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Amir Amor
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Amir Amor during an interview in 2013
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| Birth name | Amir Izadkhah |
| Also known as | Analog Kid |
| Born | 23 March 1985 Tehran, Iran |
| Origin | London, England, UK |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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Amir Izadkhah (Persian: امیر ایزدخواه), known as Amir Amor, is a talented musician, singer, and songwriter. He was born on March 23, 1985. Amir is also a successful record producer, meaning he helps artists create their music.
From 2011 to 2022, he was a key member of the popular drum and bass band Rudimental. Amir Amor also started his own record label and recording studio in London called Major Toms. He has worked with many famous artists. These include Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, and Charli XCX.
Amir Amor's work with Rudimental earned him several big awards. He won the 2014 Brit Award for Best Single of the Year. He also received the Mobo Award for Best Album. His records have sold millions, earning him multiple platinum awards around the world. Experts like The Guardian and NME magazine have called him a top producer to watch.
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Early Life and Discovering Music
Amir Amor was born in Tehran, Iran, during a difficult time. His early years involved escaping to shelters during bomb raids. In 1992, Amir, his mother, and sister moved to London. They faced challenges, including not knowing English and struggling to find a stable home.
Amir found it hard to fit in at school. He often explored London on his own. During these explorations, he found a cassette player that could record sounds over existing ones. This sparked his interest in music, and he began experimenting with beatboxing.
Later, his family was mostly reunited in London. They found a home in Ladbroke Grove and then Somers Town. Amir started to feel settled in Camden. He discovered hip hop, graffiti, and pirate radio stations. He collected many cassettes of hip hop, funk, soul, and electronic music.
When he was 14, Amir found a music production software demo. He accidentally created his first song, "Jaws," a garage track. This song became popular at his school and even sold on cassette. This experience showed him the exciting world of music production.
Building a Music Career
Learning and Growing
Amir's passion for music led him to recording studios in Camden. He wanted to learn everything he could. He found Tribal Tree, a studio and youth club that taught music skills. Even though it was full, Amir's determination earned him a spot. There, he learned how to create beats. He also realized that making music could be a real job.
At Tribal Tree, a musician named Plan B taught him his first chords. The club's founder, Kevin Osbourne, even let Amir use the studio after hours. Amir eventually became a tutor at the youth club himself.
Amir created a demo EP in Osbourne's studio. He entered a songwriting competition run by The Prince's Trust and won! He used the prize money to buy his first computer, a guitar, and a bass. He taught himself to play by listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix.
First Big Projects
Amir teamed up with Plan B to produce his first album, Paint It Blacker: The Bootleg Album. This album mixed hip hop beats with songs by artists like The Rolling Stones. This project helped Amir develop his unique style of blending live sounds with electronic music. Plan B then signed with 679 Records, and Amir started getting hired to create beats for other producers.
He also toured as a musician with different bands. Plan B later hired him to create music for his short film, Michelle. During this time, Amir reconnected with his brother, Shahrokh Izadkhah, who was also a musician. They started a company together called Future Instruments.
In 2009, Amir convinced Nick Worthington, a music executive, to visit him. This meeting led to a partnership to open a studio called Major Toms. This studio became a place for new artists to create and experiment. At Major Toms, Amir produced many albums and worked with artists like Sam Smith and Charli XCX. He also met MNEK, a young producer and songwriter, and they began working together.
Joining Rudimental
The Start of Something New
In 2011, Amir faced challenges with funding for Major Toms. He decided to turn it into a commercial studio and explore starting a record label. He partnered with Henry Village, who ran a dance record label called Black Butter Records. Black Butter had a group called Rudimental on their roster.
Amir's manager, Nick Worthington, sent him a demo song called "Feel the Love" by Rudimental. Amir worked on developing and producing the track. He then took his production of "Feel the Love" to Asylum Records. Asylum Records loved it and signed it as a single.
Amir had not yet met the members of Rudimental. They considered different names for the song's release, but Amir agreed to be credited only as the producer and writer. After this, Rudimental came to Major Toms and finally met Amir. They worked together, and Amir produced and wrote more songs for them, including "Not Giving In" and "Spoons."
Rudimental's Success
On May 14, 2012, "Feel the Love" was released. It quickly became number one on the UK Singles Chart. This was a huge success for Asylum Records. Asylum then offered Rudimental and Amir an album deal. They asked Amir to focus his production efforts on all of Rudimental's music. The band then invited him to officially join, and they began touring heavily.
When Rudimental performed live, Amir played bass, guitar, and keyboards. Their live shows were energetic, featuring guest singers, a brass section, and live drums. They blended electronic and live instruments, creating their unique sound.
Rudimental's first live show at BBC Hackney Weekend was a massive hit. They became the most shared act, even ahead of famous artists like Kanye West. BBC called them the "Festival Band of the Summer." They headlined festivals across six continents. In 2013, they also toured with The Prodigy and The Stone Roses.
In 2013, Amir also earned a bachelor's degree in Commercial Music from the University of Westminster. Rudimental released their second album, We the Generation, in October 2015. They continued to work on new music with many well-known artists.
Amir Amor continued his production work and led Major Toms. He also kept developing "Future Instruments," a company focused on creating new tools for music. On October 21, 2022, Rudimental posted a tweet that suggested Amir had left the group.
Awards and Recognition
Amir's work with Rudimental has received many honors. Their album was nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2013. They won the 2014 Brit Award for Best Single of the Year for "Waiting All Night". They also won the Mobo Award for Best Album.
Rudimental's music has also been nominated for awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Their records have achieved multiple platinum awards for sales in countries like the United Kingdom and Australia.
