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{{Short description|American DJ and electronica producer}}
{{notability|Biographies|date=December 2013}}
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| name = DJ Sharaz
|image = Djsharaz_ampitheater.jpg
| image = Djsharaz amphitheater.jpg
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| birth_name = Anthony Sharaz
|background = non_performing_personnel
| alias = Sharaz
|birth_name = Anthony Sharaz
| birth_place = [[Cedarville, Michigan]], [[United States]]
|alias = Sharaz
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|birth_place =[[Cedarville, Michigan]], [[United States]]
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Synthesizer]]|[[Drum kit|drums]]|[[Ableton Live]]}}
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronica]]|[[Florida breaks]]|[[breakbeat]]|[[alternative dance]]}}
|origin = US
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Disc jockey]]|[[record producer]]|[[remixer]]<ref name=interview>{{cite web|url= http://dancemusic.about.com/cs/interviews/a/SharazInt.htm|title= Interview with Sharaz|accessdate= 2008-08-17|publisher= About.com|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111016134426/http://dancemusic.about.com/cs/interviews/a/SharazInt.htm|archive-date= 2011-10-16|url-status= dead}}</ref>}}
|instrument = [[Synthesizer]], [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Ableton Live]]
| years_active =
|genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[Florida breaks]], [[Breakbeat]], [[Alternative dance]]
* 1998–2005

* 2010-present
|occupation = [[Disc jockey]], [[Record producer]], [[Remix]]er<ref>{{cite web |url= http://dancemusic.about.com/cs/interviews/a/SharazInt.htm|title= Interview with Sharaz|accessdate=2008-08-17|publisher=About.com}}</ref>
| label = Nine Four One Media
|years_active = 1998–2005, 2010-present
|label = Nine Four One Media
|website = [http://www.dropthatbass.com/ www.dropthatbass.com]
}}
}}


'''Anthony Sharaz''', better known by his stage name '''DJ Sharaz''', is a [[DJ]] and [[electronica]] producer in the [[Bradenton, FL]] area who is known for many national [[remixes]], especially in the form of [[Florida breaks]] and [[breakbeat]]. He is originally from East Chicago, but in 1986 moved to Florida to attend College. His current company is NineFourOne Media and he holds a [[private pilot]] license.
'''Anthony Sharaz''', better known by his stage name '''DJ Sharaz''', is a [[DJ]] and [[electronica]] producer in the [[Bradenton, FL]] area. He is originally from East Chicago, but in 1986 moved to Florida to attend college. His current company is NineFourOne Media and he holds a [[private pilot]] license.


His influences are largely soul/funk but also include: [[Eddie Kendricks]], [[Isaac Hayes]], [[Candi Staton]], [[Otis Redding]], [[Elvis Presley]], [[Zapp (band)|Zapp]], [[The Stylistics]], [[O'Jays]], [[Bill Withers]], [[Lyrics Born]], [[Sparlha Swa]], [[Slave]], [[Midnight Star]], [[Stevie Wonder]] (pre-1980), [[Al Green]], etc.
His influences are largely soul/funk but also include: [[Eddie Kendricks]], [[Isaac Hayes]], [[Candi Staton]], [[Otis Redding]], [[Elvis Presley]], [[Zapp (band)|Zapp]], [[The Stylistics]], [[O'Jays]], [[Bill Withers]], [[Lyrics Born]], Sparlha Swa, [[Slave (band)|Slave]], [[Midnight Star (band)|Midnight Star]], [[Stevie Wonder]] (pre-1980), [[Al Green]], etc.


He has performed alongside acts such as [[Frankie Bones]], Richard "Humpty" Vission, DJ Mea, [[Darude]], [[DJ Rap]], The Warp Brothers, The Bassbin Twins, [[Paul Oakenfold]], [[DJ Baby Anne]], Storm (UK), Dave London, [[D Fuse|D:Fuse]], [[The Crystal Method]], [[Reid Speed]], and [[DJ Icey]].
Some of his notable remixes: La Roux,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://soundcloud.com/dj-sharaz/clip-la-roux-in-for-the-kill-sharazs-sleep-when-youre-dead-vip-remix|title= Remix Reference | accessdate=2011-03-26|publisher=[[SoundCloud]] }}</ref> Aquasky vs. Masterblaster, Everything But The Girl, [[Robin Fox]]<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.discogs.com/release/74527|title= Discog.com Reference | accessdate=2008-08-17|publisher=discogs.com}}</ref> (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''), [[Afrika Bambaataa]],<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.emusician.com/news/0766/return-of-the-funk-renegade/143067 |title= Afrika Bambaataa, RETURN OF THE FUNK RENEGADE | accessdate=2013-12-31 |publisher=Electronic Musician Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=9921&string=Gary|title= Afrika Bambaataa releases new album 'Dark Matter: Moving At The Speed Of Light' | accessdate=2008-08-17|publisher=Top40-charts.com}}</ref> Fannypack,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.discogs.com/release/237716|title= Discog.com Reference | accessdate=2008-08-17|publisher=discogs.com}}</ref> [[Fierce Ruling Diva]] "You Gotta Believe" (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' number 1 single)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://dropthatbass.com/picture/20020914-billboard-nr1.jpg?pictureId=6111699 |title= Billboard Chart | accessdate=2013-12-31|publisher=dropthatbass.com}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url= http://dropthatbass.com/news/2013/9/3/old-article-about-billboard-fierce-ruling-diva.html |title= News clipping | accessdate=2013-12-31|publisher=dropthatbass.com}} </ref>


Remixes have been provided by Sharaz for [[Tommy Boy Records]], POD Music, Kaleidoscope, DBI records, and StreetBeat Records. He has 36 records and nine compact discs released under his own independent label.
He has performed alongside acts such as [[Frankie Bones]], Richard "Humpty" Vission, DJ Mea, [[Darude]], [[DJ Rap]], The Warp Brothers, The Bassbin Twins, [[Paul Oakenfold]], [[DJ Baby Anne]], Storm (UK), [[Dave London]], [[D Fuse|D:Fuse]], [[The Crystal Method]], [[Reid Speed]], and [[DJ Icey]].


==History==
In 2007, Sharaz's track "Holdin' On" was nominated for an [[IDMA]] (International Dance Music Award) award for Best Breaks/Electro track<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/archived/index.php?year=2007 | accessdate=2013-12-31 | title= List of 2007 IDMA Nominees | publisher=Wintermusicconference.com}}</ref> along with [[Jamiroquai]], Bodyrox, Outwork f/Mr. Gee and [[Fedde Le Grand]]. Fedde Le Grand went on to win this category with his single "[[Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit]]".
His remix of [[Fierce Ruling Diva|Fierce Ruling Diva's]] "You Gotta Believe" spent a week at #1 on the Billboard [[Hot Dance Club Songs]] chart in 2002.<ref name=interview/><ref>{{cite web |url= http://dropthatbass.com/picture/20020914-billboard-nr1.jpg?pictureId=6111699 |title= Billboard Chart | accessdate=2013-12-31|publisher=dropthatbass.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://dropthatbass.com/news/2013/9/3/old-article-about-billboard-fierce-ruling-diva.html |title= News clipping | accessdate=2013-12-31|publisher=dropthatbass.com}}</ref>


In 2007, Sharaz's track "Holdin' On" was an International Dance Music Awards nominee for Best Breaks/Electro track at the [[Winter Music Conference]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/archived/index.php?year=2007 |accessdate= 2013-12-31 |title= List of 2007 IDMA Nominees |publisher= Winter Music Conference |archive-date= 2013-04-21 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130421033207/http://www.wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/archived/index.php?year=2007 |url-status= dead }}</ref>
Although primarily a breakbeat producer, Sharaz will often incorporate different genres into his production such as [[house music]] and, more recently, [[rocktronica]] and [[dubstep]].


In August 2009, Sharaz began releasing a bi-weekly online mixcast named "Return to Planet Boom". In early 2010, Sharaz began producing and releasing new tracks again via [[SoundCloud]], [[Beatport]] and [[iTunes]].
Sharaz has been nominated several times as "America's Favorite DJ" in the [[breakbeat]] category by [[BPM (magazine)]]


In 2011, Sharaz resumed regular touring, and currently uses [[Ableton Live]] and an Ableton Push 2 [[MIDI controller]], rather than CD players or turntables, as a basis for his live DJ sets. In August 2013, Sharaz released his first album in nearly nine years entitled "Been There Done That" consisting of entirely new material. In recent years, Sharaz has released two additional albums, "The Boogie Monster" in 2014 and "Unlike The Others" in 2019, the latter of which is a mixture of traditional breakbeat cuts and retro electro dance and synthwave music.
An accomplished drummer and percussionist, Sharaz often posts videos of him playing solo and covering rock songs on the drums. On occasion Sharaz will also incorporate hand drumming into his live DJ sets.


In 2014, Sharaz released a 260 track limited edition anthology flash drive entitled "Escape to Planet of the Bass", funded entirely by [[Kickstarter]]. 2015 brought a limited edition double vinyl, 8 track 12" release, also successfully funded by Kickstarter. Both projects were graphically themed as 1980's-era retro computer games.
Remixes have been provided by Sharaz for Tommy Boy Records, POD Music, Kaleidoscope, DBI records, and StreetBeat Records. He has 35 records and five compact discs released under his own independent label.


In 2020, Featured in We Are The Breaks was an International Dance Music Awards nominee for Best Breaks/Electro track at the [[Ravesta Records]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ravesta.com | accessdate=2013-12-31 | title= List of 2020 Ravesta LLC. | publisher=Ravesta}}</ref>
==Recent Developments==


==References==
In August 2009, Sharaz began releasing a bi-weekly online mixcast in MP3 downloadable format entitled "Return to Planet Boom".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://soundcloud.com/dj-sharaz|title= Mixcast Reference | accessdate=2009-09-29|publisher=[[SoundCloud]] }}</ref>
{{Reflist}}

In early 2010, after a several year hiatus (from approx 2006 - 2010), Sharaz began producing and releasing new tracks again via [[Soundcloud]], [[Beatport]] and [[iTunes]].

In 2011, Sharaz resumed regular touring, and currently uses [[Ableton Live]] and an Akai APC40 [[MIDI controller]], rather than CD players or turntables, as a basis for his live DJ sets. In August 2013, Sharaz is planning to release his first album in nearly nine years entitled "Been There Done That" consisting of entirely new material.

==CD Discography==

DJ SHARAZ "ILL BEHAVIOR" CD (CD-01)
Released July 1, 1999
10 Track UNMIXED CD.

DJ SHARAZ - "HORIZON" CD (CD-02)
Released: February 23, 2000
12 Track Mixed CD.

SHARAZ "DELIVERANCE" CD (CD-03)
Released October 31, 2000
14 TRACK MIXED CD

SHARAZ "OUT OF NOWHERE" (StreetBeat Records, Inc.)
Released March 20, 2001
12 TRACK MIXED CD

SHARAZ "TURN IT UP" CD (CD-04)
Released June 15, 2001
13 track Mixed CD

SHARAZ "FURTHER OUT" (StreetBeat Records, Inc.)
Released February 26, 2002
12 Track Mixed CD

SHARAZ "UNTIL DAWN" CD (CD-05)
Release Date October 31, 2002
16 track Mixed CD

SHARAZ "RUST" DVD/CD COMBO (CD-06)
Released January 30, 2005
Mix CD + Multimedia DVD/MP3s

SHARAZ "COLLECTED" (StreetBeat Records, Inc.)
Released August 22, 2006
8 Track UNMIXED CD/MP3

SHARAZ "BEEN THERE DONE THAT" (CD-07)
Released August 13, 2013
8 Track UNMIXED CD/MP3


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dropthatbass.com/ Official DJ Sharaz Site]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140912165157/http://www.sharaz.net/ Official DJ Sharaz Site]
* [http://www.mtv.com/artists/dj-sharaz/ Sharaz at MTV.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140101140015/http://www.mtv.com/artists/dj-sharaz/ Sharaz at MTV.com]
* [http://soundcloud.com/dj-sharaz DJ Sharaz Official Soundcloud Page]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/56099-DJ-Sharaz DJ Sharaz at Discogs]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/DJ+Sharaz/ DJ Sharaz at Discogs]
* [http://www.reverbnation.com/djsharaz DJ Sharaz at ReverbNation]
* [http://www.facebook.com/people/Anthony-Sharaz/669291138 DJ Sharaz on Facebook]
* [http://www.last.fm/music/DJ+Sharaz DJ Sharaz at Last.FM]


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==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 20:03, 27 June 2024

DJ Sharaz
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Sharaz
Also known asSharaz
BornCedarville, Michigan, United States
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active
  • 1998–2005
  • 2010-present
LabelsNine Four One Media

Anthony Sharaz, better known by his stage name DJ Sharaz, is a DJ and electronica producer in the Bradenton, FL area. He is originally from East Chicago, but in 1986 moved to Florida to attend college. His current company is NineFourOne Media and he holds a private pilot license.

His influences are largely soul/funk but also include: Eddie Kendricks, Isaac Hayes, Candi Staton, Otis Redding, Elvis Presley, Zapp, The Stylistics, O'Jays, Bill Withers, Lyrics Born, Sparlha Swa, Slave, Midnight Star, Stevie Wonder (pre-1980), Al Green, etc.

He has performed alongside acts such as Frankie Bones, Richard "Humpty" Vission, DJ Mea, Darude, DJ Rap, The Warp Brothers, The Bassbin Twins, Paul Oakenfold, DJ Baby Anne, Storm (UK), Dave London, D:Fuse, The Crystal Method, Reid Speed, and DJ Icey.

Remixes have been provided by Sharaz for Tommy Boy Records, POD Music, Kaleidoscope, DBI records, and StreetBeat Records. He has 36 records and nine compact discs released under his own independent label.

History

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His remix of Fierce Ruling Diva's "You Gotta Believe" spent a week at #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in 2002.[1][2][3]

In 2007, Sharaz's track "Holdin' On" was an International Dance Music Awards nominee for Best Breaks/Electro track at the Winter Music Conference.[4]

In August 2009, Sharaz began releasing a bi-weekly online mixcast named "Return to Planet Boom". In early 2010, Sharaz began producing and releasing new tracks again via SoundCloud, Beatport and iTunes.

In 2011, Sharaz resumed regular touring, and currently uses Ableton Live and an Ableton Push 2 MIDI controller, rather than CD players or turntables, as a basis for his live DJ sets. In August 2013, Sharaz released his first album in nearly nine years entitled "Been There Done That" consisting of entirely new material. In recent years, Sharaz has released two additional albums, "The Boogie Monster" in 2014 and "Unlike The Others" in 2019, the latter of which is a mixture of traditional breakbeat cuts and retro electro dance and synthwave music.

In 2014, Sharaz released a 260 track limited edition anthology flash drive entitled "Escape to Planet of the Bass", funded entirely by Kickstarter. 2015 brought a limited edition double vinyl, 8 track 12" release, also successfully funded by Kickstarter. Both projects were graphically themed as 1980's-era retro computer games.

In 2020, Featured in We Are The Breaks was an International Dance Music Awards nominee for Best Breaks/Electro track at the Ravesta Records.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Interview with Sharaz". About.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-16. Retrieved 2008-08-17.
  2. ^ "Billboard Chart". dropthatbass.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  3. ^ "News clipping". dropthatbass.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  4. ^ "List of 2007 IDMA Nominees". Winter Music Conference. Archived from the original on 2013-04-21. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  5. ^ "List of 2020 Ravesta LLC". Ravesta. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
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