PLEASE SEND ALL MUSIC TO: sam@club-class.org
“Sam Ball is following in Fanciulli’s footsteps, not just by being the darling of the (Club Class) warm-up massive, but also by his very own sky-rocketing production career.” DJ Mag
Every now and again a DJ / Producer comes along who demands some attention. Tipped by iDJ Magazine as ‘the one to watch’ in 2007, Sam Ball was one of these but now in 2009 is an established DJ and producer with countless releases and a tireless gig diary to every corner of the planet. Aged 26, Sam has been on the forefront of Kent’s dance scene alongside fellow compadre Nic Fanciulli. As well as being one of Club Class's residents for over 7 years.
Like many aspiring producers Sam cites house and techno legends such as Laurent Garnier, Nathan Coles, Paul Woolford and Underworld as key influences, but rather than mimicking, Sam is forging his own sound blending house and techno to create music with depth and thrust, energy, intensity and emotion.
After witnessing a legendary performance from Sasha & Digweed at Club Class, Sam was inspired to buy his first decks and teach himself to mix; this enthusiasm was to work in his favour. In 2001 his undoubted potential was promptly brought to the attention of Club Class promoters Serg and Greg, At just 18 years old, Sam earned his first set at Club Class by meeting Serg’s dare to get his tongue pierced, and only two sets later he was made an official resident.... he has never looked back since.
Sam's talent has placed him in the same arena as many of the worlds finest DJ's including John Digweed, Paul Oakenfold, Danny Howells, Pete Tong, James Zabiela, Justin Robertson, Darren Emerson, Xpress 2, Steve Lawler, Paul Woolford, Terry Francis, Funk D’void and Nic Fanciulli to name but a few.
Sam has also appeared on ITV DJing in the Joy Of Decks competition. Handpicked from 300 from a panel consisting of Mr C, Sister Bliss, Roni Size and Tom Middleton, Sam made it to the final ten. The final was battled out in Jon Carter's pub The Lock Tavern, where Sam was narrowly edged out. Nevertheless this highly publicised competition further illustrated the fact that Sam was up there with the best of new talent in the UK.
In addition to his Club Class commitments Sam has played all over the world taking countries such as Brazil, Las Vegas, Lithuania, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Russia as well as countless UK dates such as Ministry, Shindig, and Matter.
Since the beginning of 2007, Sam's productions have fast become a favourite in the box’s of DJ's such as Laurent Garnier, Sasha, Digweed, Nic Fanculli , Joris Voorn, Nick Warren, Hernan Catteneo and Paul Woolford and many more. Hernan Cattaneo recently proclaimed “Sam Ball is on fire at the moment!” It’s not just Hernan whose been getting excited about Sam Nic Fanciulli in a recent interview said “if you have Sam Ball playing before you, then you know its going to go off!!!” His most recent records have also caught the attention of DJ's as varied as Sander Kleinenberg, Umek, James Zabiela, Lee Burridge and Danny Howells.
Momentum’s really been building for the young Brit, who recently played the Radio 1 Big Weekend essential mix party and also launching OFF KEY a brand new daytime outdoor party which have proved sell out success with the Maidstone Faithful.
Sam has now produced and remixed on many labels such as Saved , Definitive, Urbantorque, Forensic and remixed the likes of New Order, Francois Dubois, Hernan Catteneo, Dave Spoon and Fergie further more proving Sam’s attention and popularity in the scene.
In 2008 Sam was identified as a key producer for the nu breed, 2009 is the year in which he’s has moved onto the global stage. With more killer releases on the way as well as remix projects, club dates worldwide, it’s going to be a busy and productive year for the Garnier fan from Maidstone. One to watch indeed, certainly one to dance to.
BOOKINGS & MANAGEMENT CONTACT
Sergio Beniati
Club Class Music Management
E:serg@club-class.org
W: http://www.club-class.org
REMIX & PRODUCTION CONTACT:
greg@club-class.org
www.club-class.org
PRESS CONTACT:
natalie@club-class.org
www.club-class.org
DISCOGRAPHY:SAM BALL
Double Vision Ep (OUT NOW)
Sam Ball - Double Vision (Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - Dynamo (Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - Stikman (Urbantorque)
Stealth Ep (February 12th 2007)
Sam Ball - PO Box (Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - Almond (Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - Stealth (Urbantorque)
Past, Present & Future Ep (OUT!)
Sam Ball - 6 of the best (Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - Sidestep (Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - Past,Present & Future(Urbantorque)
Yello EP (release TBC)
Sam Ball - Yello (Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - White Faces(Urbantorque)
Sam Ball - Carbon (EQ Grey)
Sam Ball - YES/NO (EQ Grey)
Sam Ball - Pacman Fever (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Aperture (Brown Eyed Boyz)
Sam Ball - Sunshine Lover (Variance)
Sam Ball - Colour Code (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Unpopular Music (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Axcess (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Bushfire (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Das Ignition(I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Gold Finger (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Punch & Judy (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Snookered (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Blueprint (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Descent (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Kill The Gringo (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Snakeskin (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Army of One (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Les Pressures (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Breakheart (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Weirdo (I-Fi Music)
Sam Ball - Grey Matter (Forensic)
Sam Ball - Relocate (I-Fi Music)
(Release Date TBC)
Sam Ball - Automatic (Punchfunk)
Remixes (Release Date TBC)
Dealers Choice - Bomb This Place (Sam Ball Remix) (Urban Torque)
Dave Spoon - Machine (Sam Ball Remix) (Toolroom)
Sinister Industry - Headmelt (Sam Ball remix) (ISHO records)
Francois Dubois - I Try (Sam Ball Remix)(urbantorque)
James Harcourt & Uderya - Wired (Sam Ball Remix) (twisted Frequency)
Bradler & Hurtig - Past Days - (Sam ball Remix) (Restart)
Steve Mill - U Cube (sam ball remix) Groove collection
NEW ORDER - TRUE FAITH (SAM BALL REMIX)
Hernan Catteneo - Anime (sam ball remix) (urbantorque)
R-Tem - Dali (Sam Ball Remix) (Baroque)
Demon Angels - Work It (sam bal Vox/Dub Mixes) (Montype)
Kos - Its Not the End (sam ball remix) (Famillia)
T-Lectual - Shrink Interupted (sam ball remix)
Fergie - Black Eye P (sam ball remix)
Collaborations:
Sam Ball & Kos - Saccarhine (Definitve)
Sam Ball & Kos - Kaiser - (Definitve)
Light & Dark Ep (Release Date TBC)
Sam Ball & Anil Chawla - Melting Pot (Cubism)
Sam Ball & Anil Chawla - AfterHours (Cubism)
Sam Ball & Anil Chawla - Daily Intake (Cubism)
Sam ball & Mark Gwinnett Pres: The Extras Ep (Release Date TBC)
Sam Ball & Mark Gwinett -Loca (Cubic)
Sam Ball & Mark Gwinett -Defect (Cubic)
Sam Ball & Scope - Nocturnal (Forensic)
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