An extraordinary name for an extraordinary talent. Born in 1984 in Yengema / Sierra Leone, Sheriff Johannes Amara still raves about his roots. At an early age he was fascinated by the sounds and melodies of the tribal ceremonies of his home country. Early on, a very special bond and emotion to the music developed in the young artist's soul, which’s African influences are reflect more than just clearly in his music today. In the tender age of 5 years his mother took him to Germany, where he grew up near Paderborn. From then on, he was influenced by every type of music he could hear, whether in clubs, on the radio or at concerts. Musically, however, his heart was particularly touched by Portable aka Bodycode, who enjoyed similar musical influences as the young Sheriff. From this wild mix arises a very unique sound with high recognition value. He harmonises with various styles, but rather sees his main focus in the deep and minimal house music.

He played his first gigs in 2009 not only in Germany like the Citrus Club in Ulm, but also at The Zoo Project in Ibiza. 2010 was followed by other appearances in Germany, including the Geothebunker and Mikatronik club in Essen, until he, in 2012 in addition to various bookings such as in the Eve Bar Bochum, played to top it all on the Ruhr in Love Festival in Oberhausen with renowned acts like Len Faki, Moguai and Ian Carey in front of 44,000 visitors.

His first release “The Tribe” on Vertical Records in late 2010 sounds, as its name implies, like a wonderful club orientated homage to the homeland. In 2011 followed "Crazy" together with Capture and "Feel" in collaboration with ArtKONTROL on the same label. Here, too, Sheriff’s characteristic rhythms are shown up, wrapped in driving tech house beats that make it almost impossible for anyone to sit still. In the same year, Future Lovers published his remix for Tobi Monotonas "Night Life". From a further cooperation with Capture emerges the "Hands Up" EP on Vilena Records in 2012. Sheriff gives his debut on George Morel's label Groove On in the same year with the track "Hambug", to successfully release "Lucky Punch" and the great remix for Def:Play's "Raw Love" on the label in 2013.

Today, the 29 year old DJ and producer lives in Essen / Germany and has dedicated himself to the music and his unique style.

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