Sultan + Shepard

Sultan + Shepard are a Canadian electronic music duo known for working together across record production, songwriting, and remixing. The project brings together Ned Shepard, who performs under the name Shepard, and Ossama Al Sarraf, who performs under the name Sultan.

Based in Montreal, Quebec, the duo first connected while studying at McGill University. They began releasing original material in 2007, building their profile through a steady mix of their own productions and a parallel stream of remixes. Alongside their original work, Sultan + Shepard have also been associated with collaborations and production work involving artists such as Dillon Francis, David Guetta, and Tritonal.

Over time, Sultan + Shepard’s releases have appeared through a range of electronic-focused labels, reflecting their movement within modern dance music’s melodic and progressive-leaning currents. Their catalog includes work connected with imprints such as Armada Music and Anjunabeats, as well as releases tied to This Never Happened.

In addition to their identity as a duo, Sultan + Shepard are frequently described in terms of their collaborative approach, with remixing and co-writing forming a central part of their output. Their work sits within electronic music, with genre associations that include melodic house and progressive house.