Formed in England during the late 1970s ska revival, English band Bad Manners became known for frontman Buster Bloodvessel and novelty hits like Lip Up Fatty, Special Brew, and Can Can. After retiring in the mid-1980s, they returned to release albums like Eat the Beat.
Darren Styles is a UK electronic dance music DJ and producer known for hits like Switch and his chart-topping debut album SkyDivin. He co-founded Electric Fox, partnered with Da Tweekaz, and became the first UK Hardcore artist to play EDC Las Vegas.
Ultrabeat, a British electronic dance music group from Liverpool, is known for their energetic blend of happy hardcore and dance music. Their sound features infectious melodies, high-energy beats, and euphoric synths. Popular songs include "Pretty Green Eyes," which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, "Feelin' Fine," and "Discolights" with Darren Styles. Their albums "Ultrabeat: The Album" and "The Weekend Has Landed" achieved UK chart success.
Comedy rap group Goldie Lookin Chain originated in Newport, Wales, built around members P. Xain, Eggsy, and Adam Hussein. Known for self-released CD-Rs like Don't Blame the Chain, the group gained mainstream fame after a prank involving Charlotte Church and their hit single Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do. Atlantic signed them, releasing Greatest Hits.
N-Trance are a UK dance act formed in 1992 and one of the biggest selling UK dance acts of the 1990s, achieving over 6 million worldwide record sales. They are best known for top ten hits including Set You Free, Stayin Alive, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, and Forever.
Formed in Sweden in 1994, Rednex is a pop group best known for their massive Eurodance-bluegrass hit Cotton Eye Joe. Their debut album Sex & Violins launched a career defined by frequent lineup changes, numerous international chart successes, and a unique country-folk dance style.
Danish pop-dance singer Whigfield: “Saturday Night” UK #1 debut (Guinness, 1M+ sold); hits “Another Day,” “Think of You,” “Sexy Eyes”; wrote/produced for Benny Benassi.
Irish pop group B*Witched: Edele & Keavy Lynch with Lindsay Armaou and Sinéad O’Carroll; global hits incl “C’est La Vie” + 3 more #1s; 5M albums.
Micky Modelle is an Irish DJ and producer known as his home country's top-selling artist with eight platinum albums and four Best Irish DJ awards. He entered the UK Top 10 in 2007 with Dancing In The Dark and entered the Belfast Hall of Fame in 2018.
Cartoons, a Danish band, gained fame with "Witch Doctor," selling over 2M albums and achieving 75M Spotify streams. Known for their catchy "Ooh ee ooh ah ah," they've become a viral TikTok sensation and had music featured in The Simpsons. After a hiatus, they're back with a new single, "SHOTS."
2 Unlimited, a Belgian production duo with Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth, have energized crowds worldwide since 1991 with hits like "Get Ready For This." With 22 million sales and numerous platinum certifications, their music is a staple in sports events and media. Their dynamic live performances have rocked audiences from Russia to Japan.
