Editing Andy C (section)

===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>