Alex Party
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Alex Party is an Italian
dance music project of the electronic dance (club dance) or house music
genre. The band consisted of the Italian
brothers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi (also of Livin' Joy
), DJ Alex Natale and vocalist Robin 'Shanie' Campbell.
Their most famous single to date is "Don't Give Me Your Life", a #2 hit in the UK Singles Chart
in early 1995.
, "Saturday Night Party (Read My Lips)", was an immediate success, and became an Ibiza
anthem during the summer of 1993. It became their first Top 40 hit in the UK
, peaking at #29. After introducing a singer to the group (Shanie Campbell) they released "Don't Give Me Your Life" single, being an extended remix to the original "Alex Party" track. It reached #2 in the UK chart (their highest charting hit) and #13 in Australia
, plus topped the Club Record category at Music Week
's 1995 Awards. It was included in many compilation album
s all over the world, and remains their most famous release.
", which was released in late 1995, peaking at #17 in the UK and #11 in Australia (where it was the group's last charting single).
A remix
of the original "Alex Party" track was released in 1996, entitled "Read My Lips". It reached #28 in the UK chart.
Although the last single which was released in the year 2000 was "U Gotta Be", a rare, unreleased and virtually unknown track entitled "You Can't Escape My Love" appeared on a Portuguese compilation album, named Top Star 2001, on the Vidisco record label.
, The Shamen
, Jinny
, Clubzone, Everything But The Girl
and Gipsy.
There has been only one single released to the general public so far and this, along with the tracks on a few of the DJ promo singles released (with the exception of "Read My Lips 2007") are taken from Shanie's unreleased album 'Night Fever'. The album is mentioned on her official Myspace page, but there have been no updates as to any release date.
Italy
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dance music project of the electronic dance (club dance) or house music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
genre. The band consisted of the Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
brothers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi (also of Livin' Joy
Livin' Joy
Livin' Joy was a house music group from Italy who released two successful dance hits in the 1990s, "Dreamer" and "Don't Stop Movin'". The group consisted of Italian brothers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi and singer Tameka Starr....
), DJ Alex Natale and vocalist Robin 'Shanie' Campbell.
Their most famous single to date is "Don't Give Me Your Life", a #2 hit in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in early 1995.
"Don't Give Me Your Life"
The group's first singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "Saturday Night Party (Read My Lips)", was an immediate success, and became an Ibiza
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
anthem during the summer of 1993. It became their first Top 40 hit in the UK
United Kingdom
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, peaking at #29. After introducing a singer to the group (Shanie Campbell) they released "Don't Give Me Your Life" single, being an extended remix to the original "Alex Party" track. It reached #2 in the UK chart (their highest charting hit) and #13 in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, plus topped the Club Record category at Music Week
Music Week
Music Week is a trade paper for the UK record industry.Founded in 1959 as Record Retailer, it was relaunched on 18 March 1972 as Music Week . On 17 January 1981 the title was again changed, owing to the increasing importance of sell-through videos, to Music & Video Week...
's 1995 Awards. It was included in many compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
s all over the world, and remains their most famous release.
Other releases
The group continued to have moderate success following "Don't Give Me Your Life", including "Wrap Me UpWrap Me Up
"Wrap Me Up" is a euro-dance/house song performed by dance act Alex Party with vocals by Shanie Campbell. The track was released as the third single from their debut album "Alex Party" in late 1995. Wrap Me Up would become a Top 20 hit in both the UK and Australia, spending a total of 22 weeks and...
", which was released in late 1995, peaking at #17 in the UK and #11 in Australia (where it was the group's last charting single).
A remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of the original "Alex Party" track was released in 1996, entitled "Read My Lips". It reached #28 in the UK chart.
Although the last single which was released in the year 2000 was "U Gotta Be", a rare, unreleased and virtually unknown track entitled "You Can't Escape My Love" appeared on a Portuguese compilation album, named Top Star 2001, on the Vidisco record label.
Remix work
Alongside releasing singles, Alex Natale was assisted by the Visnadi brothers to remix tracks for many artists. Notable artists remixed include 2 Unlimited2 Unlimited
2 Unlimited is a Dutch Eurodance/Hi-NRG act formed in 1991. The project was the brainchild of Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde, and was fronted by a Dutch duo, rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth. During five years of enormous worldwide popularity, the act scored 16 chart...
, The Shamen
The Shamen
The Shamen were an experimental electronic music band, from 1985–1999, initially formed in Aberdeen, Scotland, as a psychedelic-influenced indie rock act. The founding members are Colin Angus , Derek McKenzie and Keith McKenzie...
, Jinny
Jinny
Jinny were an Italian 1990s band who released singles throughout Europe.The band members were Alessandro Gilardi, Claudio Varola, Federico Di Bonaventura and Walter Cremonini.-Singles:...
, Clubzone, Everything But The Girl
Everything but the Girl
Everything but the Girl was a two-person English band, formed in Hull during 1981, consisting of lead singer and occasional guitarist Tracey Thorn and guitarist, keyboardist, and singer Ben Watt . They are currently inactive although vocalist Tracey Thorn hinted that they may reform someday...
and Gipsy.
Singles
| Year | Song | UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
Australia ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Saturday Night Party" | 29 | - | Alex Party |
| 1995 | "Don't Give Me Your Life" | 2 | 13 | |
| 1995/1996 | "Wrap Me Up Wrap Me Up "Wrap Me Up" is a euro-dance/house song performed by dance act Alex Party with vocals by Shanie Campbell. The track was released as the third single from their debut album "Alex Party" in late 1995. Wrap Me Up would become a Top 20 hit in both the UK and Australia, spending a total of 22 weeks and... " |
17 | 11 | |
| 1996 | "Read My Lips" | 28 | - | |
| 1997 | "Simple Things" | - | - | |
| 2000 | "U Gotta Be" | - | - | |
Campbell's recent work
Shanie Campbell, the vocalist for the 'Alex Party' project, has produced material in her own solo project where she is known simply as 'Shanie'.There has been only one single released to the general public so far and this, along with the tracks on a few of the DJ promo singles released (with the exception of "Read My Lips 2007") are taken from Shanie's unreleased album 'Night Fever'. The album is mentioned on her official Myspace page, but there have been no updates as to any release date.