| Keo Nozari | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Genres | Pop, Electronic Dance, Pop Rock |
| Occupations | Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, DJ |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | KeSide Music, Armada Music, Centaur Music |
| Website | http://www.keonozari.com |
Keo Nozari is an American pop singer-songwriter / producer and well-established New York City DJ.[1]
Years of live performances in the early 2000s—including solo shows in New York City at former CBGBs and the Virgin Megastore[2]—culminated in Nozari releasing his debut album Late Nite VIP on October 18, 2005.[3] The album of his original material received both critical acclaim and commercial success. Billboard Magazine (in a review for the December 10, 2005 issue, pages 49–50) compared Nozari’s singing style to "a young George Michael",[4] and cited Late Nite VIP’s “electro-funk-fueled pop sound” as being on par with the work of writer-producer Stuart Price (Madonna’s Confessions on a Dancefloor) and Janet Jackson’s longtime collaborators, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis[4] from his hometown of Minneapolis.[4] Keo co-produced the album with Ellis Miah, who's production credits include Miley Cyrus[5] with some of the original tracks mixed by Jody den Broeder.
The first single off Late Nite VIP, "Close Enough" was licensed to Armin Van Buuren's Armada Music / Coldharbour Recordings.[6]
Second single "Question of Monogamy" featured a racy video—which included the openly-gay[1] Nozari in a steamy shower with two other men—causing a controversy at MTV's LOGO channel.[2] But it went on to be a Number One video on the channel and named the network's "Ultimate Sexiest Video."[2]
The third single was Nozari's biggest commercial and chart success to date. "Rewind" landed on the Billboard Dance Club Play Chart, hitting the Top 20 in October 2008,[2] American pop singer-songwriter / producer and well-established New York City DJ.[1] peaking at Number 18 (Billboard Magazine issue Vol. 120, Issue 40 on Oct 4, 2008). The song featured remixes by Jody den Broeder, The Wideboys and Nozari himself.[7]
As a DJ, Nozari is well-established in New York City. Known for his upbeat pop-dance style, his many residencies have included Fire Island Pines, Splash, Club 57 and Rockit[1] and he's DJ'd many private parties for celebrities like Vanessa Williams.[1] Nozari also writes a weekly popular music column for Next Magazine.[8] Additionally, he had a small part in the 2010 movie Sex and the City 2.[1]
In 2010, Nozari announced work on the final stages of a brand new album Love Boutique which he documented on his namesake YouTube channel.[9] The album was released on March 15, 2011[10] and received positive reviews.[11]