Retro (DJ)

Nathan Retro (born 18 November 1987), professionally known under the mononym Retro, is an English electronic, dance music, futurepop, grime, hip-hop, R&B and rock producer and DJ from Bradford.[1][2] He has produced and written songs for artists and groups such as Tinchy Stryder, Dappy, Conor Maynard, Emeli Sande, Wiley, Dot Rotten, Wretch 32, Alexandra Burke, JLS, The Saturdays, Katy B and more.[2] He is signed to the company Takeover Entertainment and record label Takeover Roc Nation.[1] He is known for his retro-futurism style of musical composition.[1]

Nathan Retro
Also known asRetro
Born (1987-11-18) 18 November 1987
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
GenresElectronic, dance, futurepop
Occupation(s)Record producer, Songwriter, DJ
Instrument(s)FL Studio, Logic Pro, Drums, Keyboard, Bass, Guitar & more
Years active2009—present
LabelsAATW

Career

Early career

Nathan Retro moved to Manchester, England in 2006 to further his education in music and take his career to the next level. After tireless hours working day and night perfecting his sound, Nathan Retro has become something of a musical genius.[1] After 4 years of hard work and determination he secured a publishing deal with Takeover/Cloud 9 and also signed to Takeover Entertainment in July 2009 and Takeover Roc Nation in 2011.[1]

(2011-present)

In April 2011, an instrumental named "Lunar Riddim" created by Nathan Retro and MNEK was used during Nike's Air Lunar campaign starring Mario Balotelli.[3]

Nathan Retro is currently working with Dappy, JLS, The Saturdays, Leona Lewis, Cher Lloyd, One Direction, Alexandra Burke, Dot Rotten, Wretch 32, Loick Essien and many more.[2]

Production style

Nathan Retro, a futuristic super producer with many talents (drums, keyboard, bass, guitar) has quickly built a strong reputation within the music industry, with blending innovative and unique sounds with thumping beats and heart filled lyrics into songs that everyone can relate to.[1]

He works alongside his long-time production partner David Dawood, and they both produced Dappy's third single "Come with Me", from his debut studio album titled Bad Intentions.[2]

Discography

2009 – Present

Date Artist Song Album Label Role Record chart
2015 Dappy "Beautiful Me" Miracles AATW Co-Producer Single
2012 Dappy "Come with Me (featuring Retro & Dawood vs. Dappy & Margs)" Bad Intentions Takeover Entertainment Limited Producer[2] TBR
2012 Dappy Yin Yang Bad Intentions Takeover Entertainment Limited Producer Single
2012 Dappy Tarzan Bad Intentions Takeover Entertainment Limited Producer Album Track
2011 Tinchy Stryder Let It Rain (featuring Melanie Fiona) Third Strike Takeover Entertainment Limited Producer UK Singles: 14
2010 Tinchy Stryder Tomorrow Third Strike Takeover Entertainment Limited Producer Album track
2010 Tinchy Stryder Never Know Third Strike Takeover Entertainment Limited Producer Album track
2010 Tinchy Stryder Remember Third Strike Takeover Entertainment Limited Producer Album track
2009 Wiley Eyes of the Lord Race Against Time Eskibeat Recordings Producer Album track

Remixography

Year Artist Song Title
2011 Dappy "No Regrets" (Nathan Retro Remix)
2011 The Saturdays "So Stupid" (B-Side) (Nathan Retro Remix)
2010 Adele "Rolling In The Deep" (Nathan Retro Remix)
2009 Lady Gaga "LoveGame" (Nathan Retro Remix)
2009 Drake "Best I Ever Had" (Nathan Retro Remix)
2007 Kanye West "Good Life" (Nathan Retro Remix)
2007 J. Holiday "Bed" (Nathan Retro Remix)

Singles

Year Song Album Record chart
2009 Body Language
(Nathan Retro featuring Wiley & Brazen)
Single only release
2012 Come with Me
(Retro & Dawood vs. Dappy & Margs)
Bad Intentions
2012 Heat
(Nathan Retro featuring Dotcom & Wizdom)
Promo Only
2013 Think About You
(Nathan Retro featuring Charlie Brown)
Single
2017 Everywhere
(Nathan Retro x Anjel)
Single

References

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