Sharam

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Sharam Tayebi
Sharam on the CD cover of Global Underground: Dubai.
Sharam on the CD cover of Global Underground: Dubai.
Background information
Also known as Sharam
Origin Washington, D.C., USA
Genre(s) Electronica
Progressive house
House
Years active 1992 – Present
Label(s) Deep Dish Records, Yoshitoshi Records, Shinichi Records
Associated acts Deep Dish
Website http://www.deepdish.com

Sharam Tayebi (or known simply as Sharam) is a turntable master which forms part of one half of the Grammy award-winning DJ/production duo, Deep Dish. Being characterized by a harder style than his partner Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia, Sharam has performed as Deep Dish featuring Sharam, when he plays as the different half of the distinguished Deep Dish sound.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Deep Dish (1991 - present)

Main article: Deep Dish

The duo first met in DC 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. Over the years they have released a number of genre-defining mixed 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 state side 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.

[edit] 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 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 (Playlist), Capital, and XFM amongst others. It is a tribute to the Eddie Murphy song, "Party All the Time", produced by Rick James which became a US hit back 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 "Sidedish" due in July which will feature his last hit "The One". He also created a track with Tommy Lee which they presented at Miami's Cameo. [1] In April 7, 2008, Sharam's track "Get Wild" was selected by Radio 1's Pete Tong as a WMC Essential New Tune. [2] On April 24, his latest track, "The One" featuring Daniel Bedingfield debuted at number four and reached #1 in the UK Cool Cuts Chart. [3] 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 & David Guetta. [4]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • 2008 Sidedish fortchcoming in July

[edit] Singles/EPs

  • 1996 "Let's Rock"
  • 1996 "Keep On Move It"
  • 1997 "Preacher"
  • 1998 "Any Time Is Party Time"
  • 1998 "To The Beat / Last Battle"
  • 1999 "Phat Philter Killa"
  • 1999 "Into The Groove / 2 of Us"
  • 1999 "Let's Get It On" All Music Chart 2.5/5 stars
  • 2002 "Out of Your Mind"
  • 2006 "PATT (Party All the Time)" - #16 Netherlands, #8 United Kingdom
  • 2006 "PATT (Party All the Time) (Remixes)"
  • 2007 "The One"
  • 2008 "Secret Parkway"
  • 2008 "Physical"

[edit] Compilations

[edit] Remixes

[edit] References

  1. ^ New Album
  2. ^ Get Wild
  3. ^ The One
  4. ^ If You're Not The One