Imran Hanif

2005 - Present Composed and produced music for:
Toyota Yaris “Big Small” TV, Cinema and Radio Commercials (Pan European/ 19 territories)
BBC “Strictly Dance Fever” (Commercial Ident)
Sony Play Station (Viral Commercial)
Guest Invest “Earn Money While Others Sleep” TV Commercial
OTHER CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Writing and producing for solo recording artist JANEE signed to WindSwept Producing various dance hall artist in Jamaica including Sanjay, Jovi Rockwell and Farenheit who are part of the Sean Paul camp and management. One of the songs that I produced for Sanjay titled "Lights Out" is a dance hall cross over remake of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" It's currently available on import through AV8 Records New york. (CONTAINS NO SAMPLES). Produced film soundtracks for Fire Fly Films Jamaica. Firefly's founder is Paul Bucknor who wrote the original story line for the worldwide box office blockbuster smash "Full Monty". Titles include "Goat Head"and "Twang" which premiered this years at the Flash Point New Film and Music festival in Jamaica co- hosted by Chris Blackwell (former Island Records owner who was responsible for Bob Marley and U2).
2002 - 2005 Signed to Island/Universal as a recording artist and producer (Dead Relative-Rock/Alternative now known as HOLLOWMAN VS) http://www.hollowmanvs.com
Managed by No Name (LA), roster at the time included Slipknot and Mud Vayne.
Lead Singer/principle writer/producer and founder member.
During the signing I produced and mixed two albums in Los Angeles with Matt Hyde(Cypress Hill,Porno 4 pyros,Slayer,sum 41 and Hatebreed) and James “Jimbo Barton (Metallica, Rush, Match Box 20, Enya). Mixed downs at The Edmonds Tower (Babyface) and Track Record (Vineland, LA). Toured the UK and USA.
Songs from the Dead Relative catalogue have been used in film synchronisations for Working Title/Universal. Film titles “About A boy”, “Johnny English”, “Calcium Kid” and “Inside I’m Dancing”. OTHER PROJECTS
Bass Player and backing vocalist for JacknifeLee (producer of Snow Patrol and U2’s latest album)
Toured the whole of Europe performing at various festivals and venues including Pukkle Pop (Belgium), Reading/Leeds Carling, Brighton/Essential and live performances for BBC Radio 1 in Dublin.
1998-2001 Managed by Blacksmith Productions Produced and co-wrote songs for Bjork’s label mate Baz (One Little Indian) Mix downs at the Dairy and Town House (SSL/Neve) Programming for Another Level on “The Girl Is Mine” (Guy Chambers) Hip Hop, UK Garage and Break beat Remixes for various artists including: Lutrica McNeal/Telstar -“Stranded” Lutrica McNeal/Telstar -“Someone Loves You” Lutrica McNeal/Telstar -“The Greatest Love” E17/Telstar - “Betcha’ Can’t Wait” Nugeneration/Concept - “Rescue Me” Amira /Virigin - “Don’t Go There” Played bass for Sugar Babes on Top Of The Pops and CD UK. Toured the Uk with Cath Coffey (Stereo Mc’s) supporting Finlay Quay.
Mixing live off of ADAT/HD and backing vocals. During tour we also performed on the Jules Holland show and for MTV.
Other Information
Independently, I have produced and released numerous 7” and 12” singles coupled with negotiating distribution and air play.
I am also a mix club DJ and have been for many years.