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|genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[Florida breaks]], [[Breakbeat]], [[Alternative dance]]
|genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[Florida breaks]], [[Breakbeat]], [[Alternative dance]]


|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>
|occupation = [[Disc jockey]], [[Record producer]], [[Remix]]er<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}}</ref>
|years_active = 1998–2005, 2010-present
|years_active = 1998–2005, 2010-present
|label = Nine Four One Media
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'''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''', 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]], [[Midnight Star]], [[Stevie Wonder]] (pre-1980), [[Al Green]], etc.


Some of his notable remixes: La Roux, 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>
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.<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>


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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=Wintermusicconference.com}}</ref>
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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]].


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Sharaz has been nominated several times as "America's Favorite DJ" in the [[breakbeat]] category by [[BPM (magazine)]].{{cn}}
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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]]".


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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]].
Although primarily a breakbeat producer, Sharaz will often incorporate different genres into his production such as [[house music]] and, more recently, [[rocktronica]] and [[dubstep]].

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Sharaz has been nominated several times as "America's Favorite DJ" in the [[breakbeat]] category by [[BPM (magazine)]]

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.


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.
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.

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DJ Sharaz
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Sharaz
Also known asSharaz
BornCedarville, Michigan, United States
OriginUS
GenresElectronic, Florida breaks, Breakbeat, Alternative dance
Occupation(s)Disc jockey, Record producer, Remixer[1]
Instrument(s)Synthesizer, drums, Ableton Live
Years active1998–2005, 2010-present
LabelsNine Four One Media
Websitewww.dropthatbass.com

Anthony Sharaz, 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.

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

Sharaz has been nominated several times as "America's Favorite DJ" in the breakbeat category by BPM (magazine).[citation needed]

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 35 records and five compact discs released under his own independent label.

Recent Developments

In August 2009, Sharaz began releasing a bi-weekly online mixcast in MP3 downloadable format entitled "Return to Planet Boom".

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

References

  1. ^ a b "Interview with Sharaz". About.com. 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". Wintermusicconference.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.

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