Shapeshifters (band)
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Shapeshifters, consisting of British Simon Marlin and Swedish Max Reich, are an electronic music group from the United Kingdom and Sweden. The group is signed to Positiva Records.
They are known in the United States as Shape:UK, in part due to a conflict with the Los Angeles based hip-hop act Shape Shifters over the name because of the latter having legally trademarked it. However, the duo still uses the "Shapeshifters" name when they are charting in other countries outside the US.
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[edit] Biography
They are best known for their UK #1 single "Lola's Theme" in July 2004. The track was originally released as an instrumental promo in 2003 and was inspired by Simon's wife, Lola. The distinctive horn rif was sampled from Johnnie Taylor's 1982 track 'What About My Love'. Their second single released in March 2005, titled "Back To Basics" reached number 10 in the UK. The third single "Incredible" reached Number 12 and their debut album Sound Advice was released on 6 March 2006, peaking at 76. Sound Advice was released in the United States on Ultra Records under the Shape:UK name in September 2006. The fourth single, featuring Chic, Sensitivity charted at number 40 on 30 July 2006.
The Shapeshifters returned with the single, ‘Pusher’, ahead of their eagerly awaited second album 'Do Not Disturb'. Pusher was released on 2nd July 2007 in the UK. The new album is expected to be released in early 2008. The UK release date of their next single, "New Day" is 15th October 2007.
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[edit] Albums
- 2004 Shapeshifters present House Grooves
- 2005 Shapeshifters present House Grooves Vol. 2
- 2006 Sound Advice — #76 UK
- 2008 Do Not Disturb — TBA UK
[edit] Singles
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| 2004 | "Lola's Theme" |
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| 2005 | "Back To Basics" |
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| 2006 | "Incredible" |
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| "Sensitivity" (featuring Chic) |
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| 2007 | "Pusher" |
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| "New Day" |
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"Chime" (2008)
[edit] See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
