Shield

Daniele ‘Shield’ Contrini is the creative mastermind and owner of the acclaimed Rebirth Records. His journey into the realm of music began back in 1998, when he joined forces with Bacci Productions to remix tracks for the iconic New York label, Easy Street. After an exciting five-year stint as A&R and promoter at Oxyd Records, in 2006, he decid- ed to create his very own musical powerhouse, Rebirth. As one half of the dynamic duo NUfrequency, alongside Cristiano Massera, he spearheaded the production of the album ‘Connected’. This musical treasure features two timeless tracks: ‘Go That Deep’ with the enchanting vocals of Shara Nelson and ‘Fallen Hero’ featuring Ben Onono. In the studio, Shield’s creative collaboration with his long-time friend, Robytek, has produced a plethora of singles, EPs, and remixes that resonate with artistry and innovation. They’ve worked alongside renowned artists such as Fore- most Poets, Liquid Liquid, Isabelle Antena, Katia Ricciarelli, and more recently, Emmanuel Jal. Over the years, his musical magic has also graced labels such as Cadenza, Yellow, Miso, Renaissance, Slip’N Slide, Sony Music, and Z Records, not to mention his notorious unofficial re-edits of House Music classics. With his unique soundscapes, Shield has captivated audiences in some of the world’s most iconic clubs, from Tresor in Berlin and Output in New York, to Djoon and Badaboum in Paris, Ministry Of Sound in London, and the legendary Pacha and Eden in Ibiza.