Richie Londres is an English record producer, film composer, and guitarist who has collaborated with Deftones and Cypress Hill on various projects. He is the founding member and producer of Sol Invicto, Cultura Londres Proyecto, and Okujira.
Londres is the founder and primary producer of the underground instrumental group Sol Invicto, described as cinematic industrial electronic metal. The project features Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter, Cypress Hill's Eric Bobo, UK drum and bass producer Technical Itch (Mark Caro), and drummer Dan Foord (ex-SikTh).
After years of private releases via the Sol Invicto Comiti members club (established 2017), the project shifted to public availability starting with the 2024 EP Loosely Aware. In 2025, notable releases include the full public version of Initium ft. Zach Hill (a 21-minute reissue of the 2011 track, mastered by Technical Itch, dedicated to a young fan named Jack). and the ongoing weekly Vault of Shadows Bandcamp series (pay-what-you-want exclusives, e.g., "Tokyo Nights", "Under The Surface", etc.).
Londres has stated in interviews: "I'm open to opportunities and reaching a broader audience, but only on my terms," emphasizing resistance to industry pressures and meaning in imperfection.
Cultura Londres Proyecto is a Latin hip hop/electronic project founded by Londres in 2004 with MC Tiago from Bolivia, and featuring Eric Bobo and Juan Rodriguez.
The group toured extensively in the UK from 2006 to 2008, released several music videos and two EPs, and supported artists such as Ozomatli, La Mala Rodriguez, and Joel Ortiz. They performed at the Rhythms of the World festival in 2005. In 2007, they opened for Ozomatli at ShepherdâÂÂs Bush Empire in London. At the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) 2007, they received a "Super Traveler award" from Remezcla.
Cultura Londres underwent musical and lineup changes, receiving positive fan reception worldwide. Due to Tiago's family commitments, focus shifted to Sol Invicto. Londres has expressed intent to return to the project in interviews.
Revived as Cultura Londres Productions in 2022, focusing on film and television scores for the Latin sector in collaboration with Universal Latino.
Londres is based in London, New York City, and Los Angeles. He uses a combination of Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and live instrumentation. Influences include Motown to Aphex Twin.