Belgium’s Ramon Tapia catches up with Defected.

Without a doubt, one of the most talked about people in e.d.m. this year is the U.K.’s Neopolitan transplant Riva Starr (Stefano Miele).

The organic flavor of his full-length album if life gives you lemons, make lemonade has struck a chord with audiences everywhere. The Balkan-flavored beats seem bigger than life; each time I listen it brings my blood to a boil.

‘Maria’ - If Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade

‘Black Cat, White Cat’ - If Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade

Check out Riva Starr’s If Life Give’s You Lemons… Sampler on SoundCloud

Despite his recent explosion onto the scene, don’t be fooled – Miele is no new-comer.

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