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'''Daniel M. Nakamura''' (born December 20, 1966), better known by his stage name '''Dan the Automator''', is an American music producer from ]. He is the founder of the publishing company Sharkman Music<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/1999-11-25/music/handsome-dan-automator-man/|title=Handsome Dan, Automator Man|work=]|first=Zac|last=Crain|date=November 25, 1999|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> and the record label ].<ref name=phoenixnewtimes>{{cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/nathaniel-merriweather-6413705|title=Nathaniel Merriweather|work=]|first=Brendan Joel|last=Kelley|date=January 17, 2002|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> '''Daniel M. Nakamura''' (born August 29, 1966),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daniel M Nakamura, Born 08/29/1966 in California {{!}} CaliforniaBirthIndex.org |url=https://californiabirthindex.org/birth/daniel_m_nakamura_born_1966_9634651 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=californiabirthindex.org}}</ref> better known by his stage name '''Dan the Automator''', is an American record producer. He is the founder of the publishing company Sharkman Music<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/1999-11-25/music/handsome-dan-automator-man/|title=Handsome Dan, Automator Man|work=]|first=Zac|last=Crain|date=November 25, 1999|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> and the record label ].<ref name=phoenixnewtimes>{{cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/nathaniel-merriweather-6413705|title=Nathaniel Merriweather|work=]|first=Brendan Joel|last=Kelley|date=January 17, 2002|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref>


==Early life== ==Early life==
Daniel M. Nakamura<ref name="consequenceofsound" /> was born in ], on December 20, 1966.<ref name="sfchronicle" /> His parents spent time in ] as children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/He-s-sold-millions-of-albums-Handsome-too-2668980.php|title=He's sold millions of albums. Handsome, too. Calls Beck a pal. The Automator a rock star? No.|work=]|first=Jane|last=Ganahl|date=November 29, 2004|access-date=October 11, 2019}}</ref> His father worked for the ] and his mother taught at ].<ref name="sfchronicle">{{cite web|url=https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/dan-the-automator-follows-his-own-lane-to-food-movies-always-be-my-maybe|title=Dan the Automator follows his own lane to food, movies, 'Always Be My Maybe'|work=]|first=Peter|last=Harlaub|date=July 12, 2019|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> As a child, he learned to play violin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emusician.com/gear/automater-for-the-people|title=Automater for the People|work=]|first=James|last=Rotondi|date=March 1, 2001|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> While in high school, he became immersed in hip hop culture.<ref name="sfchronicle" /> He graduated from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfsu.edu/~news/2004/fall/170.htm|title=Holiday gifts with a Gator connection|work=]|first=Adrianne|last=Bee|date=December 17, 2004|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> Daniel M. Nakamura<ref name="consequenceofsound" /> was born in ], on August 29, 1966.<ref name="sfchronicle" /> His parents spent time in ] as children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/He-s-sold-millions-of-albums-Handsome-too-2668980.php|title=He's sold millions of albums. Handsome, too. Calls Beck a pal. The Automator a rock star? No.|work=]|first=Jane|last=Ganahl|date=November 29, 2004|access-date=October 11, 2019}}</ref> His father worked for the ] and his mother taught at ].<ref name="sfchronicle">{{cite web|url=https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/dan-the-automator-follows-his-own-lane-to-food-movies-always-be-my-maybe|title=Dan the Automator follows his own lane to food, movies, 'Always Be My Maybe'|work=]|first=Peter|last=Harlaub|date=July 12, 2019|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> As a child, he learned to play violin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emusician.com/gear/automater-for-the-people|title=Automater for the People|work=]|first=James|last=Rotondi|date=March 1, 2001|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> While in high school, he became immersed in hip hop culture.<ref name="sfchronicle" /> He graduated from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfsu.edu/~news/2004/fall/170.htm|title=Holiday gifts with a Gator connection|work=]|first=Adrianne|last=Bee|date=December 17, 2004|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref>
==Career== ==Career==
Nakamura started his career as a DJ when he was a teenager.<ref name=consequenceofsound>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2010/08/whatever-happened-to-dan-the-automator/|title=Whatever Happened To: Dan the Automator|work=]|first=Len|last=Comaratta|date=August 29, 2010|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> After seeing the younger DJs ] and ] performing live, he decided to focus on producing tracks.<ref name=sfchronicle/> He first gained attention for his work on ]'s 1996 album '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2001/01/19/back-to-the-future-with-the-automator/ffcd3856-74c9-42f5-8e95-ee891250b838/|title=Back to the Future With the Automator|newspaper=]|first=Richard|last=Harrington|date=January 19, 2001|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> His debut EP, ''Music to Be Murdered By'', was released in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-feb-17-ca-weingarten17-story.html|title=Alchemist of Alternative Rap|work=]|first=Marc|last=Weingarten|date=February 17, 2002|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> He released his debut album '']'' in 2000,<ref name=consequenceofsound/> an expansion of his 1996 EP ''A Better Tomorrow''. Keith featured extensively across both versions. Nakamura started his career as a DJ when he was a teenager.<ref name=consequenceofsound>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2010/08/whatever-happened-to-dan-the-automator/|title=Whatever Happened To: Dan the Automator|work=]|first=Len|last=Comaratta|date=August 29, 2010|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> After seeing the younger DJs ] and ] performing live, he decided to focus on producing tracks.<ref name=sfchronicle/> He first gained attention for his work on ]'s 1996 album '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2001/01/19/back-to-the-future-with-the-automator/ffcd3856-74c9-42f5-8e95-ee891250b838/|title=Back to the Future With the Automator|newspaper=]|first=Richard|last=Harrington|date=January 19, 2001|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> His debut EP, ''Music to Be Murdered By'', was released in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-feb-17-ca-weingarten17-story.html|title=Alchemist of Alternative Rap|work=]|first=Marc|last=Weingarten|date=February 17, 2002|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> He released his debut album '']'' in 2000,<ref name=consequenceofsound/> an expansion of his 1996 EP ''A Better Tomorrow''. Keith featured extensively across both versions.
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American record producer (born 1966)
Dan the Automator
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Background information
Birth nameDaniel M. Nakamura
Also known as
  • Automator
  • Dan Nakamura
  • Nathaniel Merriweather
Born (1966-08-29) August 29, 1966 (age 58)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • disc jockey
  • composer
  • engineer
Years active1986–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websitedantheautomator.com
Musical artist

Daniel M. Nakamura (born August 29, 1966), better known by his stage name Dan the Automator, is an American record producer. He is the founder of the publishing company Sharkman Music and the record label 75 Ark.

Early life

Daniel M. Nakamura was born in San Francisco, California, on August 29, 1966. His parents spent time in Japanese internment camps as children. His father worked for the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and his mother taught at City College of San Francisco. As a child, he learned to play violin. While in high school, he became immersed in hip hop culture. He graduated from San Francisco State University.

Career

Nakamura started his career as a DJ when he was a teenager. After seeing the younger DJs DJ Qbert and Mix Master Mike performing live, he decided to focus on producing tracks. He first gained attention for his work on Kool Keith's 1996 album Dr. Octagonecologyst. His debut EP, Music to Be Murdered By, was released in 1989. He released his debut album A Much Better Tomorrow in 2000, an expansion of his 1996 EP A Better Tomorrow. Keith featured extensively across both versions.

He composed the score for the 2019 comedy film Booksmart, with the soundtrack album released that same year.

Collaborations

In 1999, Nakamura and Prince Paul formed the collaborative project Handsome Boy Modeling School, assuming the alter egos Nathaniel Merriweather and Chest Rockwell, respectively. Their debut album So... How's Your Girl? featured numerous guest musicians, including Róisín Murphy, DJ Shadow, and Del the Funky Homosapien. They released a second album, White People, in November 2004, with collaborators including RZA, Cat Power, and Mike Patton. Nakamura used the Nathaniel Merriweather pseudonym for his Lovage project with Patton and Jennifer Charles. After Paul briefly left the duo over a business dispute, Handsome Boy Modelling School have since played further shows and spoken of a forthcoming third album.

In 2000, Nakamura joined Del the Funky Homosapien and Kid Koala to form Deltron 3030. They released their eponymous debut album the same year, featuring guest appearances by Sean Lennon and Damon Albarn. In 2001 he produced the debut album of Albarn's "animated" band Gorillaz, appearing as a member of the band, alongside Del the Funky Homosapien. Both later appeared on the second Deltron 3030 record, Event 2, released in September 2013. The album also featured appearances by Jamie Cullum, Emily Wells and Zack De La Rocha, with interludes performed by actors David Cross, Amber Tamblyn and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Nakamura is one half of Got a Girl, along with actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The duo's debut album, I Love You but I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now, was released in 2014. In September 2015, they embarked on a four-city tour of Seattle, San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles, where they played their entire album live, including a cover of Handsome Boy Modeling School's "I've Been Thinking".

In 2023, Handsome Boy Modeling School released a limited release LP of 7 new songs in collaboration with Fords Gin.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Remix albums

EPs

  • Music to Be Murdered By (1989)
  • King of the Beats (1990)
  • A Better Tomorrow (1996)

Singles

  • "Bear Witness III (Once Again)" (2002)
  • "Rapper's Delight" (2009)

Productions

Film Music/Scoring

References

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