Rio Tashan is continuing his rapid rise through the UK club scene with the announcement of his forthcoming single, “One & Only,” arriving via Seth Troxler‘s acclaimed Slacker 85 imprint. The London-based DJ and producer, whose roots run deep in the UK’s drum & bass culture, is building momentum with a release that blends vintage influences with contemporary club energy.
The single marks another significant milestone in what is shaping up to be a breakout year for Rio Tashan. Following the release of his debut 2026 single and a well-received remix for Slacker 85, the rising producer has quickly earned the attention of one of electronic music’s most respected tastemakers.
Reflecting on the creative process behind the track, Rio Tashan explained: “This record came together surprisingly quickly. After finishing my remix for the compilation, I found myself falling in love with creating music that nods to the sound of the ’80s while giving it a modern edge that still feels right at home in the club.”
At the center of “One & Only” is a carefully chosen sample from Teena Marie’s classic hit “Lovergirl,” a vocal that had been sitting in his collection for years before finally finding its perfect place. “The vocal from Teena Marie’s ‘Lovergirl’ was actually something I’d had sitting in my sample bank for ages, and as soon as I started digging for vocals, it instantly came to mind,” he noted.
What began as a simple demo submission soon became a memorable full-circle moment. Hoping only that Seth Troxler might play the track in one of his DJ sets, Rio Tashan instead received an offer to release it on one of his favorite labels. “I sent it over to Seth just thinking he’d give it a play, but instead he came straight back saying he wanted to sign it and then told me ‘Lovergirl’ was his mum’s favourite jam. I couldn’t believe it. It’s one of those moments that felt meant to be, and now the record is coming out on one of my favourite labels. It still doesn’t quite feel real.”
The release follows an impressive run of activity throughout 2026. Earlier this year, Rio Tashan teamed up with Kosmo Kint for his debut single on Y.O.U.R.S., before delivering a remix for Addy Weitzman on Slacker 85. With “One & Only,” he further establishes himself as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging house artists, delivering a record already gaining support from DJs across the underground scene.
Away from the studio, Rio Tashan has assembled an extensive run of performances throughout the summer and beyond. His schedule includes appearances at Sankeys Manchester, Hideout Festival, Appetite On The Farm, PIV Ibiza, Glitterbox, UNVRS, Defected Croatia, Hï Ibiza, Hidden Manchester, and KOKO London. He’s also continuing to grow his own label and event brand, Expressions, which launched with a successful nine-date UK tour. With “One & Only” set to arrive on Slacker 85, Rio Tashan continues to showcase a sound that bridges nostalgic influences with modern house music, reinforcing his reputation as one of the UK’s most promising new talents.