Airheadz
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Airheadz was a UK
trance
production duo based in London, comprising Leigh Guest and Andrew Peach. They were later joined by Caroline De Batselier who acted as vocalist and live performer.
Although the original two members of the group had worked together before under different aliases, the name Airheadz was first used in 2000 on the 12" white label trance track "In The Air" and was subsequently used for a number of trance productions and remixes between 2000 and 2003.
Airheadz are best known for the trance hit single "Stanley (Here I Am)" which first came into existence as a bootleg record
entitled "Stanley - Stanley's In A Trance Mix" due to it containing a vocal sample
from Eminem
's "Stan"
, and which itself was a sample taken from Dido
's "Thankyou"
. The "Stanley's In A Trance Mix" rapidly became popular on the UK and European club scene and national radio circuit during late 2000 to early 2001, but as a consequence of being unable to acquire legal clearance for the use of Dido's vocal segment, the track ultimately wasn't able to get an official release.
In Spring 2001, the track was re-released under AM:PM records as "Stanley - Here I Am" with the Dido sample having been removed and replaced with an entirely new vocal segment (Caroline De Batselier), modifying the feel of the track quite profoundly. In April 2001, the official (modified) version reached a peak position of #36 in the UK Singles Chart
and is currently listed in the Top 100 trance anthems of all time.
United Kingdom
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trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
production duo based in London, comprising Leigh Guest and Andrew Peach. They were later joined by Caroline De Batselier who acted as vocalist and live performer.
Although the original two members of the group had worked together before under different aliases, the name Airheadz was first used in 2000 on the 12" white label trance track "In The Air" and was subsequently used for a number of trance productions and remixes between 2000 and 2003.
Airheadz are best known for the trance hit single "Stanley (Here I Am)" which first came into existence as a bootleg record
Bootleg recording
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority. The process of making and distributing such recordings is known as bootlegging...
entitled "Stanley - Stanley's In A Trance Mix" due to it containing a vocal sample
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
from Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
's "Stan"
Stan (song)
"Stan" is the third single from The Marshall Mathers LP, by rapper Eminem featuring Dido. It peaked at number one in the United Kingdom and Australia. It is also included on Curtain Call: The Hits, performed with Eminem and Dido as well track 17 on Curtain Call: The Hits as a live Performance from...
, and which itself was a sample taken from Dido
Dido (singer)
Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
's "Thankyou"
Thank You (Dido song)
"Thank You" is a song by Dido. The song made its first appearance in 1998, on the soundtrack of Sliding Doors, although it was not released as a single until late 2000. It later featured on Dido's debut album, No Angel, becoming the album's biggest hit...
. The "Stanley's In A Trance Mix" rapidly became popular on the UK and European club scene and national radio circuit during late 2000 to early 2001, but as a consequence of being unable to acquire legal clearance for the use of Dido's vocal segment, the track ultimately wasn't able to get an official release.
In Spring 2001, the track was re-released under AM:PM records as "Stanley - Here I Am" with the Dido sample having been removed and replaced with an entirely new vocal segment (Caroline De Batselier), modifying the feel of the track quite profoundly. In April 2001, the official (modified) version reached a peak position of #36 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 ...
and is currently listed in the Top 100 trance anthems of all time.