ABOUT Ryad
LOS ANGELES - After an apprenticeship as a bass player for local bands in Miami, Ryad Kerbouz turned himself into a solo singer-songwriter. His first demo piqued the interest of A&R Derrick Thompson who immediately signed him to BMG Music Publishing in New York.
Ryad relocated from Miami to New York where his flair for musical composition and song writing led him to work with several highly respected artists and producers. During that time, he performed in venues such as The Mercury Lounge, Luna Lounge and CBGB’s.
Kerbouz and veteran music producer Paul Heck (Red Hot Organization) co-founded Jujulele, a music composing and production group. Jujulele collaborators have included members of The National, Antibalas, Joy Zipper, Federico Fong and many others.
Kerbouz also worked with Maori artist DLT (Darryl Thompson), often described as the "Godfather Of New Zealand Hip Hop". The song "Liquid Skies" was released in 2000 on DLT's Album "Altruism".
Ryad Kerbouz later went on to sign his first deal as a solo recording artist with Riverhorse Records (Sony Music) in London, thus working with some of the UK´s best musicians and producers.
(A line up featuring producers Al Stone (Jamiroquai-Bjork), Andy Wright (Eurythmics-Jeff Beck-Massive Attack), guitarists Gus Isidore (Seal-Peter Gabriel-Phil Lynott), Kenji Suzuki (Simply Red), Pascal Danae (Ayo), drummers Steve Barney (Annie Lennox-Anastasia), Simon Nelly (Nathalie Imbruglia), Christian Eigner (Depeche Mode), bass players Steve Davis (Archive-Craig David), Chris Taylor (Dave Stewart-Nathalie Imbruglia), Al Slavik, Gary Bromham, percussionist Danny Cummings (Mark Knopfler-Pet Shop Boys) and many more.).
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THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH" was recorded at Metropolis Studios in London and Great Linford Manor Studios near Milton Keynes .
With the release of his solo debut album "THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH" imminent, a showcase at the legendary club Ronnie Scott's and a tour throughout the UK about to start, the label unfortunately disbanded. Undaunted by that experience, Ryad relocated back to Paris, re-emerging in 2010 with a back-to-basics approach and a new sound heavily influenced by his journeys throughout California. The experience prompted Ryad to return to the states where he is currently launching a new beginning in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles - LEGENDS OF LAUREL CANYON
In the fall of 2012, Kerbouz provided much of the original music used throughout the EYE ON L.A.'s one-hour special “The Legends of Laurel Canyon” which aired on KABC-TV, Los Angeles. A documentary featuring the music of The Byrds, Love, Buffalo Springfield, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Monkees, The Mamas & the Papas, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa.
Earlier that year, Kerbouz was invited by Georges Lang, a pillar of French media for 40 years and a high-profile personality on RTL (French radio) since the early '70s. to celebrate the 39th Anniversary of his radio show "Les Nocturnes". The show was recorded in San Francisco with guests James Taylor, Christopher Cross, Jonathan Wilson, Chris Isaak, Joan Osborne, Jason Mraz, Sara Watkins. Ryad Kerbouz performed "Outside my Window", a song taken from his new album "Legends Of Laurel Canyon". The title track of the album entered "Les Nocturnes" PlayList and became PowerPlay on its first week.