Deep Sugar DC with Ultra Naté, Lisa Moody, Ken Lazee

10 PM / $10 / 18+
**Free before 12 AM for 21+**
Ages 18-20 by advance ticket only.
Tickets: http://bit.ly/SUGAR1226

In her two decades of making music, Ultra Naté has remained a musical chameleon, embracing a variety of sounds, from R&B/hip-hop, soul and disco to house, rock and electro-pop.

Twenty years after sashaying onto international dance floors with the club anthem, “It’s Over Now,” Naté stands tall and proud, proving that artist longevity, though not common for singers of dance music, is alive and well—and a real possibility for those willing to work hard for the money.

Ultra Naté’s 20 + year anniversary in the business comes at a time of non-stop work and recording sessions. In addition to prepping her eighth studio album Hero Worship (set for release in early 2013), Ultra Naté’s been busy in the studio with Robbie Rivera, Aussie wonder twins Nervo, Quentin Harris (with rock/funk project Black Stereo Faith), chart-topping EDM troubadour Chris Willis, Italy's hit maker Nicola Fasano, Hometown Baltimore’s own DJ Class, Destiny's Child’ Michelle Williams and house music innovators Todd Terry and David Morales.

Working hard for the money also means wearing numerous hats. Sure, Naté is the singer of the song, but she is also a songwriter, producer, DJ, label owner (BluFire and 410 Paradox Underground), club promoter and live performer.

For the B-more-residing Naté, such diversity is a natural extension—or evolution—from one creative aspect of the music scene to another. “I’ve been in this scene for a long time, so it’s easy for me to transition from one area to another rather seamlessly,” she explains. “Sure, I’m still learning some particular dynamics, but that’s the fun part of the process. When you stop learning you’re doomed.”

Consider this: A few years ago, Naté stepped behind the turntables to learn the art of DJing, which paved the way to her monthly Deep Sugar party at Baltimore’s Paradox club, where she is DJ, host and promoter. Now, she is a much sought after artist and DJ on the international dance/electronic/house music circuit. Ultra currently holds a mixshow residency on influential French Radio Station FG for a 5th year straight alongside some of the world's top jocks such as Bob Sinclar, Alex Gaudino, Fedde Le Grand and David Guetta.

According to Naté, Baltimore keeps her grounded. “The city sometimes has a brash, in-your-face, unpolished quality that can be very refreshing when things start to get too watered down,” she says.

At the end of the day, and 20 years on, Naté’s maverick style has not changed. It remains intact. She says her creative process, over the years, has not changed either. “I still work in many different ways,” she explains. “I’m very open to trying things differently. Remember: I don’t like boxes.”

“I want to continue to be in your face,” says Naté.

We wouldn’t want it any other way.