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This is a list of notable artists who have worked in the UK garage genre and subgenres, except dubstep and grime as they have their own lists. This includes notable artists who have either been very important to the genre or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one that has been on a major label and/or has had a hit song that charted).
Mar 1, 2024 · Music. Fact-checked by: Coley Reed. Over 300 music fans have voted on the 70+ Best UK Garage Artists, Ranked. Current Top 3: MJ Cole, Todd Edwards, So Solid Crew.
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Drum and bass. UK garage, abbreviated as UKG, is a genre of electronic dance music which originated in England in the early to mid-1990s. The genre was most clearly inspired by jungle, but also incorporates elements from dance-pop and R&B.
- Early to mid-1990s, London, UK
- 24 Hour Experience, ‘Together’ When? 1994. Who? Originally consisting of Grant Nelson and Simon Firmin, garage and house collective 24 Hour Experience’s name is something of a contradiction – they had an enduring influence on the development of UK dance music in the ’90s.
- Indo, ‘R U Sleeping’ (Bump N’ Flex Remix) When? 1998. Who? Originally an early ’90s dance classic from Hula, K. Fingers and Silk E, ‘R U Sleeping’ was given the garage treatment by English DJ Grant Nelson under one of his countless pseudonyms, Bump N’ Flex.
- Colours, ‘Hold On’ (SE22 Mix) When? 1998. Advertisement. Who? Ice Cream Records’ Stephen Emmanuel formed the ‘Colours’ outfit for the release of his ‘Hold On’ EP, enlisting the aid of dance vocalist June Hamm for the unleashing of this filthy early garage anthem.
- Mr. Vegas, ‘Heads High’ (El-B/Ghost Remix) When? 1999. Who? Founder of Ghost Recordings, El-B has contributed a huge amount to the UK Garage scene, with dozens of vinyl releases dating back to the late ’90s.
Watch music videos from all your favourite new and classic Garage artists in this playlist. From MJ Cole, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Ms Dynamite to So Solid Crew rem...
Jul 25, 2022 · Here is a selection of the best UKG artists, whose music stands the test of time. 1. Artful Dodger. Originally hailing from Southampton, Artful Dodger is the UK garage duo behind the hits ‘Re-Rewind’ featuring Craig David, and ‘Movin’ Too Fast’ featuring Romina Johnson.
May 16, 2019 · 11. Tina Moore. Never Gonna Let You Go (Kelly G Bump-N-Go Dub Mix) (1995) An early sign of UK garage’s chart appeal, this track by a minor US R&B singer was transformed into a club smash and a ...
