RICK HOLDEN DROPS A VOCAL TRANCE LOVE LETTER TO THE EARLY 2000S WITH YOU ARE THE ONE
Release Date: 25th April 2025
Pre-Save here: https://ditto.fm/you-are-the-one-rick-holden
Prepare to be swept away into a shimmering, dreamlike world, Rick Holden, the Manchester-based maestro of melody, is unleashing his latest single, You Are The One, on the 25th April, 2025. This isn’t just a track; it’s a time machine dialed straight back to the golden era of early 2000s vocal trance, dripping with nostalgia and pulsing with fresh energy.
Hailing from Droylsden, Rick is an independent dance music producer with a mission: to resurrect the euphoric, heart-pounding vibes of Clubland’s heyday. “I’ve always loved those classic vocal trance tracks,” he reveals through his craft. “I wanted to bring that sound back, something uplifting, something magical.” And You Are The One delivers just that. Its lyrics paint a vivid picture of discovering your soulmate in a mystical, otherworldly realm, wrapped in a blanket of soaring synths and driving beats that demand movement.
Crafted with a modern twist on retro tools, Rick built this gem using a high end PC with his trusty Digital Audio Workstation, dialling in the iconic trance tones with the Vital synth plugin. The final polish? A meticulous mixdown in Audacity. The result is a pristine, dancefloor-ready anthem that feels both timeless and cutting-edge. And there’s more to come, Rick’s already hard at work on an official lyric video, set to drop within a week of the release, giving fans a visual portal into his ethereal soundscape.
Rick Holden’s musical journey kicked off in the early ’90s, tapping out tunes on Commodore 64 and Amiga systems before leveling up to a Roland XP50 Synth and Cubase. Now, armed with DAWs and plugins, he’s honed a signature style that’s all about melody, uplift, and relentless rhythm. From the bouncy beats of Cappella and Sash! to the raw energy of Scooter and Harris & Ford, his influences weave through every track he creates. Whether it’s trance, hardstyle, or pure dancefloor fire, Rick’s music is built to move you, body and soul.
