Sharam

For other uses, see Sharam (disambiguation).
Sharam
Background information
Birth nameSharam Tayebi
Born (1970-08-12) August 12, 1970 (age 54)
Tehran, Iran
GenresElectronic, house
Occupation(s)DJ, remixer, producer
Years active1992–present
LabelsUltra, Yoshitoshi, Spinnin'
Websitewww.sharam.com

Sharam Tayebi (Persian: شهرام طیبی, born August 12, 1970),[1] better known as Sharam, is an Iranian techno and house DJ and producer. Born in Tehran, Iran, he emigrated to Washington D.C. at the age of 14. A mainstay of the Washington underground dance music scene, he has been active both as one half of the duo Deep Dish and solo artist, producer and mixer.[2]

As part of Deep Dish, with Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia, Sharam released two albums and produced or remixed a library of other releases including those from Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Rolling Stones as well as others. The duo received a Grammy nomination for their remix of Madonna's "Music"[3] and won the "Best Remixed Recording" Grammy for their remix of Dido's "Thank You.”[4] Deep Dish were nominated two times for their George Is On album—Best Single ("Say Hello")[5] and Best Remix ("Flashdance" remixed by David Guetta).[6]

As a solo artist, Sharam released two of his own albums and six mix compilations and produced or mixed fourteen other artists such as Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Steve Aoki, Shakira and more.[7]

Sharam is known for his house hits “Party All the Time”,[8] "The One" with Daniel Bedingfield,[9] "Don’t Say A Word" with Anousheh,[10] "She Came Along" with Kid Cudi,[11] “My Way” featuring Honey Honey[8] and more.

Also in 2009, Sharam won BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix of the Year picked from 52 other mixes by his peers.[12]

  1. ^ Persian pronunciation: [ʃæhˈɾɒːme tæjjeˈbi]
  2. ^ Sgalbazzini, Marco (June 24, 2016). "Humble Beginnings with Yoshitoshi's Sharam". 6 AM. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  3. ^ "The Most Popular DJs in the World of All Time: 13. Deep Dish". Dash Berlin World. October 11, 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  4. ^ "18 Of EDM'S Top DJs & Producers That Have Taken Home A Grammy". EDM. August 8, 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  5. ^ "48th Annual Grammy Awards". Digital Hit. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  6. ^ "48th annual Grammy nominations list — part 2". Variety. December 8, 2005. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  7. ^ Gomez, Adrian (December 6, 2013). "Globe-trotting DJ makes a stop in Albuquerque". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  8. ^ a b Shahheidari, Cheryl (April 27, 2015). "Sharam Welcomes In The Summer With Deep House Single "August House"". Raver Rafting. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Sharam* Feat. Daniel Bedingfield – The One". Discog 2. 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Sharam* feat. Anousheh Khalili – Don't Say A Word..." Discog. 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  11. ^ Grimalda, Matthew (July 17, 2012). "Sharam -- Night and Day Album Review". Mix Junkies. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  12. ^ "Sharam - The Essential Mix of the Year". BBC Radio 1. 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2016.