Ultrabeat

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Ultrabeat are a British electronic dance music group from Liverpool, England, formed in 2002. Originally consisting of vocalist and producer Mike "Re-Con" Di Scala and producers Ian Redman and Chris Henry, Ultrabeat emerged with their cover of the Force & Styles song "Pretty Green Eyes", which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart 2003. With the addition of vocalist Rebecca Rudd in 2005, they released further singles, including top forty hits such as "Feelin' Fine", "Better than Life" and "Elysium (I Go Crazy)", followed by their début album Ultrabeat: The Album in 2007, which peaked at number eight on the UK Albums Chart

In 2008, Ultrabeat released "Discolights" with collaborators Darren Styles and Danny P, which peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart. Their second album, released in 2009, The Weekend Has Landed, peaked at number 29 on the UK Albums Chart.

Di Scala left the group in 2013 to focus on his new band CamelPhat with Dave Whelan, and Rudd took over as the lead vocalist.

History

2002–2003: Formation and early recordings

Prior to forming Ultrabeat, Mike Di Scala, Chris Henry and Ian Redman were DJ’s (Disc Jockey’s) in Liverpool and mixed in the same circle of friends. With a common interest in late-1990s happy hardcore music, the group decided to enter studio for recording sessions. Initially, their productions were bootleg versions of old happy hardcore tracks recorded in order to improve their DJ sets.[1] In 2002 Ultrabeat produced their first remixes and the first record by the group was a double A-side 12-inch single "Sonic Burnin'"/"Boomcore" released on label BCD Records in January 2003. The Ultrabeat name originated from Scottish DJ group Ultrasonic and Boomcore’s let the beat go boom line. Di Scala was previously a member of Rezonance Q, who had chart success with their cover of "Someday" by Mariah Carey. Di Scala played his record label Ultrabeat's demo of "Pretty Green Eyes", a cover of Force & Styles, and following this they were also signed by the label.[2]

2003–2013: The Re-Con era

"Pretty Green Eyes" went on to peak at Number #2 on the UK Singles Chart in August 2003, behind "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul. It was playlisted on most radio stations including BBC Radio 1, and was performed live on Top of the Pops.[3] The following single was "Feelin' Fine" which peaked at number twelve on the UK Singles Chart in December 2003. Their next release was "Better Than Life", which was issued the following year and peaked at number twenty three on the UK Singles Chart.[4]

Their next single, "Feel It with Me", was released ten months after "Better than Life", and peaked at number fifty five on the UK Singles Chart in 2005. An album (originally titled Better than Life: The Album) was expected to be released around this time, although this never materialised.[5]

In 2005, vocalist Rebecca Rudd joined the group. Her first track with Ultrabeat titled "Elysium (I Go Crazy) which sampled Scott Brown's "Elysium", reached #38 in the UK charts. "Elysium (I Go Crazy)" was played on TV music channels more frequently than "Feel It with Me" and was voted number one on MTV's 'Galaxy Chart'.[6][7]

Their sixth single was a collaboration with Darren Styles, "Sure Feels Good", and was released in August 2007. It peaked at number fifty one on the UK Singles Chart. It was the second single featuring Rudd and along with "Elysium (I Go Crazy)" was the second collaboration with another hardcore artist. In September 2007 the band released their album, Ultrabeat: The Album, which peaked at number eight on the UK Albums Chart. At that time band undertook a national tour in support of Cascada (who are also on the AATW label). Their seventh single, "I Wanna Touch You", was released on 4 February 2008.[8] [9]

A new single "Discolights" was released in June 2008. An original release date of 12 January 2009 was set for the second album The Weekend Has Landed, but despite this, it has been leaked onto the internet on various file sharing platforms.[10][11][12]

The first single from the album was Discolights. It peaked at number twenty three on the UK Singles Chart. The second single from the album was Never Ever, which did not achieve a peak on the UK Singles Charts. The third single was Starry Eyed Girl, which, like the majority of the album, did not achieve a peak on the UK Singles Chart, and the fourth is Use Somebody, a cover of Kings of Leon's track from their multi-platinum album Only by the Night. The album was released on 26 October 2009 and includes 18 tracks plus a chronology DVD of all of their music videos, including Pretty Green Eyes, Feelin' Fine, The Stalker, Discolights and more.

Following The Weekend Has Landed album, Ultrabeat released three singles, "Bring It Back", "You Will See" and "Rising". A new song "Rain Stops" written by the late MC Junior appeared on Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9 in 2013, and Di Scala left the group that same year to focus on his other band CamelPhat with Dave Whelan, and was replaced by Rudd permanently on lead vocals.

Other projects

The group produced a track called "Pumpanola" using the alias Hi-Flyerz which appeared on Clubland X-Treme in 2003. In 2012, they had a hit single with "Da Bop" using the alias WTF!, which samples the 1967 song "Our Neighbour" (Russian: "Наш сосед" nash sosed) by Russian singer Edita Piekha. Two songs recorded by the group using the name Steampunk, "Loki's Theme" and "Forever Loved", appeared on Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9 in 2013Script error: No such module "Unsubst"..

Di Scala, Henry and Lee Butler recorded using several aliases such as 3 Amigos, King of Clubs and The Tranceriffs on BCD Records. Di Scala left the group in 2013, to focus on his new band CamelPhat with Dave Whelan, for which he formed in 2006. Chris Henry and Mike Di Scala have also recorded using the name M&C Project, releasing songs "Coming Back" (2005), a cover of Siedah Garrett's "Do You Want It Right Now" (2006) and "Magic Touch" (2007). Chris Henry is also a member of N-Force, with Lois McConnell and Jorg Schmid.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Members

  • Chris Henry – disc jockey, producer (2002–present)
  • Ian Redman – disc jockey, producer (2002–present)
  • Mike "Re-Con" Di Scala – vocals, disc jockey, producer (2002–2013)
  • Rebecca Rudd - vocals (2005−present)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[13] 		IRE
[14]
Ultrabeat: The Album 8 51
The Weekend Has Landed
  • Released: 26 October 2009
  • Label: All Around the World, Universal Music TV
  • Formats: CD+DVD, digital download
 29 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[13] 		UK Dance AUS
[16] 		AUT
[17] 		BEL
[18] 		IRE
[14] 		NL
[17] 		SCO
"Sonic Burnin'" / "Boomcore"[19] 2003 — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Pretty Green Eyes"[20] 2 1 102 — 56 7 37 1
  • BPI: 2× Platinum[15]
 Ultrabeat: The Album
"Feelin' Fine"[21] 12 1 — — — 26 35 8
"Better than Life"[22] 2004 23 2 — — 65 34 51 15
"Feel It with Me"[23] 2005 57 3 — — — — — 37
"Elysium (I Go Crazy)"[24]
(vs. Scott Brown)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2006 35 4 153 — — 40 — 13
"Sure Feels Good"[25]
(vs. Darren Styles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2007 52 5 — — — — — 24
"I Wanna Touch You"[26] 2008 — — — — — — — —
"Discolights"[27]
(vs. Darren Styles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		23 2 — — — 28 — 4 The Weekend Has Landed
"Never Ever"[28] 2009 — — — — — — — —
"Starry Eyed Girl"[29] — — — — — — — —
"Use Somebody"[30] 100 40 — — — — — —
"Bring It Back"[31] 2011 — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"You Will See"[32]
(vs. Hypasonic)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2012 — — — — — — — —
"Da Bop"[33]
(as WTF!)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		— — — 63 — — 4 —
"The Sway"[34]
(as WTF!)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		— — — — — — — —
"Rising"[35] — — — — — — — —
"Pretty Green Eyes 2013"[36] 2013 — — — — — — — —
"Hallelujah"[37] 2020 — — — — — — — —
"Livin On A Prayer" [featuring Flip & Fill] 2023 Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Remixes

Title Year Artist(s)
"Loud and Proud" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 2002 Brooklyn Bounce
"I Believe in Love" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Cooper
"See Me Here" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Orion
"When I Call Your Name" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 2003 Haifa
"If You Leave Me Now" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[38] The System presents Kerri B
"Crazy Sexy Marvellous" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Paffendorf
"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Resource
"I'll Be Your Angel" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Kira
"Magic Fly" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Minimalistix
"Overload" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[39] VooDoo & Serano
"Passion" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Amen! UK
"Maria (I Like It Loud)" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Scooter vs. Marc Acardipane & Dick Rules
"Come & Fly with Me" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Element
"Paradise & Dreams" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] The Force
"Welcome to Tomorrow" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Miss Peppermint
"Irish Blue" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[40] 2004 Flip & Fill featuring Junior
"Look at Us" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[41] Northern Heightz
"Come into My Dream" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[42] Foggy
"It's Over Now" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[43] 2005 Big Ang featuring Siobhan
"Easy" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 2006 Sugababes
"I Will Love Again" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[44] 2007 Kelly Llorenna
"Rise Again" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Breeze vs. Lost Witness
"About You Now" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Sugababes
"Show Me Heaven" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Micky Modelle vs. Jessy
"What Hurts the Most" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[45] Cascada
"Headbone Connected" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[46] Maximum Spell
"Piece of Heaven" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 2008 Beatplayers featuring Lara McAllen
"Right by Your Side" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[47] N-Force vs. Darren Styles
"Gotta Tell You" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[48] Micky Modelle vs. Samantha Mumba
"What Is Happening" (Alphabeat vs. Ultrabeat)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Alphabeat
"True Faith" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Liz Kay
"Burning Love" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Katie Jewels
"Hold Me Tonight" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Manian
"Apologize" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Dee Grees vs. The Real Booty Babes
"Everywhere" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 2009 Master Blaster
"Blade (Phatt Bass)" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Ali Payami vs. Aquagen featuring Warp Brothers
"Strong Again" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] N-Dubz
"I'll Be There" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Stunt
"Evacuate the Dancefloor" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[49] Cascada
"Fight for this Love" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Cheryl Cole
"Boys and Girls" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Pixie Lott
"Do You Know" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] eSQUIRE & Di Scala featuring Ruth Cullen
"If You Were Mine" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Alex K
"Sound without a Name" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 2010 Darren Styles
"Broken Arrow" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] Pixie Lott
"Together" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[50] Pet Shop Boys
"Girls" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[51] 2011 N-Dubz
"30 Days" (Ultrabeat remix)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 2012 The Saturdays

Music videos

Title Year Director(s)
"Pretty Green Eyes" 2003 Jamie Balliu[52]
"Feelin' Fine"
"Better than Life" 2004 Tom King[53][54]
"Feel It with Me" 2005
"Elysium (I Go Crazy)"
(vs. Scott Brown)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2006 Mike Cockayne[55]
"Sure Feels Good"
(vs. Darren Styles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2007 Kevin Hewitt[56]
"Megamix" Various
"I Wanna Touch You" Kevin Hewitt[57]
"Discolights"
(vs. Darren Styles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2008 Paul Boyd[58]
"Never Ever" Andy Soup[59]
"The Stalker" 2009 Iain Titterington[60]
"Starry Eyed Girl"
"Don't Wanna Let Go"
(vs. Darren Styles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Michael Holdaway[61]
"Use Somebody" Graham Hector[62]
"Megamix Part 2" 2010 Various
"Bring It Back"
"Waiting for a Girl Like You" 2011
"Da Bop"
(as WTF!)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2012
"The Sway"
(as WTF!)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Lina Schütze[63]
"Rising" Ben Peters[64]

References

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