Rhythm & Culture Music is a record label that reflects Washington, DC’s eclectic influences and organic music scene. With a talented roster of international artists, the label strives to harness sounds from around the world and challenge conceptions of what is considered dance music: tracks put out by the label can be enjoyed while driving down DC's Rock Creek Park or dancing into the late morning hours. This artist owned-and-run label was created by Farid Nouri, resident DJ and one of the founders of Eighteenth Street Lounge and Red, and Thomas Blondet, a DC staple of world class deejaying. The label strives to invigorate today’s music community with sultry infusions of soulful melodies. Combining this concept with acclaimed productions, the label is poised to create a genre of its own.