Keo Nozari
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Keo Nozari is an American pop singer-songwriter / producer and well-established New York City DJ.
Years of live performances in the early 2000s—including solo shows in New York City at former CBGBs and the Virgin Megastore
—culminated in Nozari releasing his debut album Late Nite VIP
on October 18, 2005. 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
", 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
from his hometown of Minneapolis. Keo co-produced the album with Ellis Miah
, who's production credits include Miley Cyrus
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
.
Second single "Question of Monogamy" featured a racy video—which included the openly-gay Nozari in a steamy shower with two other men—causing a controversy at MTV
's LOGO channel. But it went on to be a Number One video on the channel and named the network's "Ultimate Sexiest Video."
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,
American pop singer-songwriter / producer and well-established New York City DJ. 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.
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 and he's DJ'd many private parties for celebrities like Vanessa Williams
. Nozari also writes a weekly popular music column for Next Magazine
. Additionally, he had a small part in the 2010 movie Sex and the City 2
.
In 2010, Nozari announced work on the final stages of a brand new album Love Boutique
which he documented on his namesake YouTube channel. The album was released on March 15, 2011 and received positive reviews.
Singles
Live albums
Years of live performances in the early 2000s—including solo shows in New York City at former CBGBs and the Virgin Megastore
Virgin Megastore
Virgin Megastores is an international chain of record shops, founded by Sir Richard Branson on London's Oxford Street in early 1971. Virgin Megastores are best described today as entertainment retailers....
—culminated in Nozari releasing his debut album Late Nite VIP
Late Nite VIP
Late Nite VIP is the debut studio album by Billboard Top 20 charting American recording artist, DJ and producer Keo Nozari.Years of live performances in the early 2000s—including solo shows in New York City at former CBGBs and the Virgin Megastore—culminated in Nozari releasing his debut album Late...
on October 18, 2005. 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
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
", and cited Late Nite VIP’s “electro-funk-fueled pop sound” as being on par with the work of writer-producer Stuart Price
Stuart Price
Stuart Price is a three time Grammy-winning British electronic musician, songwriter, and record producer whose remixing and production skills are in demand by artists including New Order, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Missy Elliott, Scissor Sisters, The Killers, Pet Shop Boys, Brandon...
(Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
’s Confessions on a Dancefloor) and Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
’s longtime collaborators, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Steven Lewis are an American R&B and pop-music songwriting and record production team...
from his hometown of Minneapolis. Keo co-produced the album with Ellis Miah
Ellis Miah
Ellis Miah is an American songwriter, record producer, composer, vocalist and DJ of Bangladeshi and Caribbean decent. He has had over 17 records on Various Billboard charts including the Billboard 200, Electronic Album, Club Play and Maxi Singles as part of the production teams the Orange...
, who's production credits include Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
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
Armada Music
Armada Music is a Dutch record label that specializes in releasing electronic dance music, primarily trance and house, co-founded by Armin van Buuren....
/ Coldharbour Recordings
Coldharbour Recordings
Coldharbour Recordings is a sublabel of Armada Music that was launched in 2005, and is run by DJ and producer Markus Schulz. The label is named after Coldharbour Lane, a road in South London where Schulz's studio was located....
.
Second single "Question of Monogamy" featured a racy video—which included the openly-gay Nozari in a steamy shower with two other men—causing a controversy at MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's LOGO channel. But it went on to be a Number One video on the channel and named the network's "Ultimate Sexiest Video."
The third single was Nozari's biggest commercial and chart success to date. "Rewind" landed on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Dance Club Play Chart, hitting the Top 20 in October 2008,
American pop singer-songwriter / producer and well-established New York City DJ. 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
Wideboys
The Wideboys are UK house, Bassline and UK garage Record producers and remixers.The Wideboys are managed by Matt Waterhouse from MWR/Hyperactive. In 2008, they signed to Sony ATV Music Publishing. Prior to this, The Wideboys had been signed in various deals with the likes of Warner, Univeral and...
and Nozari himself.
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 and he's DJ'd many private parties for celebrities like Vanessa Williams
Vanessa L. Williams
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl. In 1983, she became the first woman of African-American descent to be crowned Miss America, but a scandal generated by her having posed for nude photographs published in Penthouse magazine...
. Nozari also writes a weekly popular music column for Next Magazine
Next Magazine
Next Magazine is a Chinese weekly magazine, published in Hong Kong and Taiwan with different versions. Owned by Jimmy Lai , both magazines are the number one news magazines in both markets in terms of audited circulation and AC Nielsen reports...
. Additionally, he had a small part in the 2010 movie Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2 is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Patrick King. It is the sequel to the 2008 film Sex and the City, which is based on the HBO TV series of the same name....
.
In 2010, Nozari announced work on the final stages of a brand new album Love Boutique
Love Boutique
Love Boutique is the second studio album by Billboard Top 20 charting American recording artist, DJ and producer Keo Nozari, released on March 15, 2011. The album was recorded between 2008 and 2011 both by Nozari himself and with Nozari's longtime collaborator Ellis Miah which Nozari documented on...
which he documented on his namesake YouTube channel. The album was released on March 15, 2011 and received positive reviews.
Discography
Studio albums- Late Nite VIPLate Nite VIPLate Nite VIP is the debut studio album by Billboard Top 20 charting American recording artist, DJ and producer Keo Nozari.Years of live performances in the early 2000s—including solo shows in New York City at former CBGBs and the Virgin Megastore—culminated in Nozari releasing his debut album Late...
(2005) - Love BoutiqueLove BoutiqueLove Boutique is the second studio album by Billboard Top 20 charting American recording artist, DJ and producer Keo Nozari, released on March 15, 2011. The album was recorded between 2008 and 2011 both by Nozari himself and with Nozari's longtime collaborator Ellis Miah which Nozari documented on...
(2011)
Singles
- Close Enough (2006)
- Question of Monogamy (2006)
- Rewind (2008)
- Like Lightning (2009)
- House of Mirrors (2010)
Live albums
- VIP Acoustic (2009)