Sharam Tayebi (or known simply as Sharam) is an Iranian-American
progressive house DJ and producer, forming one half of the Grammy
award-winning DJ/production duo, Deep Dish.
Being characterized by a
distinct style compared to his partner Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia who
produces minimal house.
Deep Dish (1991 - present)
Main article: Deep Dish
The duo first met in Washington, D.C. around 1991 when they were
accidentally double-booked at a club. Soon after, they formed Deep Dish
Records and their work captured the attention of Danny Tenaglia and
Tribal America Records, which put out the duo's first progressive-house
compilation, Penetrate Deeper, in 1995. They have since released a
number of mix CDs. However, what catapulted Deep Dish to prominence was
the release of their debut album, Junk Science, released on the now
defunct UK label DeConstruction and a dismal stateside release through
Arista Records. They also own and run dance music record labels Deep
Dish, Yoshitoshi Shinichi, and Yo. In addition, they owned and operated
a retail store (also named Yoshitoshi) in the Georgetown area of D.C.,
which sold dance records and clothing. The store closed in 2003,
although their labels continue to release music, mostly on the 12 inch
single vinyl format.
Solo (2006 - present)
In 2006, Sharam released Global Underground: Dubai. The compilation
was described as being "a double header CD that kicks the dust outta
the dance with its skywards soars, desert storming dirtiness and
seductive sensuality" by DJMAG. Sharam also mentioned that "Dubai makes
you wish you were in the club enjoying it live". In 2006, Sharam also
released "PATT (Party All the Time)". A stand-out record in Ibiza's
2006 session which has been talked about during the whole year right
after the 2006 Winter Music Conference (WMC) or IDMA in Miami that
Sharam's "PATT" made a great selection during the 2006 Christmas season
on Data. It is true PATT was a huge anthem for 2006's Ibiza season and
has been front of box for the world's DJ elite for several months. Now
signed to Data from Deep Dish's Yoshitoshi label, it's being tipped as
one of the biggest club records of 2006. To date, Pete Tong has played
it 8 times on BBC Radio 1 (and it became an "essential new tune"), with
Jo Whiley, Sara Cox, Judge Jules (Tried & Tested) and Dance Anthems
also on board plus Judge Jules having played it twice on one show
alone. Heavy support also comes from Kiss[clarification needed],
Capital[disambiguation needed], and XFM amongst others. It is a tribute
to the Eddie Murphy song, "Party All the Time", produced by Rick James
which became a U.S. hit in 1985. Sharam, being a fan of the legendary
comedian, originally put the track together for just himself to play.
But after giving a few copies to friends and DJs who would give a great
dance floor response, the track quickly took a life of its own and it
shows all the hallmarks of a crossover hit. PATT itself is a peak time
synth-driven track demonstrating once again that Sharam, like all great
artists, refuses to be constrained by hype and genres.
On March 27, at Miami's Winter Music Conference, Sharam announced the
pre-release party for his new album Get Wild, released March 31 2009
(for digital release) and April 7 2009 (CD release) which features his
hit "The One". He also created a track with Tommy Lee which they
presented at Miami's Cameo. In April 7, 2008, Sharam's track "Get Wild"
was selected by BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong as a WMC Essential New Tune. On
April 24, his latest track, "The One" featuring Daniel Bedingfield
debuted at number four and reached #1 in the UK Cool Cuts Chart. The
vocals for the song were re-recorded by Bedingfield from his song "If
You're Not the One", the song includes new verses. As a single it has
been remixed by Joachim Garraud and David Guetta.
Sharam’s debut studio album “Get Wild” was released on April, 7th 2009
on Ultra Records. The album features superstar collaborators including
Patsy Cline, Kid Cudi, Tommy Lee, Chuck D, Diddy, Daniel Bedingfield,
and more.
One of the disc’s landmark tracks, “She Came Along” integrates elements
of Patsy Cline’s legendary country song “Strange” with vocals by
hip-hop sensation Kid Cudi. VIBE.COM picked it up as a top 5 track.
Get Wild is available in two formats: a single-disc version and a
collector edition consisting of 22 original songs spread over two CDs,
titled WildDish and SideDish, of which only 2500 will be made. The
songs range from house gems like "Get Wild" (Essential Miami WMC Tune
of 2008), the techno-infused summer anthem "Texi" (hailed as one of the
top Ibiza records of 2008) and its darker sibling stormer "Crazi"
(praised by the who’s who of the techno scene as the sleeper record of
the fall of 2008), to releases such as "Patt With Diddy," a new version
of his hit single “PATT” featuring the hip-hop artist and "The One"
with Daniel Bedingfield. “PATT” and “The One” hit Top 10 and Top 20
respectively in many international markets.
Sharam is currently touring his “Get Wild” live show worldwide. He has
produced a show incorporating guest appearances by the featured artists
on the album, and visual elements from a spaghetti-Western themed short
film, which he wrote and directed. The show also incorporates videos
for the title track "Get Wild" and the single “She Came Along” with Kid
Cudi, which he also directed.
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