Although we're based out of San Francisco, we like to check out in the HOT Talent in the music industry and see what they are up to...
This time it was DJ Oren Nizri's turn, and boy did he kill it at Machine last October 3rd!!! (if you missed it... sorry for you!)
Here is what we heard...
"Event was a resounding success. The Boston crowd had a fantastic time with Oren Nizri's vivacious set. His mixing was flawless (as usual) and the energy of the party was very contagious from beginning to end.
Patrons, the friendly staff of Machine Nightclub and people in the know of the city's club scene told us that the dance floor hardly ever gets busy until almost 12:30. Oren had a dancing crowd by 11:30 PM already (one hour ahead of schedule) and they danced with huge smiles in their face, (hands in the air) and cheered non-stop for hours until closing time. The interaction between Oren and the crowd was amazing and they just couldn't help but to wave at him all the time and letting him know how much they were loving his show. Oren was on and gave them no mercy!"
The highligh of the evening was simply how much Oren refreshed the club with his sound that was filled with energy, very driven and totally uplifting. Boston loved his European beats, and also the Latin beats ( Miami style) of some of the tracks of his set. They particularly went crazy when Oren played:
1. Bill Bennett and Suzanne Palmer "Fame" - Edson Pride Club Mix
2. Ralphi Rosario "Take Me Up" - Giangi Cappai Dub Mix
3. Bob Sinclar Presents Fireball "What I Want" - Chris Cox Club Mix
The crowd didn't want to leave the dance floor at closing time!
The reviews over the weekend were wonderful. It seems like the hundreds of attendees told their friends about Oren's performance, and the buzz about Oren's show was huge in Boston over the weekend.
So after all that Boston madness.... I called Oren's manager - and he was very glad with the info I have gotten... He also mentioned that Oren Nizri was featured in a Bostonian magazine....
OUT AT NIGHT MAGAZINE - BOSTON
THE BIG O - BY SCOTT KEARNAN
"Boston is such a beautiful city", says Oren Nizri. On Friday, October 3, the hotshot DJ/producer will bring his enviable skills to a set at Machine in Boston. But he's also planning to stick around for a while longer, and not to nurse a morning after hangover. "I'm staying an extra day just to relax and explore more of the city", he says.
He may be looking to relax, but this rising star has been a busy bee since first moving to Miami years ago. Beforehand, the Israeli DJ was a popular music personality in his home country, hosting his own radio show ("In My House") and spinning the hottest clubs across the Middle East and Europe. Still, he admits moving to America was a daunting task given the difference reception dance music receives. "America radio is not big about house music," says Nizri. "In America, house music is still considered underground. Unless you have satellite radio, you will not be able to listen to dance music at home. In Israel and Europe, we are used to having a variety of radio stations that cater to every single type of music that exists. The level of music exposure is totally different and as an artist, that causes a big impact in the development of your career."
Nizri also says that there are some differences - and similarities, too - between gay nightlife in America and Israel. "The main similarity is the concept - let's have a blast dancing! - and the production value of the parties in terms of decor, entertainment, sound system, marketing and all the other details that make an event extra special and unforgettable," he says. "A difference is that in Israel, parties are much more mixed than here. Israeli people will go to a good party no matter if it is gay or straight. Here, it's much harder to find that mix. And I know that well, because I play for both audiences alike on a regular basis."
Whatever the differences, Nizri is certainly adjusting well. He's an increasingly recognizable and in-demand DJ on the stateside scene. In fact, he's earned a coveted spot in next month's series of White Party events in Miami. Perhaps it all goes back to his signature sound, a classic and upbeat house vibe that harks back to his own to his own favorites: early influences like David Morales and Frankie Knuckles, and contemporary peers like Freemasons and Masters at Work. Above all, Nizri focuses on creating a vibe that captures the very spirit of dance music and encapsulates what first attracted him to the genre. "In Israel, house music and dance music unite people in the parties [people] who are all about going out and having a wonderful time, dancing the night away and forgetting about their problems and worries. Even though dance music is always evolving with the the years, it [still] has a lot of similarities with classic house. It is funky, driven and upbeat. That has influenced my style up until today."
Upbeat is a key word. Nizri says he tries not to over-think his sets, and mainly aims his laser-like focus on having a good time...and making sure that the crowd does, too. "My sound is very European...filled with soulful, deep and funky beats that progress into big room, high-energy tracks with sexy and uplifting vocals,"he says. "I get all the time that my sound is so different and unique, but the reality is, I am not making any effort to be that way. I am just spinning what comes from my soul and what gives me goose bumps when I play."
Besides the Israeli and European influences, Nizri says his adopted home - town of Miami is also working his way into his sound. "After living in Miami for five years now, the Latin flavor can be felt in my sets," he says. "The big drums, the shakers and the percussion keep people grooving and dancing non- stop." And the more they move, the happier this DJ is. "Music has been my passion since as long as I can remember, and to be able to share my knowledge and musical taste is a wonderful experience,"he says.
A DJ who is more concerned with serving his crowd than serving his ego? Is it too good to be true? "I consider myself and entertainer," says Nizri. "The direction of my sets depends on the setting of the venue and the crowd that I have in front of me. To me, it's all about pleasing the crowd and not giving a break to the dance floor". "It's my job to make your night out memorable," he promises. Hey Oren? Thanks for the memories.
All I can say is that I can't wait for Oren to rock out San Francisco... FRESH SF, GUSPRESENTS, INDUSTRY ... and now TWIST!... we need fresh new talent! we love the DJs you guys bring but come on... the same meat over and over again? This ain't monogamy... we want the new HOT STUFF that's killing it through out the country! and proof of that is Oren Nizri!!!
For more on DJ Oren Nizri visit his website and myspace at
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