Re-Rewind
Encyclopedia
"Re-Rewind" is a song by The Artful Dodger featuring Craig David
on vocals. Released in the UK in 1999 and reaching No.2, it was David's first chart success and is also considered by many to be the point when the Garage
genre had crossed into the mainstream.
which was re-recorded on his debut solo album Born To Do It. A slightly different version of the song, simply titled as "Rewind", featured on "Born to Do It
" which was credited solely as Craig David and contained no vocals but David's.
The single is notable for being the first record signed by influential label Relentless Records
and as such the one to first establish the imprint as a pioneering force within mainstream music.
's cult comedy series Bo' Selecta!
took its name.
.
Craig David
Craig Ashley David is an English singer and songwriter. He has released five studio albums: Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average, The Story Goes..., Trust Me, Signed Sealed Delivered and a Greatest Hits album...
on vocals. Released in the UK in 1999 and reaching No.2, it was David's first chart success and is also considered by many to be the point when the Garage
UK garage
UK garage is a genre of electronic dance music originating from the United Kingdom in the early-1990s. UK garage is a descendant of house music which originated in Chicago and New York, United States. UK garage usually features a distinctive syncopated 4/4 percussive rhythm with 'shuffling'...
genre had crossed into the mainstream.
Background
The melody in the verses was lifted from an older Craig David demo called Last NightBorn to Do It
Born to Do It is the debut album by English singer Craig David, released in 2000 via Wildstar and 2001 via Atlantic Records. It is highly revered and acclaimed by R&B critics, and contains some of his highest charting singles. The album was a huge commercial success eventually selling over 8...
which was re-recorded on his debut solo album Born To Do It. A slightly different version of the song, simply titled as "Rewind", featured on "Born to Do It
Born to Do It
Born to Do It is the debut album by English singer Craig David, released in 2000 via Wildstar and 2001 via Atlantic Records. It is highly revered and acclaimed by R&B critics, and contains some of his highest charting singles. The album was a huge commercial success eventually selling over 8...
" which was credited solely as Craig David and contained no vocals but David's.
The single is notable for being the first record signed by influential label Relentless Records
Relentless Records
Relentless Records, founded by Shabs Jobanputra and Paul Franklyn in 1999 is now a part of Sony Music based in London, UK. Having achieved large scale successes with Joss Stone, KT Tunstall and several urban artists such as Artful Dodger and So Solid Crew, the label is now building a small focused...
and as such the one to first establish the imprint as a pioneering force within mainstream music.
In popular culture
It is from this song that Avid MerrionLeigh Francis
Leigh Szaak Francis is an English impressionist born in Leeds. He is best known for his work as the creator of Channel 4's Bo' Selecta!, and for his portrayal of Keith Lemon for several ITV programmes. Francis lives in Camden Town, London, and on October 31, 2003, at Allerton Castle, North...
's cult comedy series Bo' Selecta!
Bo' Selecta!
Bo' Selecta! is a British sketch show written and performed by Leigh Francis, known for its often deeply surreal, abstract toilet humour, which lampoons popular culture. It was broadcast on Channel 4 and ran for three series between 2002 and 2004, spawning several spin-offs...
took its name.
Chart performance
The single reached number two on the UK singles chartUK 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 ...
.