2008 saw Ryder's debut release. 'Rock Out Of Bed' was given high praise by Nic Fanciulli, who charted it, prior to being signed by Womb (Tokyo) resident, Osamu M for his Outerspace Records imprint.
Not wanting to waste time, Bigger Deer Recordings was formed. A platform of which Lewis had total creative control.
Following the launch of BDR Lewis entered a competition run worldwide by Pioneer & Space Ibiza. After winning the first of four heats, he was invited to play a "heat winner" set at the super club in Ibiza. The party was hosted by Danny Tenaglia, who asked Ryder to play a track in the middle of his main room set. All the while Tenaglia was doing his trade-mark MC'ing, introducing Lewis to the crowd.
Going on to become the overall winner and gaining a residency at Space Ibiza, he played the club one more time in 2008 for the club closing party.
The 2009 Space Ibiza residency kicks off with a pre-opening fiesta at EiBiSi Club in Montornès, Spain. Ryder opened the room followed by Smokin Jo and Danny Howells.
At the Space Ibiza Club opening where Lewis is billed to play the main Discoteca room, followed by Chris Liebing, but Chris has issues with making it to the event s...
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