Tag: Top of the Pops

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Bizarre Inc. ‘I’m Gonna Get You’ | The Making Of A House Classic 0 (0)

Angie Brown, formerly of Bizarre Inc., shares the story behind their ‘90s house anthem, ‘I’m Gonna Get You’. Growing up in Brixton in the ‘80s, Angie tells DJ Mag about discovering her voice, and becoming a regular singer on the London club circuit. It was during this time that she was approached by a talent scout on behalf of Bizarre Inc. Meeting the production trio in a studio in Stafford, Brown didn’t initially understand how the track was going to work, having been asked to sing parts of Jocelyn Brown’s ‘Love’s Gonna Get You’ alongside some ad-libs — but only [See More…]

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Opus III ‘It’s A Fine Day’ | The Making Of A Dance Anthem 0 (0)

Kirsty Hawkshaw, the voice behind Opus III’s 1992 hit ‘It’s A Fine Day’, shares the making of one of UK dance music’s most beloved hits. Hawkshaw gives DJ Mag an insight into her musical upbringing – from growing up as the daughter of famous composer Alan Hawkshaw, the man behind the iconic Countdown theme tune, to becoming a part of the travelling free party scene in the ’90s with Spiral Tribe – and recalls recording her vocals for the single, an interpretation of an Edward Barton poem originally sung by Jane, in a kitchen in Sunderland. Produced by Kevin Dodds, [See More…]

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Darude ‘Sandstorm’ | The Making Of A Dance Anthem 0 (0)

Darude’s ‘Sandstorm’, originally released in 1999, remains one of dance music’s most recognisable tracks 25 years later. “It went viral, before viral was a thing”, Darude reflects when asked about the legacy of ‘Sandstorm’; from its early chart success and Top of the Pops glory, to its seemingly never-ending social media attention and cult following of today. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them. Watch more from the series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGQNM_MbRMj0o92dwsw61tI7fZme2HNT&si=YvAHHGypdlWp_aDo ⚡️ Celebrate with [See More…]

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Crystal Waters ‘Gypsy Woman’ | The Making Of A Dance Anthem 0 (0)

Crystal Waters shares the story behind one of dance music’s most celebrated tracks, ‘Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)’. Originally released in 1991 ‘Gypsy Woman’ has become a timeless house classic; 33 years on Crystal Waters shares the story behind how she went from working at the DC Parole Board to performing the track worldwide. A song inspired by a homeless street performer, Crystal dives into the meaning behind those iconic lyrics, relives her TV debut on Top Of The Pops, and reflects on what legacy the track holds now. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our [See More…]

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Sonique ‘It Feels So Good’ | The Making Of A Chart-Smashing Dance Anthem 0 (0)

Sonique gives us an exclusive insight into the making of her 1998 dance classic ‘It Feels So Good’, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of its release. The track would go on to land the No. 1 spot in the UK Singles Chart, as well as dominate charts across the world, helping cement its place as a true dance classic. Here, Sonique talks about how ‘It Feels So Good’ started out as a d&b track, working on it in the studio, and how it became one of the biggest-selling singles of 1998. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable [See More…]

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Spiller ‘Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)’ | The Making Of A Dance Classic 0 (0)

This is the story of how Spiller made his chart-smashing dance classic ‘Groovejet’ with Sophie Ellis-Bexter. From an accidental first play on a Miami dancefloor, award wins and No. 1 spots, to selecting Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s iconic vocals, sample issues and Top of the Pops performances, this is the story of ‘Groovejet’. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite tracks, told by the people who made them. Explore more stories of the biggest tracks in dance music below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxAP… #Spiller #Groovejet #DanceClassics Subscribe to [See More…]

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Benny Benassi ‘Satisfaction’ | The Making Of A Dance Classic 0 (0)

Benny Benassi gives us an exclusive insight into the making of his 2002 dance classic, ‘Satisfaction’, including the inspiration behind the track’s famous melody, going up against Beyonce in the charts, and its legacy over the last 20 years and counting. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them. Explore more stories of the biggest tracks in dance music below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxAP… #satisfaction #bennybenassi #davidguetta Subscribe to DJ Mag TV: http://bit.ly/Oduqwo We’re on Discord! Join our [See More…]