Before Dubfire, There Was Deep Dish

A lot of people know Dubfire as one of the most respected names in techno, but not everyone realizes that he is actually one half of Deep Dish, one of the most important duos in house music history.

Before Dubfire became a solo artist, he was part of Deep Dish alongside Sharam. The two met in Washington, D.C. in the early 90s and built their name through DJ sets and remixes that stood out from what was happening at the time. Their big breakthrough came in 1995 with their remix of De’Lacy’s “Hideaway,” a track that still holds weight on dance floors today.

From there, Deep Dish went on to shape an entire era. Their 1998 album Junk Science brought together deep house, techno, and soulful elements in a way that felt fresh and intentional. Tracks like “The Future of the Future (Stay Gold)” with Tracey Thorn and “Stranded” pushed them into a wider spotlight, while their remix work for artists like Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Dido earned them serious recognition.

Their remix of Dido’s “Thank You” even won a Grammy, which is rare territory for artists coming from the underground. Around the same time, their remix of “The World Goes Round” also did numbers and has close to 30 million streams.

They also built a deep connection with New York, holding a residency at the legendary Twilo during its peak years. Those nights became a defining part of the city’s club culture, and the legacy still lives on today, with vintage flyers from that era still circulating online more than two decades later.

In 2006, the duo decided to go their separate ways. That is when Dubfire stepped into his solo career, shifting his sound toward a more stripped back, minimal direction. Over time, he became a key name in techno, building a reputation for long, focused sets and detailed production work.

Still, the Deep Dish story did not end there. In 2014, Dubfire and Sharam reunited, bringing the project back for a new generation of listeners while still holding onto the essence of what made it special in the first place.

Understanding that Dubfire comes from Deep Dish adds a whole new layer to his story. It connects the deeper house roots of the 90s to the sound he is known for today. For fans, it is a reminder that behind every artist’s solo career, there is often a much bigger history shaping the music you hear on the dance floor.