Energise Records
Energise Records is a British independent record label established in 1993.
| Energise Records Ltd | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1993 |
| Genre | Pop, dance, club |
| Country of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Location | Essex, UK |
| Official website | www |
The label specialises in uptempo dance covers and compilations of HI-NRG/POP based releases.
The label has released records for artists such as Sean Smith, Nicki French, Peter Wilson, Hazell Dean, Jane Badler, Rozalla, Linda Martin, Paul Varney, Haywoode, Spray, Sonia and Sinitta.
Background
Included in the list of artists signed is Hazell Dean who signed with the label in 2014.[1]
Work with artists
Energise records had a desire to record a dance version of the Bonnie Tyler hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart". They decided not to go with the female singer they had in mind, and approached John Springate. He phoned Nicki French with whom he had worked in the past, and asked her if she wanted to give it a go. Thinking of it as a classic track she was reluctant to play around with it. After hearing a sample of the backing track over the phone, she decided to try recording it, and did so in 1993. The intention was to just sell the promo around pubs, clubs and at gigs. They later met with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken. French's vocal was re-recorded and the track was released in 1994. It reached the lower end of the charts. A remix was re-released in early 1995. It went to no 12 in the UK charts straight away and climbed from there. Later in the US, around June, it reached no. 2 in the pop chart.[2]
Recorded releases
Following his signing to Energise Records,[3] Sean Smith had his third single released around September 2017, "Fire", which was written b Charlie Mason and Daniel Volpe. It was released as an EP with remixes by Ricardo Autobahn and FNK’D UP.[4]
Catalogue (selective)
12" T series
| Act | Title | Release | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicki French | A1. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (Dance Mix) B1."Pride & Passion", B2. "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" (You Sing Mix) |
Energise Records ENERGY 1T | 1993 | First 1000 copies had white label red text
the others were Red with white text |
| Miriam Stockley | A1. "Holding Out For A Hero" B1. "Holding Out For A Hero" (7" Edit), B2. "I Believe In Me" |
Energise Records ENERGY 2 T | 1995 | |
| NRG Faze | A1. "I Know Him So Well" (Featuring Jane McDonald, Lisa Lush B1. " Don't Go (Don't Walk Away From Love)" (Featuring Shelly) B2. "I Know Him So Well" (Ms. Ferguson's House Of Horror Mix, It's Cuckoo!) (Featuring Jane McDonald, Lisa Lush) |
Energise Records ENERGY 3T | 1995 | Initial 1000 Copies were on Pink Vinyl |
| NRG Faze Shelly and the NRG Twins* |
A1. "Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You" (Featuring Lisa Lush, Sam Sorono), A2. I Can Feel The Beat (Featuring Anji K) B1. "Let Me Feel It" (Larger Than Life Mix) * |
Energise Records ENERGY 4T | 1995 | 100 white labels on Pink Vinyl
1000 on Green Vinyl |
| NRG Faze |
"Live To Tell" "Live To Tell Edit" |
Energise ENERGY 5T | 1995 | Limited edition, sampler, A side both sides |
| Chelle | A1. "If I Could Turn Back Time" (One By One 12"), A2. "If I Could Turn Back Time" (Radio Mix) B1. "Is This Love" (Saints 12"), B2. " Is This Love" (Radio Mix) |
Energise Records ENERGY 7T | 1996 | |
| Magic Hands | Magic Hands EP Logo Side: This side: |
Energise Records ENERGY 8T | 1996 | |
| Krunchie | A1. "I'm So Excited" (Red Hand Gang Mix) B2. "I'm So Excited" (Saint's Full Frontal Mix), B2. "I'm So Excited" (Saint's Late Night Mix) |
Energise Records ENERGY 9T | 1996 | |
| NRG Faze | I Know Him So Well A1. "I Know Him So Well" (96 Grandmaster Mix), A2. " I Know Him So Well" (7" Radio Edit) |
Energise Records ENERGY 10T | 1996 | |
See also
- List of record labels
References
- Your Local Guardian, 7 July 2016 - Interview: Kingston's 80s pop star Hazell Dean gears up for Rewind festival - Leigh Adams
- Stars of ’90s Dance Pop: 29 Hitmakers Discuss Their Careers, By James Arena - Page 68 to 70 Nicki French, "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (1995)
- TellyMix, 13 March 2018 - Sean Smith from X Factor's Same Difference shows off a brand new look by Josh Darvill
- Celebmix.com, 2 November 2017 - Sean Smith Releases His Brand New Single "Fire" by Jonathan Currinn
- Discogs - Energise Records