* EXCLUSIVE VIDEO * Interview with R3HAB

Fadil El Ghoul better known by his stage name R3HAB, is a Dutch DJ and record producer of Moroccan origin. Alongside Afrojack and Chuckie, R3hab is one of the proponents of the modern “Dutch house” subgenre, although his style and sound at the time were usually darker, somewhat reminiscent of early psytrance or “gabber” compositions.

R3HAB began his career in late 2007 while producing the track ‘Mrkrstft’ with Hardwell. One of the main influences R3hab has listed is the duo Infected Mushroom, whose music has been on the international scene since 1999.

From the influential Dutch circuit to his place at the forefront of global dance music, R3HAB now stands for a brand everyone can sink their teeth into. Catapulted into the limelight courtesy of a string of successful original material and remixes, his is a stamp of quality recognized on club floors, festival stages and the digital market alike. Sporting an agenda for big sounds with melodic stamina, 2015 marks another year in which Holland’s hottest export is dropping anchor on every corner of the globe.

With over 100+million Soundcloud streams, 26+million Spotify streams and six #1 singles in 2014 topping the Beatport Top 100 as well as the fourth highest selling artist on Beatport of 2014, the heavyweight producer balanced chart topping original material as well as a collaborative spot on Calvin Harris’s Motion album.

Remixing everyone from Beyonce, Calvin Harris, Rihanna, Axwell ^ Ingosso and John Legend along the way, R3HAB remained a beacon as to where evolving artists could adapt and engage new and exciting territory whilst staying true to the dance floor. An integral element of this reliable brand can still be found on the club floor, but R3HAB’s live experience has found further room to excel and engage.

After playing to over 1.9 million fans in 2014, his return to Coachella for 2015 marks another landmark in the globetrotting DJ’s playbook, with further global festival action complimenting a staggering international tour schedule throughout the year ahead. With a brand new night and day residency for LiFE Nightclub and Foxtail Pool Club at SLS Vegas and yet more landmark musical artillery to come throughout the year, there are no signs of the Dutch heavyweight hitting the brakes anytime soon. Where future proofing an experience for the masses without compromising on the energy is concerned, R3HAB has all bases covered. The Dutch-Moroccan superstar DJ just released THREE new singles on February 2, 2016 back to back and features: CIARA, KSHMR, and BURNS via Spinnin’ Records.

All Access Music writer, Nicole DeRosa got to sit down for an EXCLUSIVE chat with R3HAB just before his set at Coachella. Enjoy their video interview below!

To learn more visit R3HAB ‘s website HERE

R3HAB is managed by Three Six Zero Group.

About the Author

Nicole DeRosa joined the All Access Music Group family in February 2012. She loves the infectious energy and enthusiasm of the music industry and she feels right at home having music compliment her every day. Nicole blends her experience and skills which she has culled from her time working in New York as a photo researcher and editor at Entertainment Weekly and Harpers Bazaar Magazine. After New York, Nicole moved to London for school and there she stood in line for hours on Oxford Street to hear Paul McCartney play an impromptu concert on a rooftop. Another notable experience while living in London was her first time ever calling into a radio station, she won an invite to a record release party with the Beastie Boys for their album 'Ill Communication'. "I love London as it has such a vibrant and diverse music scene and I couldn't help but go out every night to check out gig after gig. It was a wonderful time." Living near the notable Sherpards Bush Empire music venue one of her most favorite concerts to date was seeing Bjork. Nicole has also worked for Walt Disney World in Product Development and later went on to work at Disney's Feature Animation Archives in Florida. Nicole has a passion for travel and adventure and has always wanted to live in California so she packed up and moved four years ago to the "left coast" and has been loving it ever since.