Deep cuts, rare finds and soulful grooves for dancefloors that want more than the mainstream.
Originally from Detroit and now based in Houston, Japanese-American selector Chris Ryo has spent sixteen years building a reputation for timeless taste and genre-fluid sets. A resident at The Flat in Houston, he has played rooms across the United States and in Japan, moving freely between styles while holding one standard constant: music with depth.
Ryo approaches every set with a digger’s mindset. Deep cuts, rare finds and soulful grooves take priority over passing trends, and every record has to earn its place. His sound is shaped by his Detroit roots, his dual heritage and a lifelong immersion in global club culture — the product of years spent sourcing music from around the world for dancefloors that want more than the mainstream.
Whether he’s building a slow-burning night in the club, soundtracking a runway or setting the tone in an intimate listening room, the approach stays the same: read the room, respect the music, and leave people with something they haven’t heard before.
Genre-fluid, never random.
From packed club floors to runway shows and hi-fi lounges, every set is curated for the space, the crowd and the moment.
Extended sets made for real dancefloors. From the first record of the warm-up to the last of the night, Ryo paces the room with deep house, disco and soulful cuts that keep people moving without leaning on the obvious.
A runway needs music with identity. Ryo curates soundtracks that match a collection’s mood, tempo and story — from front-of-house atmosphere to the walk itself and the after-party that follows.
Hi-fi bars, hotel lounges, rooftops and members’ clubs. Selector-led sets for spaces where guests come to listen as much as to dance, and where the music is part of the experience.
Chris Ryo is represented by Continental Artist Group. Share your date, city and event type and our booking desk will reply within one business day with availability and terms.
