DJ Sharaz

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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. He is originally from East Chicago but in 1986 moved to Florida 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.

Some of his notable remixes: Aquasky vs. Masterblaster, Everything But The Girl, Robin Fox (]]Billboard]]), Afrika Bambaataa, Fannypack (Billboard Chart), Fierce Ruling Diva (Billboard number 1 single)

He has opened for acts such as 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.

Sharaz has 35 records, and five compact discs released.

Remixes have been provided by Sharaz for Tommy Boy Records, POD Music, Kaleidoscope, DBI records, and StreetBeat Records.

CD RELEASES:

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

SHARAZ "UNTIL DAWN" CD (CD-05) Release Date October31, 2002 16 track Mixed CD

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