Rizal Aliga (RIZ aka RSD) is 19 years old from Vallejo, CA. Riz is currently a second-year Legal Studies (major)/Education (minor) affiliated with Cowell College. Riz has been at KZSC since early November, first contributing to two blogs along with DJ Elbo, the 2016-2017 Hip-Hop Director. Then later became DJ Elbo's mentee of "Got Rapps?" (Friday's 10PM-12AM) in Winter 2017.
Riz graduated the Intro to Radio course in Winter 2017. He was the first person to interview the hottest rap group in the world, SOB X RBE on February 4, 2017, receiving recognition by HYPEBEAST, XXL, theFader, & COMPLEX, alongside receiving Volunteer of the (Winter) Quarter, logging 44 hours, the most by an Intro to Radio student (according to DJPK).
Came Spring 2017, Riz became the first person to host a student-run Island Reggae show "Highway To Irie" (Saturday's 10PM-12AM), receiving assistance by DJ Mu & DJ MoKat. With that, Riz interviewed huge artists like Katchafire, Sammy J, Rebel Souljahz, Eli-Mac & Jordan T.
RSD, who also works with UCSC Athletics as the Event Manager, Announcer/DJ/Marketing & Advertisements, has recently revived and has been appointed as the Sports Director at KZSC, which has been vacant since 2015.
In Summer 2017, Riz has co-hosted two shows, "Got Rapps?" (Monday's 10PM-12AM) with outgoing Hip-Hop Director DJ Elbo & "That's Fresh!" (Thursday's 10PM-12AM) with incoming Hip-Hop Director DJ Jinx.
RSD currently rolls with four (4) shows this Fall 2017, "That's Fresh" (Monday's 11PM-12AM) with Hip-Hop Director DJ Jinx, sometimes "Queen Beats" (Tuesday's 10PM-12AM) with DJ Jinx & DJ Kaviar, "Got Rapps?" (Wednesday's 10PM-12AM) with DJ Elbo, & revived "Slug Talk" (Friday's 5PM-5:30PM).
Since then, Riz has contributed to a whopping 28 interviews (written/blogs/audio/video/on-air) & counting! Riz describes KZSC as life-enhancing & has met people he'd never thought he'd meet. Follow him on social media: @rizzystaydizzy or email him sports@kzsc.org
RIZ AKA RSD talks to YID quickly after his short opener for Philthy Rich at The Catalyst in Downtown Santa Cruz. They talk about: the new songs, Kane City, the message behind his music videos, Detroit, Bay Area collaborations, & plans for an upcoming solo EP. Check out the interview below! YID – Fuck Fame […]
Johnny Maxwell stops by 88.1FM KZSC Santa Cruz College Radio for an exclusive interview with DJ RIZ AKA RSD on 4.17.18. In this interview, the two talk about: his debut EP, X Factor, National Television, remixes, secrets behind his name, Show & Prove, connecting with Rexx Life, DMP Fest, and artists he’s willing to work […]
RIZ AKA RSD connects with ALLBLACK with a quick interview after he opened up for SOB X RBE at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA. In this segment, they conversate about where he resides, community service, the meaning behind his name, his septum piercing, recent collaborations with two rap groups & what he’s dropping next! […]
Born Xavier Patton, Xslapz is a 19-year-old DJ residing from Vallejo, CA but lived in every part of Vallejo. After his father realized that he is a social and popular kid in high school, his mother bought him a DJ turntable set. He linked up with SOB X RBE because Yhung T.O. and he went […]
Shoreline Mafia consists of four main rappers: Ohgeesy, Fenix, Rob Vicious, & Master Kato. This upcoming group based out of Los Angeles, CA, is a group you cannot miss performing live! They just recently inked a deal with Atlantic Records & are currently on their first “Off The Xtra Tour” which has been sold out at every location. RIZ […]
At the end of every week of 2018, RIZ aka RSD aims to post TWO Dope (Music) Videos that has 1) a dope video/visual concept, 2) a bay area artist (most of the time) & 3) a song that bumps my ear drum the whole week! PLUS, the song/video could be either brand new OR […]
Rhylli Concert Review 6.18.2018 by MelcriadaJune 21, 2018 - 4:00 pm
DJ Fizzi Pop Interviews Boreta from The Glitch Mob!June 19, 2018 - 8:58 pm
DJ Hari’s Dead, a Playlist Inspired by GothJune 7, 2018 - 3:58 pm
Be a Boy (Also a quick review of The Garden at the Catalyst)June 5, 2018 - 10:00 am
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