Hailed as one of Middlesbrough’s finest sons, UK based DJ/Producer Rayees Rashid, also known as DJ Rice, a Northern Star whose swift rise to the top has been nothing less than meteoric.

Queep Organic Music [December 2005 issue] ‘This set just proves the overall talent of RAYEES to us, with quality original tunage in various styles, and atmospheric dj sets, this man is sure to go a long way’

IDJ Magazine [October 2005 issue] leftfield/eclectic – ‘Time Out EP’ ‘Rayees Rashid AKA DJ Rice scores his second mention of the summer in these review pages. While his earlier EP scored mentions on the house pages, so these bangers lift the page on the leftfield section. The three instrumentals step right out of ‘Ghost Dog’, stripped down bangers in the spirit of the RZA’

IDJ Magazine [August 2005 issue] house & tech house/tribal - ‘Rising EP’ ‘DJ Rice makes the leap from bedroom to studio look effortless, proving to be more than just a talented DJ. All three tracks on this are strong offerings with solid production, from throbbing tech and rough beats to deep 3am funk, and all of which marry toughness with a deep house spirit. Promising Indeed.

International DJ Magazine [March 2004 issue] ‘It might only be March but if this isn’t the best Raw Talent Mixtape of the year we’ll gladly pack up our bags and go work for Needlecraft Monthly. The way in which DJ Rice creates a sheer wall of sound with four decks, two CD decks, two mixers and two FX units is awesome.'

Muzik Magazine [March 2002 issue] ‘An hour of house music from DJ Rice. The mixing is seamless the track listing pure house and the vibe is total elation – the best excuse to get on down we’ve heard in months’