RVSTO is a mysterious producer and DJ based in Guadeloupe, who is no stranger to testing the limits of music with his new release titled “Ayen.” The music video for Ayen was filmed in and around the beautiful island of Guadeloupe and features vocals in English and French Creole. The sounds emitted here employ a rare blend of French Caribbean sound, an electronic deep texture, with heavy influences of Afro-house rhythm. RVSTO is affectionately coining it as “Gwadhouse.” He has been transmitting his organic, homegrown vibe for over 20 years and has mastered being the name that constructs worldwide hits for international superstars. Baie LA conducted the interview with RVSTO about its new direction and sound.
For most of his career, RVSTO has remained behind the scenes and evoking stars on behalf of international global movements, whether Grammy-nominated or chart-topping music. That is all for good reason as RVSTO has now emerged on his terms, as he recognizes the grassroots of his cultural influence and the music that surrounds him into a new sound which feels neither futuristic nor traditional.
Ayen begins with a repeated hypnotic beat and begins to fills with layer upon percussive groove and airy synths. The bilingual singing samples stories of rhythm, identity, and celebration. The song moves whole bodies and paints vivid depictions of an awaking Caribbean day with warm blankets of electronic tones. What sets it apart is its natural knack for fusing world influences into something coherent, timeless, and fresh. RVSTO’s “Ayen” isn’t just another dance track. It’s the beginning of a cultural movement. With Gwadhouse, he is inviting listeners into a sonic experience that is Guadeloupe-rooted and, while nearby, is destined for dance floors around the world.