Electronic Musician

A CAREER IN GEAR Ultra Naté

inger, songwriter, DJ and producer Ultra Nate is responsible for some of the biggest hits in house music. Born in the US, she found success in Europe after abandoning a major-label contract to work with the now-cult classic house institution Strictly Rhythm. Writing her breakout hit, ‘Free’, alongside producers Mood II Swing, Nate drew inspiration from R.E.M. in attempting to devise a “rock song that would work in clubs” with a powerful guitar-driven hook. The

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