DJ Sharaz

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DJ Sharaz
Background information
Birth name	Anthony Sharaz
Also known as	Sharaz
Born	Cedarville, Michigan, United States
Genres	Electronica Florida breaks breakbeat alternative dance
Occupations	Disc jockey record producer remixer[1]
Instruments	Synthesizer drums Ableton Live
Years active	1998–2005 2010-present
Labels	Nine Four One Media

Anthony Sharaz, better known by his stage name DJ Sharaz, is a DJ and electronica producer in the Bradenton, FL area. He is originally from East Chicago, but in 1986 moved to Florida to 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.

He has performed alongside acts such as Frankie Bones, 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.

Remixes have been provided by Sharaz for Tommy Boy Records, POD Music, Kaleidoscope, DBI records, and StreetBeat Records. He has 36 records and nine compact discs released under his own independent label.