Garage Classical Explained

Garage Classical
Type:compilation
Artist:DJ Spoony with Katie Chatburn and the Ignition Orchestra
Cover:Garage_Classical.jpg
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Recorded:2019
Length:53:00
Label:Since 93
Producer:DJ Spoony

Garage Classical is a compilation album by British disc jockey DJ Spoony with Katie Chatburn and the Ignition Orchestra, released on 18 October 2019, on the Since 93 label.[1] The album contains orchestral covers of classic UK garage tracks and features appearances from Paloma Faith, Sugababes, Lily Allen, Emeli Sandé, Gabrielle, So Solid Crew and more.

The album was preceded by the release of two promotional singles, "Moving Too Fast" featuring Paloma Faith and "Sweet Like Chocolate" featuring Lily Allen. "Flowers" featuring Sugababes was the only single to chart, reaching No. 22 in Scotland and No. 26 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.

Background and promotion

On 28 August 2019, during an interview with Official Charts Company, the DJ announced the album and mentioned about the artists he was collaborating with: "I know Sugababes' Mutya and Keisha personally because they are huge garage fans. They were always out in the garage clubs, but at the same time, they were huge pop stars and the biggest girl band in the country."[2]

The album was released on CD format on 18 October 2019, followed by a double LP on 6 December 2019.[3] [4]

Live

A live show was performed on 24 October 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall.[5]

Release history

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DateFormat(s)Label
United Kingdom18 October 2019Since 93
United Kingdom6 December 20192xLP vinylSince 93

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Garage Classical by DJ Spoony on iTunes . iTunes Store (UK) . 10 October 2019.
  2. Web site: DJ Spoony talks teaming up with Sugababes, Paloma Faith and Lily Allen on Garage Classical album and the garage revival . Official Charts Company (UK) . 28 August 2019.
  3. Web site: DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical Signed CD . Garage Classical . 10 October 2019.
  4. Web site: DJ Spoony presents Garage Classical at Juno Records. Juno. 15 December 2019.
  5. Web site: Garage Classical review – Craig David shines as 2-step gets a starry makeover . Owen Myers. The Guardian. 25 October 2019.