Ricardo Padua (Jan 18th 1993, Mexico City) is a Mexican songwriter, artist and producer. He started studying classical piano at the age of seven and has been in several music academies throughout the years. He is currently enrolled with Berklee College of Music studying Music Production and Technology. He's been taught by big personalities like Adriana Balic (Pink Vocalis) and has taken courses by Alan Parsons (Legendary Engineer for The Beatles and Pink Floyd)
In 2012 Ricardo was up for GRAMMY® consideration after the release of his debut EP “My Name Is..” He was working with Iyari Velazquez on a Pop Duo called TWICE but due to them wanting different career paths the group split in June 2013. He is currently the head engineer and music producer of Space Disco 65.
In 2009 Ricardo started what is now “Ontempo Entertainment” and has been working with his friend Fernando Tamés on the entertainment company which includes a Record Label recognized by the NARAS (The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) and has partnered with Distribution Giant “Believe Digital”
Ricardo is now an active member of the LA Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, as well as licensed by BMI as a songwriter and artist.
In 2012 Ricardo was up for GRAMMY® consideration after the release of his debut EP “My Name Is..” He was working with Iyari Velazquez on a Pop Duo called TWICE but due to them wanting different career paths the group split in June 2013. He is currently the head engineer and music producer of Space Disco 65.
In 2009 Ricardo started what is now “Ontempo Entertainment” and has been working with his friend Fernando Tamés on the entertainment company which includes a Record Label recognized by the NARAS (The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) and has partnered with Distribution Giant “Believe Digital”
Ricardo is now an active member of the LA Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, as well as licensed by BMI as a songwriter and artist.
