Deep Dish facts for kids

Deep Dish is a famous music duo made up of two DJs. They are Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi. Both are from Iran and are based in Washington, D.C., USA. They are known for their electronic music, especially house music.

Who Are Deep Dish?

Deep Dish started making music together in 1992. They quickly became very popular around the world. They are known for their unique sound. Their music mixes different styles of electronic dance music.

Their Music Style

Deep Dish plays a type of music called electronica. This includes house music and techno. House music often has a strong beat and a repeating rhythm. Techno is another type of electronic music. It usually has a faster, more mechanical sound. Deep Dish blends these styles. They create tracks that are great for dancing.

How They Started

Ali Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi met in Washington, D.C. They shared a love for electronic music. They decided to work together as DJs and producers. They started their own record label, Yoshitoshi Records. This label helped them release their own music. It also helped other artists.

Big Hits and Awards

Deep Dish became very successful. They released many popular songs and albums. They even won a Grammy Award. This was for their remix of a song by Dido. Their music was played in clubs everywhere. They also performed at big music festivals. They were known for their long, exciting DJ sets.

Taking a Break

After many years of making music together, Deep Dish decided to take a break. This is called going "on hiatus." During this time, both Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi worked on their own music. They each had successful solo careers. They continued to DJ and produce music individually.

What They Do Now

Even though they took a break, Deep Dish has reunited for special events. They still perform together sometimes. Their music continues to influence new DJs and producers. They are remembered as pioneers in electronic dance music.