He is known to many by his production moniker, (aka / rich(e)rich) has built a loyal following of friends and fans alike with his ‘always super vibing’ DJ sets of eastern flavoured, funked up, pumping house grooves.

He has given live performances of originals and inspired DJ sets alike in venues from clubs, bars, raves, outdoor festivals and underground parties, to yoga studios, art exhibitions and installations, at TEDxSBU 2013, and even at a Kadampa Buddhist Temple.

First introduced to piano by his grandfather at age 5,

Pthelo has spent his life expanding his instrumental abilities to include bass, guitar, drums, vibraphone and assorted percussion, as well as exploring a variety of ethnic instruments including kalimba and dulcimer. His passion for engineering, composition, and sound design was first tapped when introduced to sampling and synthesis in the early 1990’s after being exposed to the experimental sounds of Industrial and Electronica artists such as Aphex Twin and Skinny Puppy. As the chief founder and label head at Om Shapta he intends to continue releasing music of his own while also helping to expose new artists.