Nate Laurence is the triple threat: veteran DJ since 1995, prolific producer, and even-coordinator. All roles blend to concoct one of THE freshest talents in the new-school underground house music scene today. An undying disciple of EDM for over a decade, Nate has been scorching parties throughout many life-stages (from graduate school and relocations to a detonating resurrection in his home of Minneapolis, MN, USA). This old-school raver, once known as DJ Unity -- a patron of former troupe UNIK Communications -- still shows support to his fellow Minneapolisian DJ's by attending "church" as often as possible, dancing up a storm in front of the loudest speaker. A career that developed over the course of a decade -- largely behind the scenes -- has now become impossible to ignore.
A DJ first: amid immensely contagious energy behind the decks -- layered with dexterous turntablism -- Nate impresses even the most cynical critics one at a time, leaving "wows" in his wake. In international DJ lists, Nate has continued to inch upwards in impressive fashion with gigs reaching as far as South Africa. In 2009, Nate fulfilled an enduring aspiration -- a true privilege -- by becoming a new resident DJ at the legendary First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis, opened in 1970 and forever known as an iconic location for dance music worldwide.
Knockout production: after living in his second home of Cape Town, South Africa in 2001, Nate focused on production. Since then, his resume has grown at a reputable pace. In 2007, Nate released his first solo EP on Funkfield Recordings -- proving his aptitude as a gifted producer -- and began work with Chicago based beatmaker Scrubfish (Scott Kammer). Since the dawn of their relationship, Nate and Scrubfish have begun a journey to the top. Whether solo or mutually, EVERY track they have released to date has reached Top100 lists worldwide; they hold one of the best jackin' tracks of 2008 as voted by Traxsource; caught the attention of DJ Dan in 2009 signing with him; and continue to get play from many of the worlds finest DJs. Each new release continues to outshine subsequent releases.
Event-coordinator: in 2007, Nate rounded the triple threat and joined forces with Minneapolis staple DJs Spur and Jeff Ka$h to create "Sol Funke," which he left in 2008 to create "HotDish" after partnering with friend DJ J. Matthews. "HotDish" is both a collaborative of DJs and an event crew that has become an illustrious name in Minneapolis - stirring an uproar long awaited by the party people of the frozen north. Nate is a man dedicated to the ethos of dance music - that unity we have all felt on the dance floor. To capture this spirit and make it touchable in the real world is Nate's goal. Keep your eyes open for this talented and very different househead - who continues to give his all to keep the music fresh and far-reaching. Today, Nate has built an international following and an exhaustible production/DJ schedule that continues to reach one DJ, one fan, and one reputable label at a time.
IN HIS OWN WORDS: I'm a complex person and have found my calling. I am 100% dedicated to music in its many forms and 100% committed to the fight for social justice as an international activist and educator. I am blessed by my father who recently passed; three sisters (Molly in San Diego, Courtney in Brooklyn NY, Kara here in Minne-snow-ta); my closest friends including Sami, Jones, and Shotty B; my wonderful lab pup "Dio;" my extended South African family; drum circles; laughter; large hazelnut lattes; activists; musicians; artists; punk rock and hip-hop; freedom fighters; graf writers; experiences that have humbled me; thunderstorms; vinyl; and, travel.
THE OFFICIAL DISCOG
ORIGINAL WORK
COMING SOON - 2009 - Nate Laurence - Ceaselessly Waiting EP - Mindtravel Recordings (Vinyl/Digital). Includes: Emancipated / Drama Mama / Remixes TBA
8/28/09 - 2009 - Various Artists - New School Jackers Vol. 3 - Control Recordings - CR021 (Digital). Includes: Beatmaps & Burlap (Nate Laurence & Scrubfish)
3/17/09 - Nate Laurence & Scrubfish - The Freddie Fresh Allstar Flare EP - Guesthouse Music - GM029 (Vinyl/Digital). Includes: People Like We / Pocket Jazz / The Freshest Kid
10/8/08 - Scrubfish & Laurence - Drunkle Bob & Aunt D'Lishus EP - Spatula City Recordings - SPAT012 (Vinyl/Digital). Includes: Disco Papacy (repress) / Sake To Me / Barfly / Creepin Hoodlum / Disco Papacy JibJab
4/14/08 - Various Artists- 4 Piece Set Vol. 1 - Spatula City Recordings - SPAT008 (Vinyl/Digital). Includes: Disco Papacy (Scrubfish & Laurence)
1/31/08 - Rocco Docko & Leon Fishbone - Salisbury Stank EP - Guess Who Records - GWD005 (Digital). Includes: Ps & Qs (Rocco Docko) / One Bad Mutha (Leon Fishbone)
2/25/08 - Nate Laurence - 1996 EP - Funkfield Recordings - FFV106 (Digital). Includes: Shotty Bosquez & Me / Wall Flower / Scene Be Spent (remix by Discouraged Ones)
10/15/08 - Nate Laurence & Scrubfish - 94 East 2 West EP - Control Recordings - CR007 (Digital). Includes: Sleepless Cold Nights / Funky Tambourines
3/9/07 - Rhythm Renewal - Douglas Esquire Vs. The Dogg EP - Flatpack Traxx - FPT005 (Digital). Includes: Carbonated Keys / Dirty Down (remixes by Quirk Burglars, Uriah West) / My Lovin' (remixes by Groove Federation, Sceneheadz, Craftsmen, JR From Dallas)
8/13/08 - Jackin' Box - The Funk Dance (Nate Laurence & Scrubfish) - Union Recordings - UNION015 (Digital)
4/19/08 - Bryan Jones - Far Far Away (Nate Laurence Remix) - Funkfield Recordings - FFV108 (Digital)
9/3/07 - Sceneheadz - MFN (Rhythm Renewal's Music To Mama's Ears Re-Rub) - Flatpack Traxx - FPD004 (Digital)
APPEARS ON
9/23/09 - Discouraged Ones - Behind The Funkfield - Funkfield Recordings (Industry Digital Mix). Includes: Scene Be Spent / Far Far Away (Nate Laurence Remix)
4/29/08 - Terry Mullan - Flip The Format - Moist Music (CD). Includes: Sleepless Cold Nights
MIXES
For booking, please email me at nate@natelaurence.com. Track listings and other guest mixes can be found at my website found HERE.
Coming Soon! String Theory Recordings presents, STRR003: 0045 & El Nino "Act Like Ya Know" in stores December 8, 2009. Featuring 4 tracks of intelligent dance music, including mixes from, CC Rock (Breaks mix), 0045 & Ethan Klein (Disco House mix), Justin James (chicago) (Fidget House mix), and the original mix by 0045 & El Nino (Tech House mix).
Coming Soon! String Theory Recordings presents, STRR002: Dubclot "Yout Man", in stores November 24, 2009. Featuring 4 mixes of Breakbeat dance music. Including mixes from Dubclot, Beat Mavericks, and James Nao.
Its Finally Here,"Hypnotic Rhythm" The New Track from Kevin S. & Kobbe with a Vocal from mar-C is a haunting track with a grewling bass line that will hypnotise you and take total control over your moves on the dance floor
If you like the release, please purchase it and help us reach the TOP 100 on beatport, your support would mean alot to us! Thanks!
Remixes By: DJ Exodus & Matt Arnott, Ralph Berr, Rich Gior & Louis Aliberti
SUPPORTED BY: DJ CHUS, DJ VIBE,ROGER SANCHEZ, DJ BORIS,CARLOS MANACA, HUGO RIZZO, FRANK MAUREL, KEITH BLACKSTONE
On November 7, 2009: HotDish (1st Saturdays @ BLACK) presents "A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO TRAIN WRECKIN’ (_NOT)" featuring Bryan Gerrard (Celebrity), Soulfeather (Caterpillar), Nate Laurence (Bunch-o-labels / BLACK) and J. Matthews (Hot-N-spicy / BLACK).
We know you love it local – naughty famished monkeys! So, we’re using all locally grown ingredients this time. It’s a neighborhood cookout in November! Gluttony will be strictly enforced (but wear what you want)!
Bryan Gerrard: Um…do we need to write an intro Twin Cities househeads? What’s cool though…ready for this…we’re forcing him to resurrect the “deep” from his many days in the VIP; remember…when the place bumped and we all had tears in our eyes because the music actually did move us? Yep…that!
Introducing DJ Soulfeather to the VIP: If you don’t know him yet, he’s got the funkiest collection of tracks you’ve ever heard. The B-boys/girls in town have started to collect in a small cipher in front of him every Saturday at the Caterpillar Lounge where he is a resident – merely because he is…well…the “freshest kid.” We met him during gigs in Duluth at the Red Star and dragged his ass to the cities with us!
And…you’ll get a true taste of HotDish residents this time: Nate Laurence and J. Matthews – giving it to you unnaturally dope for the middle half of the night.
TOO MUCH LOVE freaky (Crisco Twister) lovers: REMEMBER that when you enter the side door, you get free crossover to TML. Double your pleasure, double your fun! You're invited. We'd love to see you in the VIP!
Big Support from: Filthy Rich, DJ Disciple, Andi Durrant, Onionz, Erick E, Prok & Fitch, Oliver Lang, Sarah Main, Warren Clarke, Dean Coleman, Roog (Hardsoul/Housequake), Gabriel & Castellon, Jnr J, Robin Chappell (Stylus Recordings), DJ Pippi, Jørgensen, Angel Anx, DJ Paulette and many more..!
when are you coming back to Denver bro? i put a couple of the funky house tracks i've produced on my soundcloud also. check them out when you get a chance. it would be sick to have a change to remix a scrubfish & laurence track. btw this is Digital Disko out in denver, met you when my bros booked you at Beta and for the afterhours. hope you make it back soon dood!
Four hours - 450 fahrenheit - First Ave - and you've got yourself one flavorsome hotdish! THIS SATURDAY (Oct 3), Hotdish serves up Romano Arcaini (from Latenight Society) and our hometown hero Jeff Kash (back from Florida for a one-time engagement)!
Maybe you know it and maybe you don't but Mr. Acraini (Orlando, FL) has been satisfying the house music meat-plate for many years with a discog that makes your mama's recipe book look brand new. He's the man behind "Tight Recordings" and hugely popular "Latenight Society," so we're wearing extra thick oven-mitts this time. With releases on massive house labels such as Detour, Amenti, Tango, Nordic Trax, Phobic, Eight-Tracks, and Control (to name but a few) it's no doubt we're excited to have him play his Minneapolis debut!
TOO MUCH LOVE freaky (Crisco Twister) lovers: REMEMBER that when you enter the side door, you get free crossover to TML. Double your pleasure, double your fun! You're invited. We'd love to see you in the VIP!
TRACK LISTING Rees Urban - Jump Up Rees urban - Corrupt Mind
DJ SUPPORT J.Caprice/ High Maintenance - Juiced Music Dudu Palandre - Maracuja Sean Biddle - Bid Muzik Louis Hughes - 6th Sense Jeff Haze - Minority Music DJ Ray C - Street Beat Radio Andy Riley - Inland Knights/Toka Project JC Disko - Soul Fuel Jangatha - Uma 4peace/High Maintenance - Jucied Music
Hey man! things are good down here in OZ, just keeping the beats going and spinning every week. I hope to come up to your neck of the woods early next year. You and scrub still coming down for a tour ? I hope to catch up with you if you do.
HotDish (1st Saturdays @ BLACK) is back - the energy continues to build - and it's ON this Saturday! CHICAGO IS IN THE HOUSE! Frankie J (of the Sound Republic), Scrubfish & Laurence, with birthday boy J. Matthews! We're drizzling this one with extra funk and boom tiss!
Don't know Frankie J, Scrubfish & Laurence, or anyone from the jackin' movement - shame on you! Visit www.spatulacityrecords.com for some 411.
THIS SATURDAY - 5th of September - First Avenue VIP - ENTER SIDE DOOR! 10pm. $5. FREE CROSSOVER TO "TOO MUCH LOVE" (can't beat that)! Would love to see everyone there!
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