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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.