As a seasoned musician, Richard Gow developed his initial love for art in the sonic form at the youthful age of eight. With a father who played the trumpet in a band, it was the more classical sounds that sparked his original interest. Now, years later, he possesses innumerable experience, having evolved through the spectrum of genres, landing in his unique blend of house and jazz with an inherent dance floor feel.

Born in the town of Hayes in the suburbs of London, he spent most of his childhood in England. His most significant musical influences can be traced back several decades to The Beatles, The Crusaders, Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder, enjoying the sounds of early rock and roll, funk, jazz, soul and a fusion of other rhythmic elements. Though Richard looks toward the future, he is aware that it would not have been paved without the sounds of yesteryear. "Without these artists, I do not think music would be the same today," he says.

Circa 1987, Richard began formulating his personal influences on the music industry, creating his own sounds and collaborating with other respected artists. In the late nineties, he returned to his loves of both jazz and dance music and began to infiltrate the production realm under various monikers. In recent years, he has signed several original tracks and remixes to labels including EMI, Rise and Sony. In 2000, Richard teamed up with the crew credited with reworking Bob Marley and Barry White, Funkstar Deluxe (Hypnotic Records).

One year later in 2001, Gow began working under one of his most notable alias', The Rhythm Slaves. Soon after, his Timeslip EP was released on The Rurals' renowned imprint Peng. This record attracted attention from many of the world's top DJs, including Mark Farina, Larry Heard and Gilles Peterson. Among other vinyl EPs was the emancipation of his Easy Living Album presented by The Rhythm Slaves on Hypnotic/EMI in April of 2002.

In addition to being a solo project, The Rhythm Slaves is often times a collaboration between Richard as the producer alongside a group of live musicians and vocalists. Richard describes the outcome as, "Jazzy house with a floor feel to it." With a unique, upbeat sound, it did not take long to peak interest from several international labels including the Los Angeles-based Deepfunk Records, which will soon release numerous tracks from The Rhythm Slaves outfit. First in line is the label's third release, the I Can Feel It EP, boasting two tracks formulated by Richard and company in addition to a deeper, dubbed down version of the title track by the fast rising Lawnchair Generals.

Unlike many of his peers, Richard is strictly a producer, unleashing his musical imagination solely in the studio. He is uninterested in becoming a DJ, recognizing that there is already of wealth of talent in that kingdom. Instead, he draws on his live performances throughout the years in clubs of all sorts, where he explored many genres of sound. "Performing live gave me better insight into making music in the studio," says Richard. "That is why DJs make good producers; they try things live that you wouldn't do in a studio. It's a bit like playing jazz in a club; you feed off the crowd."

Currently living in Cannes, France, Richard has several projects in the works . These included releases on Real Estate Records in Chicago under the alias Soussol. On Odds 'n' edds Records ECBs new label with Phil Weeks and 95 north on remixes , With Chris Simmonds, the Rurals and playing with the band Malou ( discowax /playground ) Undoubtedly, behind the drawing board, this is a man of the highest aspirations, boldly stating his desire to explore uncharted territory. "My goal is to one day invent or start something new; to be a pioneer," says Richard.