Dave Rice “Close To You” (DJ AV1 Remix): House Banger

Some artists ease into music. Dave Rice built his way in—literally. At 12, he was hunting through thrift stores just to piece together a DJ system. That kind of start leaves a mark: you don’t “try” music when you’ve had to assemble it with your own hands.

From there, Dave’s story reads like a Long Beach snapshot of real West Coast culture—DJing high-school backyard parties, cutting his teeth on local events, and sharing stages with heavyweight names like Sublime and Snoop Dogg. By 19, he was already co-founding the legendary Toe Jam Night Spot, a place that became a true scene magnet, frequented by artists like Snoop Dogg, Sublime, The Offspring, No Doubt, Warren G, Green Day, and Inside Out (later Rage Against the Machine). His Technics SL-1200 turntables weren’t just tools—they were part of the sound of an era, woven into tracks through samples, breakbeats, and scratching.

That background explains why Dave’s musical DNA feels wide and fearless. His roots stretch into 80s electro and freestyle, punk, and new wave—The Egyptian Lover, Debbie Deb, Nucleus, Fear, Dead Kennedys, Fishbone, Oingo Boingo—while his modern references lean toward club firepower. It’s a mix that naturally creates music with groove, personality, and momentum.

On the other side of this collaboration is DJ AV1, an emerging producer driven by technology, electronic textures, and emotional melodies. Inspired by House, Progressive House, and Latin rhythms, he’s developed a style known for atmospheric beats, strong synth work, and a clear sense of energy control—the kind that lifts a track without flattening its soul.

And that’s exactly what happens on “Close To You.”

A dance-ready house banger that doesn’t overthink it

“Close To You” arrives as straight-up house music built to move bodies. It’s the kind of track that switches the room from “talking” to “dancing” in a few bars—clean groove, uplifting drive, and that satisfying feeling of pure energy without turning into noise for the sake of it.

It plays like a proper crowd-pleaser: bold enough to hit in a set, smooth enough to live on repeat outside the club. The vibe is warm, the rhythm is confident, and the track keeps pushing forward like it knows exactly what it came here to do.

DJ AV1’s remix adds a sharper, more electric flavor

DJ AV1 takes that foundation and turns the dial toward peak-time. His remix brings a distinct edge—more punch, more lift, more club pressure—while keeping the track’s danceable heart intact. It’s not a rewrite, it’s a power-up: the same “Close To You” energy, but tuned for bigger speakers and louder moments.

What makes the remix work is restraint where it matters. The groove stays readable, the atmosphere stays addictive, and the momentum keeps climbing. It’s the kind of version that feels made for a packed floor when you want the crowd to lock in—and stay locked in.

Not their first link-up

This collaboration also isn’t a one-off. If you’ve been following them, you’ll recognize the connection from earlier work like “Risk It All.” “Close To You” feels like the next step: the chemistry is already there, and the result sounds focused—like two artists who know what they want from the same record.