The French producer makes a striking entrance on Insomniac’s offshoot imprint with an attitude-driven club weapon.
Seasoned house producer Rafael Cerato makes his debut appearance on Insomniac’s IN / ROTATION label on November 4th with his new single, “Rude Boy,” an electrifying indie dance cut that’s poised to tear through the club.
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With close to two decades spent refining his craft across house and techno, French sensation Rafael Cerato has been proven that he knows his way around all types of crowd-pleasers. For his debut outing on IN / ROTATION, he sets his sights on the burgeoning indie dance space. “Rude Boy” dives headfirst into a gritty, club-focused groove, one that is engineered for high-voltage moments on the dancefloor. Anchored to a grime-style vocal hook, the hip-hop phrases shred through the track with serious torque. The weighty, rolling rhythms mirror the badman aesthetic with its buzzsaw basslines, sharp percussion loops, whizzing synth fills, and an ululating siren-filled breakbeat breakdown that hits like controlled chaos.
Speaking to the raw energy fueling his new single, Rafael Cerato says, “‘Rude Boi’ is all about attitude—big bass, playful energy, and that wild club vibe that makes people move without thinking. It’s a pure release.”
With roots in Aix-en-Provence, Rafael Cerato has stayed in tune with the spirit of the underground for more than a decade. Renowned for his ability to transcend above house and techno, his prolific output draws from an array of genres, such as new wave, dark disco, EBM, filter house, and melodic techno. Since 2020 alone, Cerato has released two full-length albums, his debut ‘Requiem’ and the subsequent ‘My Reality,’ and has collaborated with respected names from the likes of Innellea, Marc Romboy, Vintage Culture, Tiesto, and ID ID. His productions have earned tastemaker support from heavyweights like Solomun, Gorgon City, and John Summit.
Beyond the studio, Rafael Cerato has hit notable stages around the world, with past performances at Hï Ibiza, Pacha, Egg London, Tribe Festival, Zuckerbot, and Spekto Open Air. He’s rounding out a fruitful 2025, with upcoming sets in Argentina at El Teatrino, Hipodromo de la Plata, Open Air pm at Acceso Punta Carrasco, as well as a stop at KOKO Electronic (London), and his ‘RITUALS’ 4 YEARS showcase via a back-to-back set with Einmusik.
With “Rude Boy,” Rafael Cerato stakes his claim on IN / ROTATION, bringing a gritty yet infectious sound that serves as a testament to his ability to stay leaps and bounds ahead of where the underground is headed.
Rafel Cerato’s new single “Rude Boy” is available on all platforms via IN/ROTATION Records.
More about Rafael Cerato
Based in Marseille, France and Ibiza, Rafael Cerato has firmly established himself as one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking figures in electronic music, crafting a sound that fuses melodic power with club-ready groove. Known for his distinctive blend of emotional depth, percussive drive, and rolling basslines, Rafael has released on some of the world’s most respected labels, including Diynamic, Belonging, Musical Freedom, Experts Only, and 1001/Tomorrowland Music. In 2025, he continues to push boundaries with a string of high-impact releases: Cool N’ Calm EP with Tiësto on Musical Freedom, Sound Vibrate on 1001/Tomorrowland Music, Unleashed with Innellea on Mind Against’s Belonging label, and Todo on Experts Only. His music reached over 2.8 million listeners across 149 countries on Spotify last year, amassing millions of streams and solidifying his place among the top melodic techno and house artists worldwide.
Rafael’s global presence is undeniable, with performances at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues around the globe. In 2025 alone, he took the stage at Tribe Festival (São Paulo), Ultra Music Festival (Miami) as part of Diynamic’s takeover,
Zuckerbot Festival (Germany), Elrow Barcelona, and Spekto Open Air (Kazakhstan). His club résumé is equally impressive, boasting appearances at Pacha Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, Soho Dubai, Laroc Club (Brazil), Sound (Los Angeles), and Klein Istanbul, among others. Whether delivering an intimate club set or commanding a massive festival crowd, Rafael is celebrated for his ability to connect deeply with audiences and create unforgettable moments on the dance floor.
Supported by some of the biggest names in the industry — including Solomun, Vintage Culture, Fisher, Chris Lake, Innellea, CamelPhat, Tiësto, Max Styler, Korolova, Mau P, Meduza, David Guetta, and Benny Benassi — Rafael Cerato continues to shape the sound of the global underground. With upcoming releases on Catch & Release, In/Rotation, and Nu Moda, 2025 is set to be one of his most impactful years yet, as he expands his reach across the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
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More about IN / ROTATION
Launched in 2017, Insomniac’s IN / ROTATION is a label living under Insomniac Music Group that is dedicated to the freshest house sounds on heavy rotation. From established artists to buzzing up-and-comers, the imprint has showcased names from across the four-on-the-floor spectrum, ranging from bass house, tech house and every shade tucked in between. Its catalog has brought forth a whole host of noteworthy artists, including Westend, SIDEPIECE, Cloverdale, Bleu Clair, Qlank, SQWAD, Casmalia, Masteria, Corrupt (UK), Capozzi, LO’99, Hollaphonic, Hidden Face, and so many more.
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