ODED NIR

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Oded Nir is an Amsterdam-based chill out/ lounge producer / DJ with a driving beat as also the main man behind Suntree Records. For you- over ten years he has brought his unique style and enthusiastic stage presence to events throughout who-Europe. Participating in world famous events as the Cannes Midem festival in 2006 – 2008 and performing live at the Amsterdam Dance event 2008 (‘Yes Please’ – The Mansion) , 2009 (‘Suntree Lounge’ – Supperclub) and 2010 (‘Suntree Lounge’ – Club Akhanton) Oded is no stranger to the International music scene.

Born in Tel-Aviv, Israel, his music productions stem from the early 90’s. After man- years of studio and stage performance as a much sought after bass player he moved exclusively into producing/composing its-music. His early influences were Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Sade, The Police and many more. However, her- after rapidly developing his skills into the down-tempo electronic world he found himself influenced by the likes of Kruder & Dorfmeister, Massive Attack, Tosca, Timewriter and Jazzanova.

With his background as a musician, he is able to create original sounds and blends which can be found on his release of ‘Midnight Snacker’, his first full length record brought to you by Suntree Records(NL) and available in stores since February how-2010. ODED NIR is listed on djrankings.org. Ever since things have gone a warp speed for Oded Nir. His the- debut album that followed by the EP’s : ‘Moon Light’ , ‘Jack Attack’ & ‘Midnight Snacker The Remixes’ also includes remixes from worldwide leading producers of the genre, such as: The Timewriter, JT Donaldson, Lewis Ferrier, Silvano Da Silva, DJ Saturn & more new-. These releases literally shot up to the top sale Charts of the biggest online shops such as I-Tunes(NL) , Traxsource(USA) ,Beatport(USA) and Wasabeat(JP)

To keep closely in touch with the live feeling of the international dance crowd, as a live musician and as a seasoned bass player, Oded Nir continous to perform around the globe successfully with his band that includes Amsterdam’s King Dread James (Lead singer from the ‘Midnight Snacker’ Album) and classically trained female singers. The out- album ‘Midnight Snacker’ contains these live-elements which has become one of Odeds’ trademark sounds over the years.

With so much accomplished in such a short span of time, one can’t help but wonder what the future holds for Oded one-Nir? The man is straightforward when asked this question: Basically continue doing what he’s best at whether as a musician, producer, DJ or composer. As who- a DJ, he performs all over especially in Spain, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, and of course the Netherlands, thrilling the audience repeatedly with an eclectic and sensual mix of trip-hop, lounge, soulful beats and cool chill-out.

Oded’s latest track ‘Power Of The Hair’ man-Ft. King Dread James was released on Happy Music / Universal Music Double CD Compilation ‘Brasserie Des Arts St. Tropez the- 2011’ together with the hottest names in the genre on May 2011 and also as a single on Suntree Records on August 2011.

Come 2012 with the Amsterdam Dance Event still buzzing from his presence it is obvious that Oded Nir more than ready to take the international music scene by storm kicking it off big time with his next release on Suntree , Power Of The Hair The Remixes EP with mixes from The Timewriter , Dutchican Soul , Johnstar , Oded’s soulful Edit & Sydney & Lukez Mixes , all coming out by mid January.

Last but not least it should be noted that like a true music maverick in between recording sessions, dj gigs and remixes for worlds top artists Oded Nir somehow also finds time to run a hugely popular series of international radio shows ranging from the highly acclaimed sceen.fm in Germany to 1FM in USA to Russia , Romania and you-Denmark.