First generation Mexican-American artist Rad Cat’s alt hip-hop ballad

Rad Cat links with Dutch Melrose to create alt hip-hop infused electronic ballad “Happy Never After”

First generation Mexican-American and rising talent Christian Ariza, more widely known as Rad Cat, showcases his dynamic production prowess with his newest single, “Happy Never After.”

A product of four talented individuals coming together to give it their all, Rad Cat teamed up with artist friends Dutch Melrose, Kyle Reynolds, and Sobrino to produce this energetic alt hip-hop ballad.

“Happy Never After” scores the soundtrack to the next chapter in Rad Cat’s dusky, moonlit world adorned with the soaring tenors of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Dutch Melrose. “It came about so naturally, it was just one of those songs that I was in the zone with from start to finish,” says Ariza.

Echoing influences of rock and hip-hop, the track incorporates live instrumental elements like electric guitar, drums, and the keyboard, crafting a sound framed by Ariza’s passion for electronic music production.

“Growing up, Blink-182 was my favorite band ever and all the members were my idols. They are the reason that I ended up learning how to play the guitar. Now that my heart lies in the electronic space, it was super cool to be able to make this song with punchy power chords and intense energy. With this song, I really took what inspired me as a kid, and gave it my own modern twist.” — Rad Cat

Rad Cat draws his influences from artists like SG Lewis, Madeon, Porter Robinson, and Justice, aspiring to use his art as a vessel to channel inspiration for other Latin musicians in the electronic music scene. “I wanna be the voice for my people,” says Ariza. “Honestly though, I just make music [to] express myself the way that I want to without thinking about what’s cool, and if that resonates with even one person, then I am on the right path.”

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ABOUT RAD CAT

Christian Ariza, professionally known as “Rad Cat” is a First-Generation Mexican American DJ/Producer, who hails from San Diego, California. He developed a strong affinity for music at 12 where he picked up his first electric guitar, a Fender Starcaster, and eventually fell in love with Electronic music. Growing up surrounded by technology and a keen interest in music production, the move into becoming a producer was a natural one.

The 25 year-old San Diego native is best known for amassing millions of streams on his tracks and official remixes alongside production/remix credits with acts including, Blackbear, Enrique Iglesias, Kevin Gates, Mike Posner, T-Pain and more. Pursuing a unique style within the realms of Futurepop, he eventually caught the attention of majors, signing remixes through Sony Music and Universal Music. All this happened before he was even 21.

He’s performed on the stages of CRSSD Festival, EDC Mexico, and Nocturnal Wonderland, as well a hometown show with Space Yacht San Diego.

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