Bradley G
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Bradley G is a British
DJ and Dance music producer.
in a band called "Destiny" who played the London
club scene in the mid 1990s.
Bradley G went on to found the band "Wizkid (band)
" who produced and played with experimental forms of dance music
to club goers in and around London
.
In 1997 Bradley G established "Eastside Studios" with partner, House music producer and DJ Colin Russell, in a new purpose built complex above the popular nightclub "Harlequins" in Ilford
, east London.
The Harlequins nightclub is rumoured to be one of the places where the popular UK music genre
"Garage music" is thought to have originated.
Eastside ran until 1998 when Bradley G formed FTD Records
and built the "Skylight Studios" with Tony Ruby in the same building complex.
In late 1999 the "Skylight Studios" moved to a converted house in East London, renamed "The Attic" and ran for a further three years.
In 2002, "The Attic" moved to its final location, "Ferry Lane" Studios in Rainham
, Essex
.
Bradley G also performed a UK tour of sweetheart with Jennifer O’Kane and MC Sel at the height of the tracks fame. In March, April and May 2001 they performed in excess of 100 live PA’s at many UK & worldwide club venues.
Bradley G finally left UK Garage in 2004 and went on to produce a mainstream band led by Charlotte Jackson
at Ferry Lane Studios. Bradley dismissed Charlotte and the project after a lengthy argument with third party publishing company who refused to allow the use of a song they had already recorded.
For full discography, see discogs.com entry
For More Details on MC SEL check out [www.MCSEL.com]
United Kingdom
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DJ and Dance music producer.
Early career
He began his career as a guitaristGuitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
in a band called "Destiny" who played the London
London
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club scene in the mid 1990s.
Bradley G went on to found the band "Wizkid (band)
Wizkid (band)
Wizkid were an experimental British dance music act, formed in 1996, consisting of the following DJ and producer members:* Bradley G* DJ lochii* DJ "Keif"* DJ NeilK...
" who produced and played with experimental forms of dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
to club goers in and around London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
In 1997 Bradley G established "Eastside Studios" with partner, House music producer and DJ Colin Russell, in a new purpose built complex above the popular nightclub "Harlequins" in Ilford
Ilford
Ilford is a large cosmopolitan town in East London, England and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Redbridge. It is located northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan. It forms a significant commercial and retail...
, east London.
The Harlequins nightclub is rumoured to be one of the places where the popular UK music genre
"Garage music" is thought to have originated.
Eastside ran until 1998 when Bradley G formed FTD Records
FTD Records
FTD Records was established in 1998 by DJ and Dance Music Producer Bradley G and Tony Ruby. It was launched from the Skylight Studios complex built above the Harlequins nightclub in East London. FTD Stands for "From The Dark" which mainly came about as Bradley G's previous studio had no windows...
and built the "Skylight Studios" with Tony Ruby in the same building complex.
In late 1999 the "Skylight Studios" moved to a converted house in East London, renamed "The Attic" and ran for a further three years.
In 2002, "The Attic" moved to its final location, "Ferry Lane" Studios in Rainham
Rainham, London
Rainham is a suburban town in northeast London, England, and part of the London Borough of Havering. Located east of Charing Cross, it is one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan and is surrounded by a residential area, which has grown from the historic village,...
, Essex
Essex
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.
History
Bradley G’s most successful release was “Sweetheart”, released on Valentine’s day (Feb 14th) 2001 This track was number 1 in the garage charts for 11 weeks . The record was distributed by FTD Records in association with the then popular pirate radio station Erotic 101.3FM. In late 2002, nearly a year after release Bradley G issued a repress of “Sweetheart” limited to 1,000 copies. These final copies were numbered FTD0001 – FTD1001 and sold out within one hour of going to market.Bradley G also performed a UK tour of sweetheart with Jennifer O’Kane and MC Sel at the height of the tracks fame. In March, April and May 2001 they performed in excess of 100 live PA’s at many UK & worldwide club venues.
Bradley G finally left UK Garage in 2004 and went on to produce a mainstream band led by Charlotte Jackson
Charlotte Jackson
Charlotte Louise Jackson , is a British journalist and television presenter, currently a presenter on Sky Sports News...
at Ferry Lane Studios. Bradley dismissed Charlotte and the project after a lengthy argument with third party publishing company who refused to allow the use of a song they had already recorded.
Discography
| Release | By | Label / Catalogue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| We can work it out (baby) | White label (no artist) | White Label | 1997 |
| Clouds (12") | Jump Krew | White Label | 1998 |
| ExStatic | Stomp | White Label | 1998 |
| Phase Shift | Wobble | White Label | 1998 |
| Halloween (12",EP) | Bradley G | FTD Records FTD001 | 1998 |
| Sweetheart (12") | Bradley G feat Jennifer O Kane & MC SEL | FTD Records FTD002 | 1998 |
| Tell me your name | Bradley G feat Kyle & MC SEL | FTD Records FTD003 | 1999 |
| Dettol (12", Whi) | Brief | FTD Records DE301 | 1999 |
| Right or Wrong (Underground Garage Anthem) (12") | Bradley G feat Miss Right & MC SEL | Snatch Music SNATCH001 | 1999 |
| Making Moves (12",EP) | Bradley G feat MC Sel, and Jennifer O Kane | FTD Records FTD004 | 2001 |
For full discography, see discogs.com entry
For More Details on MC SEL check out [www.MCSEL.com]
External links
- http://www.bradgreenproducer.co.uk Official Website