Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Andy C

Role / Field:

English DJ and record producer known for co-founding RAM Records.

Born:

1976-04-06

Century / Era:

1976s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

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. Andy C originally found success in 1993 with the track "Valley of the Shadows", 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.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 2001, he collaborated with Shimon on the single "Body Rock", which reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart in January 2002. The single used a swinging rhythm and distinguishable synthesizer leads. 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. In 2012, Andy C introduced "Andy C Alive", a live performance setup combining DJ mixing with synchronized visual effects.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He has performed at venues and festivals in Europe and North America, including SXSW in Texas and Brixton Academy in London. On 3 November 2013, he...

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