Andy C

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Andy C
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Background information
Also known asThe Executioner
Born
Andrew Michael Clarke[1]

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Walsall, West Midlands, England
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GenresDrum and bass
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Years active1991–present
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Websitewww.andyc.cc

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Andy C (born Andrew Michael Clarke on April 7, 1976) is an English DJ and record producer. He co-founded RAM Records, a drum and bass label.[5]

Music career

Early years

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Andy C originally found success in 1993[6] with the track "Valley of the Shadows",[7] which was created and released by Origin Unknown, consisting of Andy C and Ant Miles. It is sometimes referred to as "31 Seconds" or "Long Dark Tunnel" due to the samples it incorporates.[8]

In 2001, he collaborated with Shimon on the single "Body Rock,"[9] which reached #28 on the UK Singles Chart in January 2002.[10] The single used a swinging rhythm and distinguishable synthesizer leads.[11]

Andy C continues to release music through RAM Records, which has signed artists such as Chase & Status, Loadstar, Sub Focus, and Wilkinson. He has performed at festivals including Creamfields, Global Gathering, the Sunbeat Festival, and the Electric Daisy Carnival.[12]

2010–2014

In 2012, Andy C introduced "Andy C Alive", a live performance setup combining DJ mixing with synchronized visual effects.[13] He has performed at venues and festivals in Europe and North America, including SXSW in Texas and Brixton Academy in London.[14][15]

On 3 November 2013, he released a promotional double A-side single, "Haunting / Workout."[16] It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 188. His next single, "Heartbeat Loud" (with Fiora), was released in November 2014 and made it to number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.[17]

2015–present

Andy C released the singles "New Era" and "What Bass" in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Throughout 2017, he performed at multiple festivals.[18]

In 2018, Andy C headlined a sold-out show at Wembley Arena, which was reported as the first headline event there by a drum and bass artist.[19][20]

In 2019, Andy C released the singles "Till Dawn",[21] and "Back & Forth".[22]

Awards and nominations

Andy C ranked #61 in DJ Magazine's 2010 Top 100 DJs annual poll announced 27 October 2010.[23]

Andy C won the Best DJ award, presented by Drum & Bass Arena, every year from 2009 to 2018.[24][25][26][27][28]

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.[29]

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.[30]

Musical style and influence

Andy C is known for rapid mixing and often uses three analogue turntables during performances.[31][32][33] His mixing style, referred to as "The Double Drop", involves aligning two songs simultaneously.[34]

Personal life

According to several media interviews, Andy C is married to Natanya and has two daughters. [35][36] He has described himself as a lifelong fan of the football club West Ham United.[37]

Discography

Extended plays

Year Release Label
1992 Sour Mash[38] RAM Records
1993 Bass Logic[39]

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[40] 		UK
Dance
[41] 		LAT
Air.
[42]
"Slip N' Slide" / "Bass Constructor" (Remix)[43] 1993 — — * rowspan="5" Template:Non-album singles
"Sound Control" / "Feel It"[44]
(with Randall) 		1994 — —
"Cool Down" / "Roll On"[45] 1995 — —
"Sound Control" (Remix) / "Feel It" (Remix)
(with Randall) 		— —
"Quest"
(with Shimon) 		1996 95 —
"Body Rock"
(with Shimon) 		2001 28 1 Ram Raiders – The Mix
"Haunting"[46] 2013 — — Nightlife 6
"Workout" 188 26
"Heartbeat Loud"
(with Fiora) 		2014 50 10 rowspan="7" Template:Non-album singles
"New Era" 2016 — —
"What Bass" 2017 — —
"Till Dawn" 2019 — — —
"Back & Forth" — — —
"Boom"
(featuring Tonn Piper) 		2021 — — —
"Ghost"
(featuring DJ Rae) 		— — —
"Indestructible"
(with Becky Hill) 		2024 66 9 7 Believe Me Now?
"Positions"[49] — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

Mix CDs

Year Release Label
1995 Pure Rollers Sub Base Records USA
2001 RAM Raiders – The Mix RAM Records
2002 World Dance: XPRS YRSLF Ministry of Sound
2002 Nightlife RAM Records
Andy C – Drum & Bass Arena React
Andy C – Drum & Bass Arena, Version 2
2004 FabricLive.18 (with DJ Hype) Fabric
Nightlife 2 RAM Records
2006 Nightlife 3
2007 Andy C – Drum & Bass Arena: Babylon Mixmag
Andy C & Grooverider – Drum & Bass Arena Resist Music
2008 Nightlife 4 RAM Records
2010 Nightlife 5
2013 Nightlife 6

Remixes

Year Artist Remix Appears On
2010 Shimon Jazzfreak (Andy C Remix)
2012 Major Lazer feat. Amber Coffman Get Free (Andy C Remix) Nightlife 6
DJ Fresh feat. Dizzee Rascal The Power (Andy C Remix) The Power (Remixes)
Plan B Deepest Shame (Andy C Remix) Deepest Shame (Remixes)
Eric Prydz Every Day (Andy C Remix) Every Day (Remixes)
2013 Mat Zo & Porter Robinson Easy (Andy C Remix) Easy (Remixes)
Rudimental feat. Foxes Right Here (Andy C Remix) Nightlife 6
Chase & Status feat. Moko Count on Me (Andy C Remix)
2014 London Grammar Sights (Andy C Remix) Drum & Bass Arena: Summer Selection 2014
2015 DJ S.K.T feat. Rae Take Me Away (Andy C Remix)
2017 Pegboard Nerds Speed of Light (Andy C Remix)
2019 Tom Walker Not Giving In (Andy C Remix)
2020 The Prodigy Firestarter (Andy C Remix)

References

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