R.I.D.D.E.M is a live band and beat making team based in Hong Kong with music focused on the essence of rhythm and groove. Led by Mat Lui on bass, Aldous Yu on keys, Akira Mimasu on drums, Arizton Pamplona on guitar and Reggie Yip on vocals, the band’s fresh, DIY approach rooted in genres such as jazz, soul and breakbeat brings a unique, modern sound to Asia’s live music scene. Between modal improvisations, confessional lyricism, and a vibrant creative presence on and off the stage, R.I.D.D.E.M is making moves in Hong Kong and beyond.