Bio
Who is Ameer?
Ameer Brooks is an internationally known American DJ, Producer, and lover of all thing’s music from New Jersey. Ameer specializes in a culmination of House, Tech, Afro and more and has been booked with the likes of people like Black Coffee, Louie Vega, and Timmy Regisford . Currently Ameer is in college, majoring in National Security Studies and Media Arts, with a minor in African and African American Studies. Along with college Ameer continues to dj regularly and also produces original music and remixes as well. As well as school and music Ameer also is in love with the visual arts and has been fascinated with video production since childhood. Ameer looks to film series like Star Wars, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones as his earliest influences when it comes to visual arts.
Ameer’s earliest musical influences came due to his parents’ love for all types of music. Throughout his childhood he would become obsessed with artist like Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G, and Kool and the Gang. Ameer’s Father, Muhammed Samir, listened to House Music, djs like Alan King and Naeem Johnson, often, sprouting Ameer’s later love for the genre. He was first introduced to the art of djing through a program on MTV at the age of seven, already having been loving music for years. From there his parents bought him a Numark iDJ Live and the rest was history. Soon it would be clubs at 14, festivals at 15, Miami at 16, and so on. Ameer has been playing for over 10 years, and over the years has employed several techniques to spice up his sets like playing original remixes and mashups, and playing 3-4 songs at one time.
Ameer has been booked with some of the DJ greats over the last 15 years of his djing career. In Miami at the Yuca Club in 2017 he was booked with Louie Vega, Timmy Regisford, and Ultra Naté during the Miami Music Week. Later that year he would be booked with the legendary Chosen Few DJs in Chicago. 2018 would bring the Jamaica Frenzy in which Ameer would participate in a weeklong event in Negril, Jamaica being booked with other DJs like David Harness, David Morales, Dj Spinna, DJ Spen, Salah Anase, and several other DJs. He has toured through Montreal, Atlanta, and Washington D.C. alongside Black Coffee, Themba, DJ Angelo, Blondish, and Paskal Daze. 2023 would see David Morales bringing Ameer under his wing, equipping him with a new set of tools and outlook on the music world. He would go on to perform with David in places like the Chosen Few Picinic, in front of 40K house heads, to the legendary Freddie’s Room at the Pike’s Hotel in Ibiza.
Ameer is also in pursuit of learning how to create his own legacy as an artist on the production side of things. Having started his own label, SoulMotis, with the support of his mentor, he has released several original productions that have been streamed, download, and played by Djs and Dancers globally. His production journey began officially in 2020 with the release of Are You Afraid on the British label Opom, but the introduction of SoulMotis and the release of his track Dreaming and a remix by David Morales have marked a new era in his career. He continues to learn, evolve, and discover what music means to him and what he wants his sound and legacy to become.
Notable gigs
June 2016 – Weequahic Park House Music Festival – Newark, NJ – with DJs Marley Marl, Duce Martinez, Fu, and Sres
July 2016 – Brooklyn Getdown – Coney Island, NY – with Monique Bingham, Ian Friday, Tracy Brathwaite, Ile Ife, Dj art, Josh Milan, Frankie Feliciano, Jeannie Hopper, Kervyn Mark, Dj Sres, and Ray Vazquez
July 2016 – Lincoln Park House Music Festival – Newark, NJ – with DJs Basil, Carlos Sanchez, Preston Brown, Middy, Ironbound, and Ali Coleman
September 2016 – Passing the Torch Dance and Music Festival – Silver Springs, MD – with DJs Kool Flash and Jordan Pope
March 2017 – Clubhouse Jamboree – Miami, FL – with Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega, and Ultra Naté
April 2017 – 40th Anniversary of House Music – NYC, NY – with DJs Brian Coxx, Carlos Sanchez, Don Welch, Kamala, Kervyn Mark, Kim Lightfoot, Mikki Afflick, Naeem Johnson, Ray Vazquez, Soulfinger Sam. Hosted by Barbara Tucker and performances by Kim Beacham, Cassio Ware, and Aaron K. Gray
September 2017 – Clubhouse Jamboree – Brooklyn, NY – with DJs Spinna, Stan Zeff, Donna Edwards, and Mia Phillips
November 2017 – The Giving – Chicago, IL – with DJ Marcellus and the Chosen Few DJs
July 2018 – Soulfrica Presents Jersey Shore – Chicago, IL – with DJs Terry Hunter, Greg Winfield, and Jihad Muhammed
August 2018 – DJ Expo for Peavey Electronics – Atlantic City, NJ
September 2018 – 5th Annual Dance & Music Festival – Silver Springs, MD – with DJs Chosen, Kool Flash, Jojo, and CameronDaDJ
October 2018 – NY DJ Con Peavey DJ Workshop & Seminar Panel – NYC, NY – with DJs JB, PonFetti, D-ILL, Keith Shocklee, and Grand Wizard Theodore
December 2018 – OPOM Christmas Party – London, England – with DJs Ele Cee, King Pinn, Luis Loowee R. Rivera, Ronnie Herel, and Paris Cesvette
March 2019 – Jamaica Frenzy – Negril, Jamaica – with DJs David Harness, David Morales, Dj Spinna, DJ Spen, Salah Anase, Body & Soul (Joe Clausell, Danny Krivit, and Francois K), Ultra Naté, Timmy Regisford, Karizma, Kai Alce, Gigi Testa, Del From Philly, Donna Edwards, Lil Ray, Kemit, Jamie 3:26, Mark Francis and Tommie Allen
May 2019 – Deliverance – Chicago, IL – with Mike Dunn
June 2019 – Club Classics Live at Coney Island Boardwalk – Coney Island, NY – with DJs Frankie Paradise, and DJ Chosen
July 2019 – Lincoln Park House Music Festival – Newark, NJ – with DJs Timmy Regisford, Duece Martinez, Sassi, and the Beat Brothers. With Performances by Rochelle Fleming, Keith Thompson, Dawanna Chandler, Cynthia Tucker, and Cassio Ware
October 2019 – DSTRKT – Montreal, Canada – with Black Coffee, DJ Angelo, and Paskal Daze
November 2019 – Ravine – Atlanta, GA – with Black Coffee and Themba
November 2019 – Echostage – Washington DC – with Black Coffee, Blond:ish, and Themba
May 2022 - Rhythm & Movement – Houston, TX – with Dj Fritz, Ms Melodic, and Tony Hatchett
June 2022 – Columbia House Music Project – Columbia, SC – with DJ LA, DJ Kelly Kels, Dj Katt, and Theo Hampton
July 2022 – Soul Summit 20th Anniversary – Brooklyn, NY – with the Soul Summit DJs
July 2022 – The Live in the Mix Outdoor Experience – Newark, NJ – with DJ Pookey
August 2022 – Back 2 House Beats – Brooklyn, NY – with Dj DatGirlCurly
October 2022 – Back 2 House Beats: Halloween Party – Brooklyn, NY – with Doug Gomez and Ian Friday
October 2022 – Don’t Be Afraid: The Young Guns are Coming – with J. Star
December 2022 – Afterwork Fridays at Mr. East – Roselle, NJ
December 2022 – House for the Holidays: Twitch Charity Fundraiser – twitch.tv/ameerbrooks - with MetaBlue, JustTheDJ, and DJ JB
December 2022 – Kompass Red White & Black Party – ATL, GA – Lincoln Hauk, Dj Yuseff, O Diggs, and DJ Davyne
Febuary 2023 – Up Close and Personal Monthly Series – Chicago, IL – with Babydoll, and J Star
March 2023 – Back 2 House Beats: Birthday Celebration for Ameer and Duce – Brooklyn, NY – with Crue Paris, Bobby Morales, and Duce Martinez
April 2023 – Elevation: The House Music Series – Baltimore, MD – with DJ Biskit
April 2023 – B Side Music: Hot House Saturday – Brooklyn, NY – with David Storey, and JusTheDj
May 2023 - Dance and Music Festival - Silver Springs, MD – with DJ JB and Jordan Pope
May 2023 – Columbia House Music Project Memorail Day Weekender – Society Hill, SC – with DJ A Plane, DJ Knuckles, DJ Ricky Mixx, DJ Lady Love, DJ Jal Rae, DJ Flash, DJ Lady Lett, Dj Kelly Kels, Dj Kat in the Hat, and Thommy Davis
May 2023 – Love Fest II: Remembering Royce – ATL, GA - with DJ Musa, DJ Deron, Badala, Selek K, Ramadhan, Steve Maxwell, Ms. Melodic, Fritz, Skyywalker, and Tony Hatchett
June 2023 – Back 2 House Beats – New York, NY – with Harry Soto, Anane Vega –
June 2023 – Rockaway Beach House Music Festival - Rockaway, NY – with DJ Art Cross, Rudy, Big Mel, and DJ Warren
June 2023 – The Pass the Torch Series: Baltimore Edition – Baltimore, MD – with Jordan Pope
July 2023 - The Pass the Torch Series: Baltimore Edition Pt. 2 - Baltimore, MD - with Jordan Pope
August 2023 - The Pass the Torch Series: Jersey Edition - Rahway, NJ - with J Star, and Jordan Pope
August 2023 - The Taste of House - Decatur, GA - with DJ Doc Ramadan, Dj Byrd, Miko the Magnificent and Dj Davyne
August 2023 - Passing the Torch: Outdoor Edition - with JusTheDj, Jordan Pope, and J Star
August 2023 - Urban Artistry presents That's House - Washington, DC - with Patrick Wilson, Nina Sol, and Jordan Pope
April 2024 - 1st Annual Houston Weekender - Houston, TX - with Tony Hatchett, Andre Hatchett, Dj Melodic, DJ Fritz Charles, plus others
May 2024 –Dance Parade + Social Stage – New York City, NY
May 2024 – Cap Fest – Washington DC – with Crystal Waters, Teddy Douglas, Tantra, Chosen, Stingray, plus others
June 2024 – Soul Summit at Dekalb Market – Brookyln, NY – with Soul Summit DJs
July 2024 – Chosen Few Picnic Pre Party – Chicago, IL – with Chosen Few DJs, J Star, Emmaculate, plus others
July 2024 - Soul in the Horn – Brooklyn, NY – with Omar, DJ Spen, Karizma, Rashida, Nina Sol, plus others
September 2024 – Soul House 2024 – Union, NJ – with Terry Hunter, Ladies of Skyy, CeCe Rogers, and others
September 2024 – Equinox – Montreal Canada with DJ Blaster, Godfather D, Preach, and DJ Crook
October 2024 – Let’s Dance Brooklyn – Nowadays – Brooklyn, NY – with Ali Coleman, and Harry Fletcher
October 2024 – Sunday Mass Live – Brooklyn, NY – David Morales, and The Illustrious Blacks
December 2024 – Jamie 3:26 Birthday Bash – Chicago, IL – with J Star, and Jamie 3:26
December 2024 – The Renaissance – Chicago, IL – with Mike Dunn, and J Star
March 2025 – Soho House – New York City, NY – with Louie Vega
April 2025 – Dance Circle – Charlotte, NC – with Steve Howerton, Charles Gatling, and DJ LA
May 2025 – Make Jersey House Again – Newark, NJ – with Tony Humphries, Beloved, and BlahzaySoundz
May 2025 – Dance Parade – New York City, NY
May 2025 – The Ritual – Brooklyn, NY – with Anane, Louie Vega, and JusTheDJ
July 2025 – SRL Sessions – Brooklyn, NY – with Hirame
July 2025 – Chosen Few Picnic – Chicago, IL – with Chosen Few Djs, David Morales, Ann Nesby, Danny Krivit, Ladies of Skyy, plus others
August 2025 - MNI House Picnic - Minneapolis, MN- with Ariesfirebomb, Groovetronix, Yonci, Kenna, Angel Beloved, and Jamecia Bennet, and Ameen Tahir
September 2025 - Feel Good - Baltimore, MD - with Damond Ramsey, and Soul Tribe
October 2025 - Freddie's Room - Pike's Hotel - Ibiza, Spain - with David Morales
October 2025 - Night of the Dead - Chicago, IL - with Bruce Bailey, Wayne Williams, and Terry Hunter
November 2025 - Open House - Detroit, MI - with Bruce Bailey, Detroit House Collective, Wayne Williams, and JusTheDJ
November 2025 - House Music Heals at Sea - Various Caribbean Countries - Celebrity Beyond
Press & Awards
October 2016 – Honor for Inspiring the You - "For Inspiring the Youth and for Having the Most Consistent Weekly Log on Listeners on luckysantiagoradio.com."
April 2017 – Jet Magazine Article – Interviewed and featured in an exclusive on Jet Magazine
June 2019 – Principal's Award - Principal's Award from West Orange High School for outstanding scholastic achievement.
June 2019 – Presidential Scholarship - Presidential Scholarship from New Jersey City University, granting full tuition.