X-Press 2
Encyclopedia
X-Press 2 is an English
electronic
and dance music
duo. The members are DJ Diesel (Darren House) and DJ Rocky (Darren Rock). Ashley Beedle left to pursue solo projects in 2009.
prominence through the tracks "Muzik Express" and "London Xpress". X-Press also gained plaudits on the club
scene for regularly parading in clubs with their multi-decked (up to twelve decks with three DJ
s) sets.
Their debut US
single
"The Sound" went to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1996. 2001 saw the release of their album
Muzikizum
which contained two more US dance chart entries: "Smoke Machine" (#31) and "Lazy," which hit #1 in 2002 and was a hit
in the UK Singles Chart
, peaking at #2. The lead vocals on "Lazy" are sung by David Byrne
of Talking Heads
, and on "I Want You Back" by Dieter Meier
of Yello
.
Makeshift Feelgood
appeared in 2006, featuring Tim DeLaughter
, Kurt Wagner
, Anthony Roman from Radio 4
, Kissing the Pink
and Rob Harvey
.
England
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electronic
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
and dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
duo. The members are DJ Diesel (Darren House) and DJ Rocky (Darren Rock). Ashley Beedle left to pursue solo projects in 2009.
History
X-Press 2 first rose to undergroundUnderground music
Underground music comprises a range of different musical genres that operate outside of mainstream culture. Such music can typically share common values, such as the valuing of sincerity and intimacy; an emphasis on freedom of creative expression; an appreciation of artistic creativity...
prominence through the tracks "Muzik Express" and "London Xpress". X-Press also gained plaudits on the club
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
scene for regularly parading in clubs with their multi-decked (up to twelve decks with three DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
s) sets.
Their debut US
United States
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single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"The Sound" went to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1996. 2001 saw the release of their album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
Muzikizum
Muzikizum
-Track listing:All tracks by X-Press 2 unless otherwise noted.# "Muzikizum" - 6:43# "Supasong" - 5:05# "Lazy" - 6:58#* ft. David Byrne# "Angel" - 6:24# "Palenque" - 3:55# "Smoke Machine" - 7:56...
which contained two more US dance chart entries: "Smoke Machine" (#31) and "Lazy," which hit #1 in 2002 and was a hit
Hit single
A hit single is a recorded song or instrumental released as a single that has become very popular. Although it is sometimes used to describe any widely-played or big-selling song, the term "hit" is usually reserved for a single that has appeared in an official music chart through repeated radio...
in the UK Singles Chart
UK 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 ...
, peaking at #2. The lead vocals on "Lazy" are sung by David Byrne
David Byrne (musician)
David Byrne is a musician and artist, best known as a founding member and principal songwriter of the American new wave band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography,...
of Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison...
, and on "I Want You Back" by Dieter Meier
Dieter Meier
Dieter Meier is a Swiss musician and conceptual artist who is best known for the electronic music group Yello he formed with music producer Boris Blank...
of Yello
Yello
Yello is a Swiss electronica band consisting of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank. They are probably best known for their singles "The Race" and "Oh Yeah", which feature a mix of electronic music and manipulated vocals, as does most of their music....
.
Makeshift Feelgood
Makeshift Feelgood
Makeshift Feelgood is the 2006 album from X-Press 2. It features Tim DeLaughter from The Polyphonic Spree, Kurt Wagner from Lambchop, Anthony Roman from Radio 4, 1980s band Kissing the Pink, and, on the first single "Kill 100", Rob Harvey from britrockers The Music...
appeared in 2006, featuring Tim DeLaughter
Tim DeLaughter
Tim DeLaughter , is a singer and songwriter. He has gained attention as a very energetic and engaging frontman for both Tripping Daisy and his current band, The Polyphonic Spree....
, Kurt Wagner
Kurt Wagner (musician)
Kurt Wagner is an American musician, and the singer and songwriter of the Nashville-based alternative-country band Lambchop.-Solo discography:Album*Kurt - tour only cd from European solo tourEP...
, Anthony Roman from Radio 4
Radio 4 (band)
Radio 4 is a band from Brooklyn who formed in 1999. They claim that their sound, which has been described as "danceable punk", is "made in New York, is about New York, and sounds like New York"....
, Kissing the Pink
Kissing the Pink
Kissing the Pink are a British dance/synth pop group from London, England. Members included Nick Whitecross, John Hall, George Stewart, Josephine Wells, Pete Barnett, Sylvia Griffin, Steve Cusack, and Simon Aldridge.-Career:...
and Rob Harvey
Robert Harvey (musician)
The Music was an English alternative rock band, formed Kippax, Leeds, in 1999. Comprising Robert Harvey , Adam Nutter , Stuart Coleman and Phil Jordan , the band came to prominence with the release of their debut album, The Music, in 2002...
.
Albums
- MuzikizumMuzikizum-Track listing:All tracks by X-Press 2 unless otherwise noted.# "Muzikizum" - 6:43# "Supasong" - 5:05# "Lazy" - 6:58#* ft. David Byrne# "Angel" - 6:24# "Palenque" - 3:55# "Smoke Machine" - 7:56...
(2002) - UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#15 - Makeshift FeelgoodMakeshift FeelgoodMakeshift Feelgood is the 2006 album from X-Press 2. It features Tim DeLaughter from The Polyphonic Spree, Kurt Wagner from Lambchop, Anthony Roman from Radio 4, 1980s band Kissing the Pink, and, on the first single "Kill 100", Rob Harvey from britrockers The Music...
(2006)
Compilation albums
- Raise Your Hands - The Greatest Hits (2008)
Singles
- "London X-Press" (1993) - UKUK Singles ChartThe 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 ...
#59 - "Say What!" (1993) - UK #32
- "Rock 2 House" / "Hip Housin'" (1994) - UK #55
- "The Sound" (1996) - UK #38
- "Tranz Euro Xpress" (1996) - UK #45
- "AC/ DC" (2000) - UK #60
- "Muzikizum" (2001) - UK #52
- "Smoke Machine" (2001) - UK #43
- "Lazy" (2002) - UK #2
- "I Want You Back" (2002) - UK #50
- "Give It" (2005) - UK #33
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart