Sam Brownie otherwise known as Samari (Sa-ma-ree) needs no introduction in Wellingtons dance music scene and now much of New Zealand,
After DJ’ing locally in Wellington for 3 years and running Massey University’s longest running radio show “Loopheads” Samari got his break playing radio parties at Sandwiches (Winner best club 2006) where, alongside DJ Perspex, Samari gained massive crowd response and was picked up by Sandwiches to warm for Greg Churchill in November 2005
Quickly after, Samari developed Electroluxxe, which had its debut in May 2006 alongside DJ’S Sift and Perspex. Electroluxxe is now Wellingtons premier electro club Experience, housing three resident VJ’s and show casing International and National artists.
‘Luxxe has 13 massive parties under its belt, hosting the likes of Australian DJ’s Jono Fernandez and Kill Me DJ plus bands such as Pig Out and Heat Like Me and nationals like Angela Fisken and DJ Loki. Electroluxxe has grown from its Wellington base and has now toured Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne, as well as having promotional Cd releases and a range of Jewelery selling locally in Wellington.
Samari is no stranger to the big parties playing exclusive slots at Fever and Slinky as well as support for international’s such as Chicks On Speed and The Battles, plus several appearances playing alongside Greg Churchill and Angela Fisken at the juggernaut which is Aural Trash!
What makes this DJ’s sound so diverse? Why can he play at the big parties and with rock bands? The answer is his diverse music range and style.
Samari can play from lager-lout rock right through to high energy tech and will most probably do it in one mix. His sound is reminiscent of artists such as Boyz Noize and Erol Alkon, keeping a thriving energy in his mixes and always communicating with the crowd.
Alongside his DJ’ing Samari usually tours with VJ Jem The Misfit bringing the full experience with Electroluxxe only visuals.
Now developing his production skills Samari has his first release with a remix of Heat Like Me’s “ You Want It” Under the Electroluxxe banner due out on Itunes later in 2008. New Zealands own Pitch Black has invited Samari to remix two tunes for them also due out late 2008.
Fresh to Australia but established in New Zealand, Samari is the new up and coming talent set to rock dance floors across Australasia. Don’t miss out on booking Samari this year. Contact Electroluxxe@gmail.com or by phone on 0420550844.
His new project Duotone alongside VJ Jem the Misfit is a new exploration into the art of live Visual and Audio performance, expect to see great work towards the end of 2008 after their debut at Intersect in Auckland in March 2008.
Check out this up and coming artist, Expect great music experiences by a talented and unique DJ and performer.
