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Andy C
English DJ and record producer (born 1976) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Andrew Michael Clarke (born 7 April 1976) is an English DJ and record producer. He is a co-founder of RAM Records, a drum and bass label.[3]
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Early years
Andy C originally found success from the "Valley of the Shadows" track. This was created and released by Origin Unknown (made up of Andy C and Ant Miles) and is sometimes referred to as "31 Seconds" or "Long Dark Tunnel" because of the samples it incorporates. The song made use of a heavy bassline, bell samples and a rolling drum. The track was released as an EP in 1993[4] and has been remixed and re-released several times.
In 2001, he collaborated with Shimon on the single "Body Rock", which reached #28 on the UK Singles Chart in January 2002. The single had a mixed reception from fans citing its unusual sound, utilizing a swinging rhythm and "clownish" synthesizer leads. This led to the pejorative term "clownstep" being used to describe similar tracks following its release.[citation needed]
Andy C has continued to produce records released on his label RAM Records throughout the duration of his career. Ram Records has signed other artists as well, including Chase & Status, Loadstar, Sub Focus and Wilkinson. Andy has had headline acts and their own stage at major events including Creamfields, Global Gathering, The Sunbeat Festival and The Electric Daisy Carnival.[5]
2010–2014
Andy C won the Best DJ title in the 2011 Drum & Bass Arena Awards,[6] and since the awards' inception in 2009, he has won the people's vote in the awards for Best DJ each year.[7] In January 2011, Andy appeared on the Mixmag UK survey list at 4th out of 35 other nominations.[8] He is the only DJ, to receive an excess of 20 annual 'Best DJ' titles in any genre.[2]
In 2012 Andy C launched a new concept – Andy C Alive, where he uses custom made software and settings to mix both audio and create the light and laser visuals used in his shows. Andy C has had bookings at SXSW in Texas, Beyond Wonderland in California, Vooruit in Gent Belgium, and Melkweg in Amsterdam, as well as Brixton Academy and Cambridge Junction.[9]
Andy C played for events run by LTJ Bukem's Good Looking Records, Goldie's Metalheadz, JungleMania, and Desire 2000AD. DMC World DJ Championships Hall of Fame Inductee DJ Craze retains that Andy C is his favorite drum and bass DJ.[10]
On 3 November 2013 he released a promotional double A-side single "Haunting / Workout". It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 188. His next single, "Heartbeat Loud" (with Fiora), was released in November 2014 and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 50.
2015–present
Andy C released the Singles 'New Era' and 'What Bass?' in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Throughout 2017 he performed at many major festivals.[11]
In 2018 Andy C sold out Wembley Arena in three days, becoming the first Drum and Bass artist to do so.[12][13]
In 2019, Andy C released the singles 'Till Dawn' [14] (which had been featured in his sets since 2015) and 'Back & Forth'.[15]
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Awards and nominations
Andy C ranked #61 in DJ Magazine's 2010 Top 100 DJs annual poll announced 27 October 2010.[16]
On 1 December 2011 Andy C won the Best DJ title in the 2011 Drum and Bass Arena Awards.[6]
On 29 November 2013, Andy C won Ambassador of Bass Music in the 2013 Bass Music Awards, and his label Ram Records was nominated for Best Label.[17]
In 2019, Andy C won the 'DJ Mag Top 100 DJs - Highest Drum and Bass Award', climbing 11 positions on the previous year to no.79.[18]
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Musical style and influence
Andy C specializes in fast mixing, often employing three analogue turntables.[19][20][21] His signature mixing style– what he refers to as "The Double Drop" – lines up two songs so their heaviest bass lines drop at the same time.[22]
Personal life
Andy C has described himself as a tech freak and is a lifelong fan of West Ham United. [23]
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