Jon Pearn

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Jon Pearn
Genres House, dance
Occupation(s) Record producer, musician
Years active1996–present
Website http://jonpearn.com/

Jon Pearn is an English house music producer and a member of several successful acts including Araknofobia, Full Intention and Bodyrox.

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Biography

Pearn, with production partner Nick Bridges formed Bodyrox. Their track "Yeah Yeah" was a hit in 2006 [1] with the help of Luciana. "Yeah Yeah" went on to chart at number 2 in the UK Top 40 and was subsequently nominated for two International Dance Music awards, an MTV video award and the prestigious Ivor Novello awards in 2007. [2]

Working alongside Michael Gray as Full Intention, the duo has produced songs such as "America (I Love America)", "Once in a Lifetime" and "I Can Cast a Spell". Moreover, the duo provided remixes for artists including Jamiroquai, Supafly, Mariah Carey, Masters at Work, Emma Bunton and Ultra Nate. Full Intention were also nominated for a Grammy Award for their remix of "Amazing" by George Michael in 2004. [3]

In the 2010s, Pearn released numerous tracks with Full Intention. In May 2019, he collaborated with PowerDress and Arthur Baker on a track called "Constellations".

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References

  1. ITM Article, Bodyrox - Yeah yeah, whatever, February 2007, by Elliot G, Inthemix.com.au
  2. "2007 Ivor Novello Nominees". Archived from the original on 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2018-12-23.
  3. 47TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (2004), Grammy.com