Roger Sanchez
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Roger Sanchez, also known as Roger S. and The S Man, (born on June 1, 1967, in Queens
, New York
) is a Grammy award-winning American House music
DJ
who has scored many hits in the European and World Charts. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records
Sanchez placed at #60.
After leaving college to follow his music-filled heart, Roger's passion for DJing conquered his hometown, and the last days of the 1980s saw Roger spinning beats in the Big Apple's most notorious clubs. 1990 saw the S-Man catapulted into international limelight with his first hit Luv Dancin, released on the eminent Strictly Rhythm label under the first of many monikers Underground Solution.
Roger's creative evolution through the rest of the decade yielded a string of hits, and whilst working under his Transatlantic Soul alias, Roger conceived the enduring legend Release Yourself. Born in 1996 through club smash single Release Yo Self, the brand has grown into a worldwide phenomenon that embodies Roger's deep belief in the liberty music can bring. Now an exclusive clubbing concept, a CD mix series, an IDMA winning podcast radio show that touches millions, and an annual residency that still dominates the scene in its 10th season in Ibiza, Release Yourself continues to gather momentum as one of the most recognized and seminal brands on the global scene today.
Roger has remixed superstars such as Chic, Daft Punk, Diana Ross and The Police, contributed to the soundtrack of Hollywood movie Blade, and founded 3 record labels before his beloved Stealth. Since forming his opus label Stealth Records in 2002, the recognition has continued to roll in. Even through the glare of his massive commercial success, the expanse of Roger's fame has neither diluted his outlook nor marred his creativity, and he remains a true champion of new music with one ear always pressed firmly to the underground. In one week alone Roger scored a trio of tracks in the top 25 Billboard Charts, but even after winning a Grammy in 2004 and establishing a global fan base of millions, the S-man remains grounded, making it clear that "Really, as always, I just do what I do and am grateful to be able to follow my heart."
Whether overwhelming a frenzied crowd at Miami WMC or pushing musical boundaries on the White Isle, Roger's love of connecting with a crowd ensures that he keeps his status as a true citizen of the World amidst a continuous whirlwind of global touring. At every gig, the S-Man's relationship with his international network of fans is evident in the mutual energy and appreciation between Roger and the crowd:
"One thing that's very important to me is to take into account what the people on the dance floor are feeling - to reach out and connect to their emotions allows me to share what's in my mind with them. I always have a strong connection with my fans and their dedication and love has allowed me to thrive"
From his legendary performances at the world's most exclusive events, his chart-topping hits, award winning radio show and acclaimed compilation series Release Yourself, Roger is still soaring at the top of his game, spanning 3 decades on a meteoric journey from underground cult figure to master of the global club stage.
. The label features releases by some of the biggest names in house music such as Steve Angello
, Laidback Luke, Avicii
, and Sanchez himself.
Sanchez also hosts a terrestrial and online radio show called "Release Yourself", with 15,000,000 listeners worldwide. In 2006 a podcast was created as a spin-off from the radio show under the same moniker and went on to win the first ever Podcast Award at the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA). He has also released a series of compilation albums based called Release Yourself which are known for being very upfront musically. 2011 marks the 11th release in the hugely successful "Release Yourself" series.
for Best Remixed Recording
for his remix of No Doubt
's "Hella Good
". In the DJ Magazine list of 2007, Sanchez placed 25th.
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
, New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
) is a Grammy award-winning American House music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
who has scored many hits in the European and World Charts. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records
Ultra Records
Ultra Records is an American independent electronic dance music record label. Ultra was formed in New York City in 1995 by former Polygram and Virgin Records executive Patrick Moxey, who is still currently the owner...
Sanchez placed at #60.
Biography
Born to Dominican parents in Queens, New York in 1969, Roger spent his younger years soaking up the musical influences that were the lifeblood of his home town. It was the diversity of these influences, from salsa, blues and soul to disco, rock and hip-hop, that solidified Roger's dedication to representing this spectrum of musical styles. Thus, Roger's sound is impossible to pigeon hole, refusing to fit the template of any one genre: "I have always listened to a wide range of music, taking different influences from hundreds of styles. The diversity of the sounds I hear influence different lines of thought when I’m in the studio creating something new."After leaving college to follow his music-filled heart, Roger's passion for DJing conquered his hometown, and the last days of the 1980s saw Roger spinning beats in the Big Apple's most notorious clubs. 1990 saw the S-Man catapulted into international limelight with his first hit Luv Dancin, released on the eminent Strictly Rhythm label under the first of many monikers Underground Solution.
Roger's creative evolution through the rest of the decade yielded a string of hits, and whilst working under his Transatlantic Soul alias, Roger conceived the enduring legend Release Yourself. Born in 1996 through club smash single Release Yo Self, the brand has grown into a worldwide phenomenon that embodies Roger's deep belief in the liberty music can bring. Now an exclusive clubbing concept, a CD mix series, an IDMA winning podcast radio show that touches millions, and an annual residency that still dominates the scene in its 10th season in Ibiza, Release Yourself continues to gather momentum as one of the most recognized and seminal brands on the global scene today.
Roger has remixed superstars such as Chic, Daft Punk, Diana Ross and The Police, contributed to the soundtrack of Hollywood movie Blade, and founded 3 record labels before his beloved Stealth. Since forming his opus label Stealth Records in 2002, the recognition has continued to roll in. Even through the glare of his massive commercial success, the expanse of Roger's fame has neither diluted his outlook nor marred his creativity, and he remains a true champion of new music with one ear always pressed firmly to the underground. In one week alone Roger scored a trio of tracks in the top 25 Billboard Charts, but even after winning a Grammy in 2004 and establishing a global fan base of millions, the S-man remains grounded, making it clear that "Really, as always, I just do what I do and am grateful to be able to follow my heart."
Whether overwhelming a frenzied crowd at Miami WMC or pushing musical boundaries on the White Isle, Roger's love of connecting with a crowd ensures that he keeps his status as a true citizen of the World amidst a continuous whirlwind of global touring. At every gig, the S-Man's relationship with his international network of fans is evident in the mutual energy and appreciation between Roger and the crowd:
"One thing that's very important to me is to take into account what the people on the dance floor are feeling - to reach out and connect to their emotions allows me to share what's in my mind with them. I always have a strong connection with my fans and their dedication and love has allowed me to thrive"
From his legendary performances at the world's most exclusive events, his chart-topping hits, award winning radio show and acclaimed compilation series Release Yourself, Roger is still soaring at the top of his game, spanning 3 decades on a meteoric journey from underground cult figure to master of the global club stage.
Other ventures
Sanchez is the owner of his own label, Stealth RecordsStealth Records
Stealth Records is an independent record label that specializes in electronic dance music, specifically house. Grammy Award winning DJ/Producer Roger Sanchez founded Stealth in 2002....
. The label features releases by some of the biggest names in house music such as Steve Angello
Steve Angello
Steve Angello is a Greek-Swedish DJ, producer, and record label owner. He is part of a three person group dubbed the Swedish House Mafia.- Background :...
, Laidback Luke, Avicii
Avicii
Tim "The Phoenix" Bergling , known professionally as Avicii, Tim Berg, "Ashwin", "Yeshel", "Harshil" and Tom Hangs, is a Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer. His single "Bromance" has charted in the top 20 on the national single charts of Belgium, the Netherlands, and his native Sweden...
, and Sanchez himself.
Sanchez also hosts a terrestrial and online radio show called "Release Yourself", with 15,000,000 listeners worldwide. In 2006 a podcast was created as a spin-off from the radio show under the same moniker and went on to win the first ever Podcast Award at the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA). He has also released a series of compilation albums based called Release Yourself which are known for being very upfront musically. 2011 marks the 11th release in the hugely successful "Release Yourself" series.
Awards
In 2003, Sanchez won his first Grammy AwardGrammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Remixed Recording
Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
The Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical is an honor presented to producers for quality remixed recordings at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards...
for his remix of No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
's "Hella Good
Hella Good
"Hella Good" is a song written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, and The Neptunes for No Doubt's fifth studio album Rock Steady . The song draws influence from electro, rock, and funk music...
". In the DJ Magazine list of 2007, Sanchez placed 25th.
Albums and DJ compilations
- Mix MAG Live! vol. 16: Americana (by Roger S. & DJ Pierre)(1994)
- Roger S. Presents (1995)
- Roger S. Mega Mix (1995)
- Hard Times—The Album (1995)
- Secret Weapons Volume 1 (1995)
- House Music Movement (1998)
- United DJs of America, Vol. 8: New York City (DJs compilation) (1998)
- S-Man Classics: The Essential Sanchez Mixes (1998)
- Maximum House & Garage (1999)
- Ministry of Sound, Vol. 11(DJs Compilation) (2000)
- First Contact (2001)
- Release Yourself (2002)
- Release Yourself vol. 2 (2003)
- Release Yourself vol. 3 (2004)
- Release Yourself vol. 4 (2005)
- Release Yourself vol. 5 (2006)
- Come With Me (2006)
- Release Yourself vol. 6 (2007)
- Choice: A Collection Of Classics (2007)
- Release Yourself vol. 7 (2008)
- Release Yourself vol. 8 (2009)
- Release Yourself vol. 9 (2010)
- Release Yourself vol. 10 (2010)
Singles
- "Illegal" EP (1994)
- "Strictly 4 The Underground" (1995)
- "Release Yo Self" (1996)
- "Deep" (1997)
- "Funky And Fresh" (1998) (feat. Gerald Elms Present The International Posse)
- "I Want Your Love" (US edition) (1998)
- "1999" (1999)
- "I Want Your Love (remixes)" (1999 by Roger S. Present Twillight)
- "I Never Knew" (2000 #24 in UK)
- "Another ChanceAnother Chance"Another Chance" is a house record by producer and DJ Roger Sanchez, released in 2001. It went on to be a worldwide smash hit, and went to #1 in the UK Singles Chart. The song is based around a sample from "I Won't Hold You Back" by Toto....
" (2001 #1 UK; #6 Netherlands; #8 Norway; #10 Denmark) - "You Can't Change Me" (2001 #25 in UK) (feat. Armand van HeldenArmand Van HeldenArmand Van Helden is a record producer, DJ and remixer whose biggest commercial successes came from his remixes of the 1996 Tori Amos song "Professional Widow" , which reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1997, and his own track "U Don't Know Me ", which went to number 1...
& N'Dea DavenportN'Dea DavenportN'Dea Davenport is an American recording artist, dancer, performer and producer, best known for her work as a vocalist in the UK funk band, The Brand New Heavies, and her pioneering contributions to the genre of acid jazz.-Biography:...
) - "Nothing 2 Prove" (2002) (feat. Sharleen Spiteri)
- "Turn On The Music" (2005)
- "LostLost (Roger Sanchez song)"Lost" is a single by Grammy Award winning Dominican-American progressive house DJ Roger Sanchez, featuring Lisa Pure and Katherine Ellis. The song was featured in Sanchez's album Come with Me which was released in 2006...
" (2006) - "Not Enough" (2007)
- "Again" (2007)
- "Bang That Box!" (2008) (feat. Terri B!Terri BjerreTerri Bjerre, also known as Terri B!, is an American dance and pop singer.-Biography:Terri was born in Washington, D.C. to military parents. She attended more than nine schools before graduating and attending Florida A&M University, earning a degree in Business Economics.She began her career in...
) - "2gether2gether (Roger Sanchez and Far East Movement song)"2gether" is a song by Roger Sanchez and Far East Movement. The single features Kanobby. The track samples the song "Love Shack" by The B-52's. The original recording appears on the album Free Wired with a total run time of 3:05.-Music video:...
" (feat. Far East MovementFar east movementFar East Movement is an Asian American electro hop quartet based in Los Angeles. The group formed in 2003 and consists of Kev Nish , Prohgress , J-Splif , and DJ Virman...
(2011) )
Selected remixes
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- Sunshine & Ecstasy (1992) - Kenny "Dope" González Presents Axxis - All I'm Askin (1992)
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- Hella GoodHella Good"Hella Good" is a song written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, and The Neptunes for No Doubt's fifth studio album Rock Steady . The song draws influence from electro, rock, and funk music...
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External links
- Official Website
- Roger Sanchez on Beatbuggy