Andy C originally found success with the track "Valley of the Shadows", which was created and released by Origin Unknown comprising 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[6], 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 utilized a swinging rhythm and distinguishable synthesizer leads, which lead to recognition within the drum and bass community.[citation needed]
Andy C has won Best DJ award in the Drum & Bass Arena multiple times. From 2009 to 2018, he won the title every year.[8][9][10] 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.[11] 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 audio and create the light and laser visuals in his shows. Andy C has played at SXSW in Texas, Beyond Wonderland in California, Vooruit in Gent, Belgium, and Melkweg in Amsterdam, as well as Brixton Academy and Cambridge Junction.[12]
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.[13]
In 2018 Andy C sold out Wembley Arena in three days, becoming the first drum and bass artist to do so.[14][15]
In 2019, Andy C released the singles "Till Dawn" [16], and "Back & Forth"—which had been featured in his sets since 2015.[17]
Awards and nominations
Andy C ranked #61 in DJ Magazine's 2010 Top 100 DJs annual poll announced 27 October 2010.[18]
On 1 December 2011 Andy C won the Best DJ title in the 2011 Drum and Bass Arena Awards.[8]
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.[19]
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.[20]
Musical style and influence
Andy C specializes in fast mixing, often employing three analogue turntables.[21][22][23] His signature mixing style (which he refers to as "The Double Drop") lines up two songs so their heaviest bass lines drop at the same time.[24]
Personal life
Andy C has described himself as a tech freak and is a lifelong fan of West Ham United. [25]
↑ 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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