The “Discount Rhinos” could prob be best described as an Electro House Funk Affair, all kicking off in Spring 2006 with a booty remix of Gnarls Barkley ‘Crazy' charting in the Motorola ARIA Charts at number 15,which was closely followed by a remix of “Put your Hands Up For Detroit”. Receiving massive support worldwide and leading onto mixes for Nelly Furtado & Gabriel & Dresden both of which securing a place on 2 US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 1 packages.

Mixes on Gabriel & Dresden's “Dangerous Power” scored plays on Pete Tongs Essential Selection & Eddie Halliwells slot with a further play to come soon after on the follow up single “Tracking Treasure Down”. Mixes soon started appearing on the likes of Ministry Of Sound's “Cream Anthems” and the support was reflected across the download sites namely Dj Download which has had numerous top 10's with a number 1 from the Rhino.

2007 brings original material from the man on his very own “Sharpie Style Records” which just released its 2nd single “Kansas City Shuffle” in September topping in Dj Download at number 2 and recording various top 10's worldwide. One to watch out for is “To The Lady” upcoming on Sheer Records South Africa. Remixes are still flooding out on labels such as Interscope Geffen, EMI, Apollo, CR2, and Netwerk … with the support now coming from all the big guns such as Pete Tong, Eddie Halliwell, John Dahlback, Steve Lawler, TV Rock, David Guetta, Hook n Sling & The Aston Shuffle.

Nathan Barato

In a time of DJ saturation, it is refreshing to see an artist talk the talk and walk the walk. Not only an accomplished Club selector, with the inception of Rawthentic Music (alongside new label partner and great friend, Carlo Lio), he adds producer and label manager to the repertoire. But Nathans love affair with the beat happened long before this. 1994, was the year that saw Nathans fascination with the cool stuff you could do with records become an actual paying endeavor. In the guise of a high school formal, Barato ran the musical gamut; from slow jams to hip hop and back again. Truly a music man, his no genre left unturned attitude, keeps him versatile and adept as an electronic music artist. To add credo to his storied beginnings, Nathan also found time to work in the local record hot spot, Traxx; as well as become head music buyer for global music peddlers Fully Loaded Distribution. Although a product of the garage/house music scene, Nathans encompassing music style eclipses any definition. Having graced the decks at almost every reputable club in the city, Baratos residencies now include The Gallery (Guvernment), Comfort Zone, Footwork and This Is London. His seamless ability to create a story through music has seen his inclusion in numerous electronic showcases like The Guvernments annual Labour of Love, and most recently Global Gatherings Sundance Music Festival in Montreal and Darko & Migz events in Malta. Nathan understands the power of the dance floor and to pay attention to its urges and its wants. "Programming and control is my number one concern. Mixing is important but nothing is more important than the music. He has played alongside the likes of heavyweights Roger Sanchez, Louie Vega, Hector Romero, Green Velvet, Sandy Rivera, Deep Dish, Max Graham, Paul Van Dyk, Sasha and Steve Lawler; just to name a few! You can soon expect a slew of releases on Rawthentic Music from a plethora of great artists, including Carlo Lio, DJ Simi & Masterkeys, The Junkies & Nathan himself. With the future of the Canadian scene growing stronger, it is no question Nathan Barato stands poised and ready to usher in the next wave of Canadian electronic music.

Carlo Lio

If music is the Universal language then Toronto Native, Carlo Lio is surely multilingual. It is this universal appeal that has allowed Carlo to speak to so many people without ever having to say a word. His ability to capture sounds and emit them so expressively is a gift. Music has always been a priority in Carlo’s life; anyone who witnesses him gracing the decks can attest to this. Carlo can turn a careful observer into a dancer through the raw emotion and passion in his music. Music is a language; it is a means of connectivity, intimacy and communication and Carlo has brilliantly captured and shared this with his fans. As a DJ, producer: & businessman. His continued efforts both in and out of the booth have paid off. Teaming up with studio partner Nathan Barato to create Rawthentic Music, Carlo has been pounding out numerous quality hits which have received plenty of local & International support. His unique signature style that’s driven by a relentless, sexy, hypnotic, techy groove is sure to leave you mesmerized. Carlo has so instinctively tapped into that ‘human experience’ that millions of club goers have sought after and has taken so many on a journey into sound. With his flawless and imaginative mixing and his mind-blowing programming, Carlo preaches a gospel of repetitive beats. His fast, deep pulsing tech-house, or groovy, chuggy minimal are inspirational and he credits his latest sound to three of his most current influences; Mastiksoul, Marco Carola and Loco Dice. Carlo emulates great confidence and is a strong visionary and leader in Toronto’s club culture. If you have a yearning hunger for the beat, just open wide; Carlo will satisfy your mind, body and soul and leave you salivating for more.