Sultan + Shepard

Sultan + Shepard are a Grammy-nominated Canadian electronic music production and DJ duo consisting of Ossama Al Sarraf (Sultan) and Ned Shepard. Ossama Al Sarraf and Ned Shepard met in Montreal in the early 2000s while attending McGill University. After sharing demo tracks and realizing their musical chemistry, they officially formed Sultan + Shepard in 2010. They launched Harem Records in 2008 and gained recognition for high-profile remixes and collaborations with major artists like Tiësto, Dillon Francis, and Bruno Mars (earning a Grammy nomination for their remix of Bruno Mars). They are known for melodic house, progressive soundscapes, and emotional depth. Their catalog includes acclaimed projects like Something Everything and subsequent tour-backed musical eras. They have played major global festivals such as Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland, alongside prominent residencies.