Andy C

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.<ref name="allmusicbi">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Music career

Early years

Template:See also Andy C originally found success in 1993<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with the track "Valley of the Shadows",<ref>Template:Citation</ref> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2001, he collaborated with Shimon on the single "Body Rock,"<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> which reached #28 on the UK Singles Chart in January 2002.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The single used a swinging rhythm and distinguishable synthesizer leads.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

2010–2014

In 2012, Andy C introduced "Andy C Alive", a live performance setup combining DJ mixing with synchronized visual effects.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He has performed at venues and festivals in Europe and North America, including SXSW in Texas and Brixton Academy in London.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

On 3 November 2013, he released a promotional double A-side single, "Haunting / Workout."<ref>Template:Citation</ref> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

2015–present

Andy C released the singles "New Era" and "What Bass" in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Throughout 2017, he performed at multiple festivals.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2019, Andy C released the singles "Till Dawn",<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Cbignore</ref> and "Back & Forth".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Cbignore</ref>

Awards and nominations

Andy C ranked #61 in DJ Magazine's 2010 Top 100 DJs annual poll announced 27 October 2010.<ref name="xione">Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Andy C won the Best DJ award, presented by Drum & Bass Arena, every year from 2009 to 2018.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="breakbeat">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Musical style and influence

Andy C is known for rapid mixing and often uses three analogue turntables during performances.<ref name="djtimes.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="musicradar.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="skiddle.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> His mixing style, referred to as "The Double Drop", involves aligning two songs simultaneously.<ref name="neon">Template:Cite news</ref>

Personal life

According to several media interviews, Andy C is married and has children although the identity of his wife and children is unknown.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He has described himself as a lifelong fan of the football club West Ham United.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Discography

Extended plays

Year	Release	Label
1992	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	RAM Records
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Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Certifications	Album
		UK <ref name="UK-sin">Peak chart positions for singles in the United Kingdom: "Quest" and "Body Rock": {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }} "Workout": {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }} "Heartbeat Loud": {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation			CitationClass=web }}</ref>	UK Dance <ref name="UK-Dance">Peak chart positions for singles on the Dance Chart in the United Kingdom: "Body Rock (SClub Version)": {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }} "Workout": {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }} "Heartbeat Loud": {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }} "Indestructible": {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	LAT Air. <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
"Slip N' Slide" / "Bass Constructor" (Remix)<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>	1993	—	—	rowspan="11" Template:N/a		rowspan="5" Template:Non-album singles
"Sound Control" / "Feel It"<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref> (with Randall)	1994	—	—
"Cool Down" / "Roll On"<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>	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"<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	2013	—	—		Nightlife 6
"Workout"	188		26
"Heartbeat Loud" (with Fiora)	2014	50	10	BPI: Gold<ref name="bpi">Template:Cite certification</ref>	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	BPI: Silver<ref name="bpi" />	Believe Me Now?
"Positions"<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation		CitationClass=web }}</ref>	—	—	—
"—" 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)

External links

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