Rikki & Daz
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | John Matthews (Rikki), Daz Sampson |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Music singles, remixes |
Rikki & Daz consisted of a British pop pair created in 2002 by John Matthews, also known as Ricardo Autobahn, and Daz Sampson. Matthews, who gained recognition with the Cuban Boys, adopted the stage name Rikki, while Sampson performed under the name Daz. Their only release, "Rhinestone Cowboy (Giddy Up Giddy Up)", was a reinterpretation of Glen Campbell's classic "Rhinestone Cowboy", incorporating Campbell's original vocals and featuring him in the music video. This track achieved a peak position of number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 16 in Ireland. Additionally, the duo collaborated with the band Hyperbubble to produce a cover of this song on Hyperbubble's 2017 album Western Ware.
In 2003, they issued a remix of DJ Bobo’s track "Chihuahua" under the credit "Rikki & Daz Vs. JJ Mason Remix". JJ Mason, who had previously partnered with Sampson in the duo Fraud Squad—known for songs such as "The Crown" and "The Feeling"—also handled mixing duties on several of Sampson’s projects.
Matthews and Sampson further achieved recognition as the Barndance Boys, a novelty country-folk ensemble formed in 2003.
Singles
| Title | Year | UK | AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Rhinestone Cowboy (Giddy Up Giddy Up)" (featuring Glen Campbell) | 2002 | 12 | 81 |
Remixes
- 2003: "Chihuahua" (Rikki & Daz vs. JJ Mason Remix)