SONGS & REMIXES

DJ | Producer | Soul Provider | Matasuna Records | The FunkBro ShowRetro Roland Riso, has over 25 years of club experience behind the decks, with a true passion for all things funky, filled with soul and truly groovy. As a toddler, he'd spend countless hours enjoying his parents' eclectic record cabinet; listening to artists such as The Beatles, Sergio Mendes, Sly & The Family Stone, The Turtles, Taj Mahal, even The Osmonds and Bay City Rollers. Little did his folks realize, Roland snagged a few of those gems over the years to add to his impressive collection. While fully immersed in listening to music, he began learning piano at 6 years old, which inevitably launched his love to create and produce. Once considered the "Hardest Working DJ in Philly", Retro Roland was spinning 5-6 residencies on a weekly basis, including a highly regarded internet radio show, "Sounds of The True School". During his 4 year run, Mr. Riso's guests included Ursula Rucker, The Last Emperor, Rich Medina