Roger Sanchez is a New York house music DJ and producer, best known for the 2001 UK No.1 Another Chance and a Grammy for his remix of No Doubt’s Hella Good. Born in 1967, he came through New York’s early-1990s house scene on labels like Nervous and Strictly Rhythm, founded Stealth Records in 2002, hosts the weekly radio show Release Yourself, and has played Ibiza every summer since 2000.
Roger Sanchez at a glance
- Born: 1 June 1967, New York City
- Aliases: S-Man, Roger S. and Natural Born Lovers
- Biggest hit: Another Chance (2001), a UK No.1
- Grammy: Best Remixed Recording (2003), No Doubt’s Hella Good
- Albums: First Contact (2001) and Come with Me (2006)
- Label: Stealth Records, founded 2002
- Radio: Release Yourself, weekly
- Ibiza: summer residencies every year since 2000
Early days in New York house
Roger Sanchez grew up in New York City and came through the city’s house scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s. When Nervous Records launched in 1991, its very first release was Feel It by Niceguy Soulman, an alias of a young Roger Sanchez. He also became one of the regular hit-makers on Strictly Rhythm, alongside names like Todd Terry, Masters at Work and Armand Van Helden.
Over the years he has released music under several aliases, including S-Man, Roger S. and Natural Born Lovers, each showing a different side of his sound, from deep and dubby to big-room vocal house.
Another Chance: a UK No.1
His breakthrough to the mainstream came with Another Chance in 2001. Built around a sample of Toto’s I Won’t Hold You Back, it became an international hit and reached No.1 on the UK Singles Chart. His debut album, First Contact, followed in July 2001.
A Grammy-winning remixer
Alongside his own records, he built a reputation as one of the most in-demand remixers in dance music. In 2003 he won the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of No Doubt’s Hella Good, joining a small group of house producers to win the award, including Louie Vega.
Stealth Records and Release Yourself
In 2002 Roger founded Stealth Records, giving a home to his own music and other artists. He also hosts Release Yourself, a weekly radio and online show that has grown to millions of listeners around the world. His second album, Come with Me, came out in September 2006.
A fixture in Ibiza
He has played Ibiza every summer since 2000, making him one of the island’s longest-serving international DJs. His sets mix big vocal anthems with deeper, groove-led house.
Where to start listening
- The hit: Another Chance (2001)
- Grammy-winning remix: No Doubt, Hella Good (Roger Sanchez remix)
- Albums: First Contact (2001) and Come with Me (2006)
- The beginning: Niceguy Soulman, Feel It (1991), the first Nervous Records release
Find his catalogue on Beatport and Traxsource, and read more on the Roger Sanchez Wikipedia page.
Frequently asked questions about Roger Sanchez
Who is Roger Sanchez?
Roger Sanchez is a New York house music DJ and producer, known for the 2001 UK No.1 Another Chance and a Grammy-winning remix of No Doubt’s Hella Good.
What is Roger Sanchez’s biggest hit?
His biggest hit is Another Chance, which reached No.1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2001.
Did Roger Sanchez win a Grammy?
Yes. He won the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording in 2003 for his remix of No Doubt’s Hella Good.
What is Release Yourself?
Release Yourself is his weekly radio and online show, and also the name of his club events.
What aliases has Roger Sanchez used?
He has released music as S-Man, Roger S., Natural Born Lovers and Niceguy Soulman.
Keep listening
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