Andy C originally found success from the "Valley of the Shadows" track, which was created and released by Origin Unknown, made up of Andy C and Ant Miles. It is sometimes referred to as "31 Seconds" or "Long Dark Tunnel", due to the samples it incorporates. The song made use of a heavy bass line, 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 won the Best DJ award in the Drum & Bass Arena Awards multiple times. From 2009, when the awards were created, to 2018, he won the title every year.[6][7][8] In 2019, DJ A.M.C won the award. In January 2011, Andy appeared on the Mixmag UK survey list at 4th out of 35 other nominations.[9] Andy has received over 20 annual 'Best DJ' titles, more than any other DJ 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.[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.[12]
In 2018 Andy C sold out Wembley Arena in three days, becoming the first Drum and Bass artist to do so.[13][14]
In 2019, Andy C released the singles "Till Dawn" [15], and "Back & Forth"—which had been featured in his sets since 2015.[16]
Awards and nominations
Andy C ranked #61 in DJ Magazine's 2010 Top 100 DJs annual poll announced 27 October 2010.[17]
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.[18]
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.[19]
Musical style and influence
Andy C specializes in fast mixing, often employing three analogue turntables.[20][21][22] 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.[23]
Personal life
Andy C has described himself as a tech freak and is a lifelong fan of West Ham United. [24]
↑ Slip N' Slide / Bass Constructor (Media notes). Andy C. RAM Records. 1993. RAMM 006.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
↑ Sound Control / Feel It (Media notes). Andy C, Randall. RAM Records. 1993. RAMM 11.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
↑ Cool Down / Roll On (Media notes). Andy C. RAM Records. 1993. RAMM 12.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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