Dirty Lary

Biography

DIRTY LARY (Lary Saladin) is a Chicago based Electronic Music Producer and DJ, who grew up to the sounds of 80′s House, Italo-Disco, New Wave music, and Guns N’ Roses. Dirty Lary started out on the music scene by writing lyrics and recording vocals for other producers until 2001, when he started booking live performances in Chicago and Las Vegas. In addition to performing in a Las Vegas talent showcase in 2003, Dirty Lary has shared the stage with legendary Hip-Hop recording artists, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock (“It Takes Two”) as well as House music diva, Jessica Eve of Who Da Funk (“Shiny Disco Balls”). Dirty Lary credits his passion and musical pursuits to many musical influences including: Giorgio Moroder, Prince, Depeche Mode, Maceo Plex, New Order and Kavinsky, to name a few. Dirty Lary’s main genres are House and Techno, but he is no stranger to other electronic music genres. Currently, Dirty Lary works on original production and remixes for many labels across the globe, as well as his own label, Phunk Junk Records. Launched in 2012, Phunk Junk Records has over 200 releases available in digital download stores online. Dirty Lary also currently works with other record labels and artists across the globe by doing original production and remix work. Dirty Lary has been fortunate to be mentioned and featured in online publications, such as: 5 Magazine, Urban Music Connection, HypeAccess, The Chicago Insider, 312 Audio, Behind The Decks and Only The Beat. In July 2015, “Bumps,” an original track by Carmen Fiorentino & Dirty Lary, debuted at #100 and peaked at #76 on the Techno Top 100 chart on Beatport, a very important chart on the most popular digital download store used by DJ’s across the globe to track the popularity of releases. The track was released by Chicago record label, Afterdark Recordings, and was listed on the charts with well known artists such as Pig&Dan, Jay Lumen, D-Unity, Jewel Kid and other great techno producers. In February 2016, Lary hit the charts again with his deep house release, “L’Ultimo Bacio,” that was featured on the “Deep Inside E.P.” released by 418 Music (Philadelphia.) This release debuted at #26 and peaked at #10 on the Beatport Top 100 chart for House releases and shared the chart with big artists such as: Sonny Fodera, Nora En Pure, Steve Angello, DJ Dan and other great producers. This is another nice addition for Dirty Lary’s musical arsenal. Dirty Lary has played at Chicago venues such as Spybar, one of the city’s hottest night spot destinations that and rated #9 club in the world by Rolling Stone Magazine, as well as other great venues and events in Chicago and the midwest area, including the “infamous” Porn and Chicken party at Evil Olive Night Club in Chicago. Dirty Lary has been supporting DJ for Chicago legendary DJ’s including; Paul Johnson, Gant-Man, Gene Hunt and Delta 9 along with DJ’s from other parts of the world, including Run DMT. Dirty Lary is currently crafting himself to become a pioneer in the modern House and Techno underground scene and create unique music. Going forward, Dirty Lary is working on a modernized/updated style infused with his old-school style background. He fully supports the independent dance music scene worldwide.