Clive Ricko also known as ‘DJ Sparks’ has been a DJ now for around 20 years, he started late at the age of 21 playing speed garage.
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DJ Sparks then moved onto ‘UKG’ in the early days of his career as a’ UK DJ’. His first venue was in a pub in Redditch and within a few weeks the pub then became very busy like a nightclub!
Clive was approached by a club owner who asked him to play there. This was exciting times for Clive aka DJ Sparks as a new DJ to play at his first nightclub.
You can follow DJ SPARKS on Mixcloud and can be found also on Facebook.
12 months or so had passed and Clive decided he wanted to up his game and start playing in Birmingham , his home town. Clive found a spot in a after clubs place and the same thing then happened again ! Within weeks it was absolutely packed out , week in and week out!
DJ Sparks was then approached by Birmingham main and biggest pirate radio station to play on there, ‘Silk City Radio’. Clive then stayed with Silk City Radio for a further 15 years and in this time he has played in the most biggest events alongside some big names like DJ EZ, DREAM TEAM and loads more events like GARAGE NATION, SUN CITY, CREAM OF THE CROP and CLUB SILK.
DJ Sparks went over to NAPA with DJ LUCK and MC NEAT, SWEETIE IRE, and ED CASE. He then came back to the UK and did GARAGE NATIONS ‘3rd Birthday Bash’.
DJ Sparks now plays all over the Birmingham club scene!
Clive does Radio on Londons Biggest and Longest Radio called’ FLEX FM’ Where he will travel to London once a month to do their Radio show every last saturday of the month. Midlandsmagic present THE FULL HOUSE AND BASS SHOW WITH CLIVE RICKO & LMD & PREDETAHOST.
DJ Sparks now plays House music under a new allias which is ‘CLIVE RICKO’ he plays House and Base, Deep House and Tech House!
Clive is now also working with a Duo called ‘MIDLANDS MAGIC’ which consists of two DJ’S and one Host, they have been a team for two years now.
Best in house bassline U.K. Garage deep house speed garage soulful house 4×4 bassline house & bass
Clive is a Producer , who has his own studio at home where he is making beats. Clive has done tracks with ‘ED BASE’,’BIG’ and ‘SIOBHAN GALLAGHER’ and more!
Bookings will now go through the CQ team who are now managing all Clives future bookings. Please email your enquiries to cqmanager1@yahoo.com 07376489053
Contact DJ SPARKS djsparks01@hotmail.co.uk / clivericko@gmail.com
Mobile: 07557992398
Look out for this tune very soon ‘SPK DJ SPARKS MC CREED DUBPLATE’
R.I.P Clive Ricko aka DJ Sparks 🌟 Forever deeply and truly missed by everybody that knew you! Fly high and play those bangers in the sky! May God bless and protect you till we all meet you again! Love and Respect! Xxxx
Yes sparky!! Love ur bio bro. Ur big in da game . Naff respect soldier 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾🔥🔥
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Yes my brother DJ sparks, throughly enjoyed reading through your bio & where it all began, very interesting & intrigued by your journey, long may it continue & keep grinding my bro, love your music also, keep them bangers rolling 🔊🎶💯👊🏿
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Big up to you Dj Sparks
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Thanks all for your comments. The blog is looking really good so out to the number one blogger
SWEETSOULJA great work right there 👏🏾👏🏾
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Thank you 😊
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Big up to DJ Sparks doing real well for himself Bless up!!!
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Yes si bring it back to Birmingham
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Top genuine bloke always smiling truley missed r.I.p SILKCITY soldier from reano rest easy bro
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R.I.P DJ Sparks so so heartbroken that you are gone but God called you as he needed another angel 😇 R.I.P Clive true legend lovely bloke never ever forgotten !!! I will keep this blog going for you as you wanted 💙🙏
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Remember his beginnings, stringing all bits of second hand equipment together in his bedroom at Church Rd. Moseley to drop beats and my aunt complaining of the noise.
Was not surprised you made it on the club scene as you were very determined.
Always positive and smiling with that gold tooth and that Infectious chuckle..
Can’t believe I ain’t gonna see ya again my fave cuz… 💔💔
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Rip Clive…absolutely gutted that I won’t get to see you again. I will treasure the video’s I have of us all in the studio. Your going to be truly missed by many. Will miss your happy smily face. Fly high lovely 💙 your never be forgotten. Xxxx
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I knew him since young always had such a inspiring outlook to life .I can’t believe the angels needed you more than we did .I will continue to carry on like u always told me it’s our life and only we can change the things we need too ,Thank you for being such a wing for me .now you have your own wings I hope your still flying high sparky .x
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Thoughts with you Hun Godbless you xx
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I came across Midlands Magic only a few months ago and fell in love. I totally admire the respect and loyalty that Midlands have for each other. What really got me hooked was the interaction with people. In life people stay awhile some only for a short time, Clive, you have made an impression on my heart, I will listen for you in the tunes.
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RIP DJ Sparks gained you’re angel wings far too early go have them dancing in the sky 🌌 GBNF talent at it best Legend love mysen & my girls Jayne ,Lorraine,Claire ,Keelaa, Shantelle ,
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Lovely comments!! Thanks everyone keep them coming! So so much love been shown tonight !! He was loved by so many! Big up BSR massive shout out to you all you have truly done him proud !!! R.I.P big man 💙🙏💫
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Rest in peace big man ..
10 year Friendship nothing but fun and laughter
Always had the biggest smile that could light up any room. You will be missed by many but NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN.
Fly High Big Man
Love Sarah & Bailey ❤️☝🏼❤️
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Sparks words cannot express how you will be missed. The past few days have taught me life is way too short. Never a dull face, your passion for music was always evident. Fly high bro
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Rest easy sparks. RIP
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Great dj great friend still have those tracks we was gonna finish so sad 😔 rest in peace 🎤♩🎶
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Beautiful words from all Clive’s friends / family .. beautiful words for a beautiful, gentle and loving man! Fly high DJ SPARKS… 🙏💙
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I only just gound out throughsending him a happy birtgday message god rest his soul x
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Shout outs still going up and out to you Clive! May God watch over you and forever keep you close till we all meet you again! You’ll never ever be forgotten and your legacy will forever live on!!! Your friends are all keeping your name and memories forever fly high and live on!!! R.I.P Gods beautiful Angel 😇 🙏🏾💙
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As his long time partner I am still in shock that the angles took him from me. The amount of love and respect people have for Sparks is amazing. He knew he was big on the scene but I don’t think he knew how big.
Thank you for keeping this blog going it’s lovely.
Miss and love you always my one and only 💙xxx
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Awww my heart goes out to you lovely! Godbless you! Yes I was working on this for him he phoned me to ask me if I’d add more for him but then I heard he passed and sadly didn’t get to do it 😪 I felt so sad and was in shock … but will always keep this out there for him .. Prayers with you hun xxxxxx R.I.P Sparks 🙏🏾
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