Roman Balleza
Roman Balleza (born March 18, 1984), better known as Roman X, is a Los Angeles–based songwriter, producer, musician, and DJ. He and Dan Vikta make up the record production duo Rockystronic, producing pop, hip hop, rock and electronic music.
Roman X | |
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| Birth name | Roman Balleza |
| Also known as | Roman X |
| Born | March 18, 1984 |
| Origin | Mexico City,Mexico |
| Genres | Pop, electronic, hip hop, rock, |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, songwriter, dj, multi-instrumentalist, label owner |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, drums, piano, keyboards, |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Rockystronic, |
| Website | www.twitter.com/_roman_x |
Career
Original songs and production
The duo debuted in 2010 co-writing and co-producing on Christopher Von Uckermann's album Somos debuting at #5 on iTunes Latin Charts. With Christopher the team wrote/produced the songs Situación Perfecta and Imaginación and produced the song Mente Mayor written by Christopher Uckermann. "Situación Perfecta" was mixed by 11 time Grammy award winner engineer Rafa Sardina
Current projects
Roman X and Dan Vikta are working with singer/songwriter Ramez Iskander on his debut album.
Other projects
Tahkus is an electropop band formed by Roman X, Dan Vikta and artist Tahkus Ekedal.
Roman currently DJs electro, progressive, dubstep and house music. He uses synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, music sequencers and controllers to create live remixes of well known songs and original material.
Studio Rockistronic
Roman X and Dan Vikta own a recording studio based in a loft in Downtown Los Angeles.
Discography
2010
From Christopher Von Uckermann Somos
- "Situación Perfecta" co-written/co-produced.
- "Imaginación" co-written/co-produced.
- "Mente Mayor" co-produced.
2011
Rockisrtonic's songs
- "Rebel Yell (Bootleg Remix)"
- "Wishing"
- "Separation ( with Thakus )"
- "Wobblegum I"
- "Wobblegum II"
- "Wobblegum III"
- "Wobblegum IV"
- "Wobblegum V"
- "Rockistronic DH1"
- "Rockistronic DH2"
- "Popstep I"
- "Popstep II"
- "Popstep III"
References
- "Un día con Christopher Von Uckermann (parte I)" (in Spanish). November 16, 2010. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- "Christopher Von Uckermann launches his solo career today with the release of his debut album "SOMOS"". BoomOnLine.com. November 16, 2010. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- "Christopher Von Uckermann debuta como solista con su disco 'Somos'" (in Spanish). Terra.com. November 17, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2013.