Editing Andy C (section)

==Music career==

===Early years===
{{See also|RAM Records}}
Andy C was a DJ in his own right but gained a strong reputation and more bookings off the back of the successful "[[Valley of the Shadows]]" track, an early drum and bass track that walked the line perfectly between hardcore and drum and bass just as the genres were starting to split. The track, created and released by [[Origin Unknown]] (made up of Andy C and Ant Miles)—often referred to as "31 Seconds" or "Long Dark Tunnel" because of the samples it incorporates—made use of a heavy bassline, bell samples and a rolling drum track to produce a popular, easy to recognise track that was easy to mix and became a favourite in dance floors at raves across the UK and beyond. The track was released as an EP in 1993<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/2169-Origin-Unknown Origin Unknown Discography at Discogs]. Discogs.com. Retrieved on 19 January 2016.</ref> and has been remixed and re-released several times, and is widely recognised as one of the most influential drum and bass tunes of the early 90s. His signature look (Andy C is rarely seen without a baseball cap) and energetic movement behind the decks when playing make him a recognisable figure.

In 2001, he collaborated with [[Shimon (DJ)|Shimon]] on the single "Body Rock", which reached number 28 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] in January 2002 and became one of the most popular drum and bass songs of the year. However, it also polarized some fans of the genre due to its unusual sound; it utilized a [[Swung note|swinging rhythm]] and "clownish" synthesizer leads, leading to the pejorative term "clownstep" to describe similar tracks that were released in the wake of its success.

Andy C has continued to produce strong selling records released on his label [[RAM Records]] throughout the duration of his career, and has earned extensive respect both as a producer and as a DJ. Due to its success as a label, Ram Records has been able to attract and nurture other artists of high calibre, including [[Chase & Status]], [[Loadstar (duo)|Loadstar]], [[Sub Focus]] and [[Wilkinson (musician)|Wilkinson]]. Showcasing their label and DJ talents, Andy has secured headline acts and their own stage at major events including Creamfields, Global Gathering, The Sunbeat Festival and The Electric Daisy Carnival.<ref>[https://www.ramrecords.com/events Shop]. Ramrecords.com. Retrieved on 19 January 2016.</ref>

===2010–2014===
In 2011, Andy C won the Best DJ title in the 2011 [[Drum & Bass Arena]] Awards,<ref name="iomorecords"/> and since the awards' inception in 2009, he has won the people's vote in the awards for Best DJ each year.<ref name="breakbeat"/> He specialises in fast mixing, often employing three [[Phonograph|turntable]]s.<ref name="djtimes.com">{{Cite web |url=http://djtimes.com/andy-c-pioneering-d-n-b/ |title=Andy C: Pioneering D-N-B |access-date=16 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116225503/http://djtimes.com/andy-c-pioneering-d-n-b/ |archive-date=16 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="musicradar.com">{{cite web|author=Si Truss |url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/interview-andy-c-on-18-years-of-drum-n-bass-282046 |title=Interview: Andy C on 18 years of drum 'n' bass |website=MusicRadar.com |date=2010-10-06 |access-date=2020-05-17}}</ref><ref name="skiddle.com">{{Cite web |url=https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Andy-C-interview-Double-drop/28832/ |title=Andy C interview: Double drop |access-date=16 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116164431/https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Andy-C-interview-Double-drop/28832/ |archive-date=16 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A signature mixing style of Andy is what he refers to as the "Double Drop": lining up two tunes so that both basslines drop at the same time.<ref name="neon">[http://simplyneon.com/2014/01/22/all-hail-the-executioner-andy-c-and-the-absolution-of-drum-and-bass/ Dancing Astronaut Interview]. Simplyneon.com (22 January 2014). Retrieved on 2016-01-19.</ref> Andy C has often organised events where he DJs continuously for six hours. In January 2011, ''[[Mixmag]]'' UK announced the result of 14 month global poll from 35 nominations chosen by other big names in dance music: the survey asked global voters to decide ''Who is the Greatest DJ of All Time''; Andy C was ranked number four on it and the highest British DJ on the list.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Howe Ruby|first1=Dave|title=Tiesto voted 'The Greatest DJ of All Time|url=http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/49103/Tiesto_voted_The_Greatest_DJ_of_All_Time|website=20 January 2011|publisher=In the Mix Webzine, Australia|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref> He is the only DJ to date, to receive in excess of 20 annual 'Best DJ' titles in any genre.<ref name="djwin"/>

In 2012 Andy C launched a new concept – Andy C Alive, where he uses custom made software and settings to mix both audio and visuals, creating stunning light and laser shows. At the heart of the setup are 3 deck mixing desks, audio and image editing suites and a setup that allows Andy to custom mix content on the fly. These sets need to be custom made for each venue, and to this date Andy C has already had bookings at [[SXSW]] in Texas, [[Beyond Wonderland]] in California, [[Vooruit]] in Gent Belgium and [[Melkweg]] in Amsterdam, as well as [[Brixton Academy]] and [[Cambridge Junction]].<ref>[http://www.andyc.cc/alive/ Andyc.cc] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140205014301/http://www.andyc.cc/alive/ |date=5 February 2014 }}</ref>

His talent as a producer and a DJ have earned him extensive respect from his peers, cited as a musical influence and inspiration by some of the biggest names in drum and bass; so diverse is his style that Andy C has played for events run by [[LTJ Bukem]]'s [[Good Looking Records]], [[Goldie]]'s [[Metalheadz]] and jump up parties like [http://www.junglemaniauk.com/ JungleMania] and Desire 2000AD. [[DMC World DJ Championships]] Hall of Fame Inductee [[DJ Craze]] retains that Andy C is his favorite DJ to hear play drum and bass.<ref>[http://www.wordplaymagazine.com/2014/07/hip-hop/dj-craze-interview/ DJ Craze Interview] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814175921/http://www.wordplaymagazine.com/2014/07/hip-hop/dj-craze-interview/ |date=14 August 2014 }}. Wordplaymagazine.com (7 July 2014). Retrieved on 2016-01-19.</ref>

His first single in ten years, "[[Haunting / Workout]]", was released as a promotional double A-side from the ''Nightlife 6'' compilation on 3 November 2013. It entered the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 188. His next single, "Heartbeat Loud" (with [[Fiora (musician)|Fiora]]), was released in November 2014 and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 50.

=== 2015–present ===
Andy C released the Singles 'New Era' and 'What Bass?' 2016 and 2017. Throughout 2017 he performed at a string of major festivals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/andy-c-interview|title=Andy C: "Drum'n'bass is truly universal" |website=redbull.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref>

In 2018 Andy C sold out Wembley Arena in three days, becoming the first Drum and Bass artist to do so.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mixmag.net/read/andy-cs-all-night-event-at-wembley-arena-has-sold-out-in-three-days-|title=Andy C makes history as all-night-long event at Wembley sells out|work=Mixmag|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://djmag.com/content/andy-c-wembley-14-eye-boggling-photos-drum-bass-dons-takeover|title=Andy C at Wembley: 13 insane photos from the drum & bass don's takeover|date=2018-11-14|work=DJMag.com|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref>

In 2019, Andy C released the singles 'Till Dawn' <ref>{{Cite web|title=ANDY C - Till Dawn| website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZEWjDplPLU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/WZEWjDplPLU| archive-date=2021-12-12|url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref> (which had been featured in his sets since 2015) and 'Back & Forth'.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ANDY C - Back & Forth| website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArcGXbIrZOU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/ArcGXbIrZOU| archive-date=2021-12-12|url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He also toured extensively and headlined many festivals throughout the year.