Rick West Cyberzone 1999 

I moved to Orlando in 95. I wouldn't trade the decade that folllowed for anything. Cyberzone, Firestone late night and Old School Sundays, Disco night at Barbarella....thank you Rick for the soundtrack to what has been an amazing ride❤

Rest in peace Rick! You and Painted Puppy made the Breakz scene what it was!

Omg, every frkn track is the best in my life...this entire set takes me back to my 20s..now at 46 it's just as amazing as it was back then...ravers, bboys, candi kids, taggers, punks, all the weird or cool people always showing up best part was when the bboys from Albuquerque would all show up to the El Paso TX raves and take up an entire area of the dance floor and breakdance pop lock to the EPTX break djs...there were 2 djs that played Florida breaks back in the mid to late 90s and darn got me hooked on the Florida breaks..always a dream to go to Florida and hear the breakbeat djs..I never been but it's on my bucket list..until then I LOVE YOUR FLORIDA BREAKBEAT SCENE.. MAD RESPECT & MUCH LOVE, ❤❤❤ PLUR FROM THIS LATINA FROM EL PASO TX...

Central Florida was a good place to be. From 97-2000. Thank you Mr. West.Your flavored beats collection helped me feel the beat other then react differently. God Bless. Always a Central Florida Legend.

Four of us moved to Orlando in '93.. We had no idea at the time, that we were at Ground Zero. We were so fkn Lucky.

RIP...from Ybor/Tampa/Clearwater 86 to 1999 ouch getting old sucks Peace...

R.I.P Rick West you will be missed I was there to see the whole scene unfold from 93 to 2000 those are some of my favorite memories. You were my top fav of all the break beat artist. Peace out

I loved when Orlando was yhe rave capitol of the world!!😊 Orlando was the shit!! No.doubt!👋 Those were the days😋 Memories l wil never forget!💯 #RaVEBuNNy👯. Still love the music.❤

Love the music still in 2024!!! CLASSIC!!!

I did not know of Rick West's passing and am sorry to hear this, he had a huge impact on me . I was at his Flavored Beats release party at Cyberzone, when he took the stage at 4am, was so awesome, also saw him in Cocoa Beach, Storm Club and also at Krush, but he was so good and just sorry to hear this.

Rick was one of the most non credited djs and I feel he didn't get enough credit for his mixing ability, his production skills and all the exceptional compilations he put out- he was a genius! RIP Rick West we will miss u and u have made your mark!

Im from Baltimore. I lived in Florida from 99 til 2007. I was blessed into the scene in Baltimore and Washington dc going to weekly partys at rise,fever,Sunday mass,buzz,sting around the legend charles feelgood, scott Henry, dj who plus headliners from all around the world. The scene was incredible. When i moved to Florida i was everywhere from tampa to Orlando miami west palm ft Lauderdale Gainesville Panama city beach destin ft walton Florida had so many great venues and djs to count but one that stood out was the icon rick west. He always threw down and the party was all the way up. His set selection and seamless smooth mixing style was perfection. Not to mention that rick was cool as a fan. Nothing but love. His impact on the culture truly legendary. Thanks for blessing us Rick! You will always be in the hearts of us tru break heads . Rest in peace good brother✌️🫶🙏💯

Been a big fan for years. Rick West, only old school break beat junkies know about. I'm one of those junkies. At work release after doin 12 years an I only got til Jan. 10,2015. It's been a long trip, but this shit is over. Peace Rick and every break beat junky out there

Rick west was a friend and badass DJ spent many nights at cyberzone.dancing til 4 in the morning.

I haven't listened to breaks in awhile but every single time I listen to the old school Florida sound it brings me back to all of Florida!! I'm a South Florida native so the Edge and then it became The Chili Pepper, Play, Casablanca, 3299, the original Club Space, Nocturnal,, Liquid, Level, and then in Orlando the Blue Room, Firestone, Cyberzone, and others I was partying so hard I couldn't remember, then Tampa..... Masquerade, 1509, Amphitheatre, Floyd's, and I'll never forget Simon's in Gainesville!! Those were the days!!!

Being in my early 20's through the late 90's and early 2000's was an absolute pleasure. Living in Orlando and being apart of the breakbeat scene, was an awesome experience. Something I will always treasure!

lived in Melbourne and was at Firestone,Cyberzone between 96-99 every chance I could get what special times. Epic DJs Rick Dj icey K5 No mobiles with cameras only pagers. How we manage to get home in one piece god knows. Peace out Rick you brought a lot of joy and unity to many.

Wow, so good to read the comments from all my friends. I also was there, ICON, CyberZone, AAHZ. Rick West, had a Resident on Thursdays @ the BlueRoom. I would get off work. Change in the car. Dance my ass off for 3 hours every Thursday. I love you Rick. Thanks for the Music, Vibes, Friendship, Memories. PLUR

seen Rick a thousand times kept us rockin soulrays,cyberzone,outer limits.been listening too this music since 1991. I was part of the old skool.

Dood, I want to thank you for this track. Such a legend in Florida. Great upload.

I was blessed to make it to Florida while he was still at this club-I danced hard all night. AWESOME memories

I remember back in the day I’m from Tampa club, Eden, boat, yard fantasy ranch even went to the zen festival in Polk county

WOW! Almost 1 million impressions. Rick West is smiling down on this video. From time to time I come back to watch this and remember the star of my career. Rick was always super friendly and a joy to work alongside. I certainly miss the friendship of so many great Florida artists. Times have changed so much in music.

Just got hipped to this guy 3/4 years ago.. RIP all his mixes are consistent... Raw n funky

R.I.p. rick. Had the pleasure of opening for him and visiting painted puppy records. He was awesome. I was blown away at how fast he mixed

There will never be time and place like cyberzone back then. It was some of the most fun I've had in my life. The hole scene was awe inspiring from the music that you didn't hear anywhere else to the break dancers. What a time it was to be a teenager having fun.

Nice tribute video to Rick West. I actually feel bad for people that didn't get to experience these badass times whether you experienced it in Lousinana or Florida. Two states that absolutley pioneered the breatbeat scene. Love seeing more and more people uploading this genre of music to keep Breakz alive. PLUR

Best times of my life were in Cyberzone....this was an epic era!

I think I can speak for all of us to say we have NEVER heard someone say "boy, I had a shi++y time at that rave..."

Rest In Peace! So happy I was able to meet and talk to Rick West! Super kind person amazing artist, music lover!

Cyberzone was my main hangout back in the day! Dabbled in lots of other clubs and parties but Cyberzone was special! Nothing else quite like it. Always, always, always good vibes, best wardrobes, best music, best toys, best crowds. Then Liquid for the afterparty. Fuck my high school reunion, but I'd have a cyberzone reunion!

I was a RAVER and loved, and still love all the music…but BREAK BEATS were always my favorite!!! Then the kids that would dance to this….. AMAZING!! So glad I experienced that whole scene!!

RIP, Rick. You'll never know how much you inspired my love of electronic music and the FL Breaks scene. We will miss you

Wow, I remember this set...Rick was an amazing dj and just a really nice guy...RIP!!! Thank for posting Jeff!!!

I was in S-W Florida from 98-2004. That scene was insane....lol. I will never forget. Some of the best times I ever had was down there and this scene.

OMG. Cyberzone. wow talk about a blast from the past!!! love.....

Heavier Than Gravity - Rick West - And the crew in da house. ( always amazing ) R.I.P dude! Mad respect till this day!

R.I.P. my brother to one of the all time greats. Omg this brings back the days of the Orlando ,Tampa Raves Florida has the best breakbeat DJs in the world. 808 for life.

Hell ya he was the bomb I was a raver from 1997-2002. Music was amazing

Very few people mention smaller clubs so I want to see who remembers Club Kays, Studio 183, Ice Palace, Cafe Casablancas (The Button South), Afterhours at Zippers "The Bass Station", Salvations- Thats simply repping a few Miami clubs I had a blast at. Feel free to add your own from other parts of South Florida like Club Soda, Abandoned Winn Dixie parties, Moscows, Purgatory @ Club Boca, Atlantis, The Chili Pepper? Thumbs up if you were there during 96-2001? P.L.U.R. Rick West and his music was there!

I was there for this set, and at Cyberzone every chance I could get. Resident bb! Lamb Chop in the house 🙌🫶

I was chilling with Rick a few months before he passed away at Mojos Memorial party in the 941 . its sad the passing of the two both great artist and friends R.I.P.

Best show I ever saw. 98 soul rayz Daytona Beach.

Gone but never forgotten. Used to hang out at Icon and watch Rick spin. He was and will always be a legend of Orlando Breaks.

Rick was one hell of an artist over 15 years I really appreciated his music. His flavored beats collection will live on forever.

HE'S A BAD MOFO ON THE VINYL !!!!!!!!!!!!!! SAW HIM WITH MIKE N CHARLIE EAST COAST FL.

I remember going in to the Painted Puppy back in the day to buy CD's from Rick. Even though I was just a regular customer, he was always very kind to me and would chat with me, such a great guy! Legend, and truly missed.

Rick West was the best DJ of his time I still for a split second while listening to this feel like I'm rolling

I remember waiting in line to get in cyberzone and the place would be banging. Good times

Drove to CyberZone every Friday night from 99-01 from Daytona when Sol-Rays line up sucked... Still remember the bar that glowed with your handprints lol

Rick was one of my favorite djs I miss the good ole rave scene from Orlando down to Miami . Florida definitely had the vibe from big event to warehouse raves 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

Jeff ... Great Post brings back a lot of Great times Hope everyone is doing Good!!!

Rick west is and always will be one of the BEST djs to come out of Florida period! He's a legend and will be missed!

Rick West was the baddest!! A legend during the South Florida Breaks Era

I new him from my brother and other friends alike, he definitely had a talent that nobody can match,,, listening to his music and mixes takes me back to my roots of old school Tampa Bay,,,where the rest of country couldn't fade

Not just from a DJ standpoint but producer he had skillz..He was a master at panning his beats through each speaker.. ..This is best genre ever!!

From FLAVORED BEATZ, to LIVE MIXES, in my opinion, GODS GIFT TO THE TABLES......... wish I could be half as good as he was, and EVER WILL B!!!!!! Dys- Funktional

600 North on New year's eve was insane to, first sunrise.

Me and my husband were there boyfriend and girlfriend at the time had an amazing time ,Miss those yrs96-2001we raved❤❤

Thanks for the upload. Rick was sick DJ. Miss the "old"days. AHZ(Kimball, Andy, Chris); The Edge(Icee, Robbie Clark); DJ Orlando @ JJ Whispers, Lee Rd. Brad Smith in Ybor City. Huge tunes, great times.

RIP Rick, we hung a few times, your sets, though you were always hammered, were flawless... thx for the great memories...

Love the ACID on this Track...👊🏽

thanks Jeff Kenny for this upload one love R.I.P MR. Rick West

rick west was and always be a legend in his own right! from painted puppy to all of the flavor beats , everything he did was flawless! R.I.P. rick your spirit will always live on inside your music and the souls you touched throughout your time here. love ya brotha!

Rest in peace Rick your music still living within us today

The work put into the making of the visuals of this video would make Rick proud. RIP my friend.

Rick was doing before most. Paved the road. I have his music on cassettes. RIP brother. We love your music. Thank you

Man.., Icon, bbANN, I-C, RICK..., Breakin* to Florida BreakZ!- an awesome time to live though!- A Peaceful.., Lovely community.. Respectful of one another- ~°~ Creating Unity ^_,^

I was at that show...I dj'd there with my boy dj nasty from open-2 a few times, and partied there every Friday til the sun came up!!! that place was a grimey ass drug den, but goddamn was it fun!!! There has never been a party cub that can compare to cyberzone before or since in central fl. Fuck I miss the Orlando Breaks scene!!!

Omg!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤I started to wonder if i was the only Rick West fan left around. i still think His Flavored Beats collection was the best ever. !!

I was at this show in 99. R.i.p. Rick

Damn good representation of the breaks scene in 99. I originated in Tampa as a kid but have been in new orleans since 92. State Place Theater and Escapades baby!!!! Respect to all yall other OG MF who helped make the scene what it is. Best memories of my life were from those years. I just hit 40. Now I guess ill just sit around and wait to die. 😆

This scene was peaking (I remember very little of '99) Awesome post=)

still listening 2019!!! ♪

ah yeah! These were the best times ;) I was probably at this event. Thanks for posting. Can we go back to '99?!

I know fo sho I was there!!! hazy times but cyberzone in O-town, drop zone!!! what!!!!

Seen Rick West, Baby Anne, DJ Icey, and a bunch of others at Club Harmony in Palm Bay. Those where the days. Good times had by all.

How about some Baby Anne? You know the BASS QUEEN!!!!!

Rick West, rise in peace!!! i used to go Traxs in Ybor City in 91, mang what a memories!!! another phase it became czar, and now its closed.

RIP.....still banging your jams...."b-.-d"

Who remembers the flavored beats cd release parties at Masquerade theater in the Ybor city

I met him a few times.we actually had him come to ft Myers to a party we through.i seen him at the Florida sports park in naples.ultra.zen.playskool.alot of raves in the late 90s. Great DJ

Still rocking Flavored Beats for those we have lost RIP Rick West. A legend and one of if not the best ever

I was here. Such a big smile on my face. R.I.P Rick I still have the t-shirt from your memorial night. Some of the best time of my life wad at events where Rick would be on the flyer.

Bro I saw at him cyberzone,sol rays and somewhere in Tampa...but I lost my fucking mind at his set in cyberhole baby!

@ 1.38..Beautiful song thats rides out💜 LOVE

Factory Visuals --- much love....TOMCAT.... with more love to all the heads of old and full of florida funk .... BIG HUGS and all that junk

I'll never forget hearing him at my boy Randy's cabin in the woods. He stayed and partied til the early morning....pretty cool guy... RIP

fucking amazing music i cant believe i lived 5 mins from cyberzone when this was going ,but i did know ......sooo glad you allowwed me enjoy it!!

Thanks for posting this.

central fl mid to late 90's progressive house and breaks. wish I could go back!

While my partying days are long over, I still love the music. I'm not sure how the scene is these days, but from 1999-2004 in NC, SC, you could find a decent local weekly anywhere you went and there wasn't a weekend that passed without a ridiculous party in Raleigh, Charlotte, Greenville SC, Myrtle Beach. Wilmington. I was lucky enough to see Rick West a couple of times, along with Jackal & Hyde, Merlyn, Baby Anne, Infinity, Sharaz, B.L.I.M., Rennie Pilgrem, Exzakt, Draco, Sploo, Icey, Friction & Spice. Debbie D, and dozens more. A different time, a different place, but definitely some of the best memories ever.

Still gives me goosebumps 💗 Forever missed 💗💔💗

Very Euphoric and for 99 what a year of the decade.

Man, when i tell you that was a GREAT nite!!! He did his thing. Really wish we can go back the those time. Best time Ever!! Long live Cyberzone!! If you never experienced that club😢 for you. Thanx for a GREAT show R/W!!!

Hey Russell Barnet I was at the Turtle Cub when it had gotten raided . After that they shut it down

🫡 Rick thanks for all the FLAVOR ✌️

Coming out in the morning I hsd so fun

miss you rick down at port charlotte at dj gumbee club awsome weekends hung out with you icey gumbee rest in peace bro....never be another dj like west....also dj ariees

Yea.... The good old days I about cried every time I saw the edge as that country bar.