Paradise

AATW Artist Profile | Updated: 28th Feb 2008 | Viewed: 8109 Times

Paradise consists of four key members Rob Grice (Producer/Writer), Stuart Connor (Producer/Writer), Andre Pascal (Producer/Writer) and Mandy Edge (Vocalist/Writer). Beginning initially with just Rob, Paradise's Career started with a demo track Rob had managed to get aired in a busy nightclub and it just so happened that fellow songwriter and producer Stuart was in the crowd and promptly enquired about the tune. Stu was pointed in Rob's direction and a unique partnership was born.

The lads went into production overdrive, utilising BT's 'Get Out There' Website, (developed to showcase new talent in all guises) Rob and Stu had several online No.1 tracks, which then received support from radio, with Ian Roberts on 97.4 Rock FM supporting them on his 'Planet Dance' show every Saturday.. Rob and Stuart went on to sign their first Record Deal with “I Want Everything” which was signed to German Label; ‘Upbeat Records’ which charted across Europe and appeared on several European dance compilation.

But it wasn’t long before they were signing their second record deal to 5050 Records with another Club Hit “Rising Sun”. Both “Rising Sun & I Want Everything” went on to get nation-wide airing in the UK, courtesy of an appearance on the Daily Star's cover mount 'Magnificent 7' CD, compiled by Essential Clubbing writer Andros Gergiou and to top it all off, the successful nationwide newspaper also used “Rising Sun” as the key track on a TV campaign to promote the paper. The track's popularity grew with further use of the tune in Film Four's production 'Principles Of Lust' and a plethora of support from DJ's such as Armin Van Burren, Danny Slade and Galaxy's Alex Pepper giving it the required slamming and encouraging clubber support. “Rising Sun” also charted at No.37 in the Top 40 Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Charts in the States, earning it a place on Dance Essentials Vol.3 mixed by legendary DJ Dave Matthias.

It wasn’t long before Rob and Stuart came across the vocal talents of Manchester based singer/songwriter Mandy Edge who was already making a name for herself in the dance scene; they recorded "Im Alive", which was snapped up by 5050 Records. Slamming them straight in at No.10 in the Music Week Upfront Club Chart, this secured Mandy as a permanent member of Paradise, and leading the now threesome on a tour of PA's across the country. During this time, Rob had contacted Andre Pascal, a Dutch producer who had an incredible amount of success in the Dutch dance scene. After weeks of phone calls and hours of studio time; 'See The Light' was born, which was then brought to the attention of 'Turbulence' Label Manager, Russell Biles; who then signed Paradise exclusively to Turbulence. Rob and Stu now content with both the deal and the way the track was being commercially handled, now welcomed Andre as a permanent member, making Paradise complete!

Now firmly rested with 'Turbulence', Paradise have had a string of club smashes, with a No1 in the MW commercial club chart, DMC World Trance chart, Radio 1 plays from Jules & Dave Pearce and the guys have a massive clubland following that shows no sign of letting up!