Roger Sanchez

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Roger Sanchez
Birth name Roger Rene Sanchez
Also known as Roger S., S-Man, The S Man
Born June 1, 1967 (1967-06-01) (age 44)
Queens, New York, USA
Genres House, Tribal House
Occupations DJ, Producer, Remixer
Years active 1994–present
Labels Stealth Records, Ministry of Sound
Website RogerSanchez.com

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.[1]

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[edit] Biography

Born to Dominican parents in Queens, New York in 1967, 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 in the 1980s Roger was DJing in the Big Apple's most notorious clubs. 1990 saw him 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.

[edit] Other ventures

Sanchez is the owner of his own label, Stealth Records. 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.

[edit] Awards

In 2003, Sanchez won his first Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of No Doubt's "Hella Good". In the DJ Magazine list of 2007, Sanchez placed 25th.

[edit] Discography

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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 Chance" (2001 #1 UK; #6 Netherlands; #8 Norway; #10 Denmark)
  • "You Can't Change Me" (2001 #25 in UK) (feat. Armand van Helden & N'Dea Davenport)
  • "Nothing 2 Prove" (2002) (feat. Sharleen Spiteri)
  • "Turn On The Music" (2005)
  • "Lost" (2006)
  • "Not Enough" (2007)
  • "Again" (2007)
  • "Bang That Box!" (2008) (feat. Terri B!)
  • "2gether" (feat. Far East Movement (2011) )

[edit] Selected remixes

[edit] References

  1. ^ "DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ's". DJ Magazine. http://www.djmag.com/top100. Retrieved 2009-11-19. 

[edit] External links

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