992) under the alias Doctor J, featured samples from the iconic Portuguese rock band Xutos & Pontapés. This early project helped establish Rui as an innovative figure in the Lisbon music scene. In 1993, Rui and DJ Vibe launched Underground Sound of Lisbon, a project that would gain global recognition. The track "So Get Up" (1994) was supported by influential figures like Danny Tenaglia, who also remixed it. The duo's work helped solidify Portugal's presence in the global electronic music community. By 1999, Rui moved to London to expand his DJing career and focus on producing under his own name. He founded Kismet Records in the UK, where he began to release more progressive house music. His label allowed him to maintain creative control, and tracks like "The Dark Side" (2001) and collaborations with artists like Chris Coco and Moshi

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Kismet Records Presents Touch Me (feat. Cassandra)

Produced & Remixed

Kismet Records Presents Touch Me (Double 99 Remixes) [feat. Cassandra]

Kismet Records - Touch Me

Touch Me (feat. Cassandra)

In search of sunrise 2

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It's Your Love

The Pete Tong Collection

Kismet Records - Touch Me - Double 99 mixes

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Tiësto - In Search Of Sunrise 2

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Top 100 Trance and Techno Party Songs of All Time Vol. 3

Kismet Records - Feel The Love

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