Yves Larock is one of world's most recognised producers and a highly renowned international DJ from Switzerland. Over the past few years Yves has been behind a string of international cross-over hits such as 'Zookey', 'Rise Up' and 'By Your Side'. Taking influence from a wide musical spectrum, Yves unique production style brings together elements of House, Hip-Hop, R&B, Ragga, Reggae and Electro to a devastating effect. In early 2005 'Zookey' took the club world by storm. ...show more

Yves Larock is one of world's most recognised producers and a highly renowned international DJ from Switzerland. Over the past few years Yves has been behind a string of international cross-over hits such as 'Zookey', 'Rise Up' and 'By Your Side'. Taking influence from a wide musical spectrum, Yves unique production style brings together elements of House, Hip-Hop, R&B, Ragga, Reggae and Electro to a devastating effect. In early 2005 'Zookey' took the club world by storm.

It was a single which went onto sell over 150,000 worldwide and was licensed to numerous labels such as Africanism and Defected. While the success of 'Zookey' catapulted Yves Larock into the consciousness of the dance industry, it was his next single that confirmed his credentials as a producer with widespread commercial appeal. Featuring vocals from Jaba and licensed by a host of international labels including Universal and Ministry Of Sound, 'Rise Up' was released in 2007 and cemented Yves Larock's status amongst the world's elite producers. In the summer of 2007, 'Rise Up' began rocking dance floors and its potential was quickly recognised as it picked up major radio support from the likes of Kiss FM (UK) and through Pete Tong on Radio One.

The commercial response to this early support was phenomenal and demand soared. 'Rise Up' went on to be licensed to 28 labels throughout the world, released in 48 countries and appeared on a large number of high profile compilations. It achieved massive commercial success both in terms of CD sales and Radio Airplay, where it spent over a year on Airplay Charts in territories such as Russia, Canada, Holland, Switzerland and Romania. In terms of commercial sales, 'Rise Up' hit #1 in Portugal, entered the Top 10 in France, Holland, Belgium, Finland and peaked in the Top 20 in Switzerland and the U.K. ...show less