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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Omid 16B - The Epic (Vocal Radio Edit)

Omid Nourizadeh is better known as Omid 16B -- a DJ whose passion for cutting edge dance music is unrivalled. As a DJ and producer, songwriter, musician and label boss, Omid has forged a unique and prolific career as one of the world's most talented and respected musicians. Growing up in London, with Persian roots, Omid was influenced by the likes of Jimmi Hendrix, The Cure, Depeche Mode and The Mission and throughout his teens became an accomplished musician playing in his own band. Gradually Omid's tastes became increasingly dance -- rather than rock -- focused and, in 1994, he made the pivotal step of setting up Alola Records. In addition to his large global fan base, Omid enjoys major industry support from the likes of Sasha and Carl Cox to Danny Tenaglia and Robert Smith (The Cure) as well as John Digweed, Danny Howells, Sharam and Dubfire. Producing under a number of pseudonyms including 16B, Phaser, $16 Million Dollar Man and Omid 16B, it was under his ORN moniker that Omid made his first major breakthrough when he signed 'Snow' to BMG Deconstruction. He then subsequently signed his debut album ('Sounds From Another Room') to Eye Q. The hit single 'Water Ride' -- which was performed live on Channel 4 in the UK television - was included on his debut album and further LPs followed for Under The Counter and Hooj Choons ('How To Live 100 Years'). Omid achieved further commercial success when he collaborated with Richard Morel on the hit single 'Escape (Driving To <b>...</b>
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