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| '''Artful Dodger''' are a ] duo, originally based in the city of ], which became famous for its ] hits, and gave ]'s career a boost after he appeared on their 1999 number two hit, "]". | '''Artful Dodger''' are a ] duo, originally based in the city of ], which became famous for its ] hits, and gave ]'s career a boost after he appeared on their 1999 number two hit, "]". | ||
| The band originally consisted of ] (born 22 December 1972 in Cwmbran, Wales) and Pete Devereux. What began as a handle for the release of underground bootleg recordings quickly blossomed into a musical project creating original material for mainstream release<ref name="SoundCloud">{{cite web|title=Re-Rewind Artful Dodger feat. Craig David |url=https://soundcloud.com/ridney/artful-dodger-feat-craig-david-re-rewind-ridney-interview?in=ridney/sets/secrets-of-a-dance-hit-podcast|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>, and culminated in the release of ]. It was announced on July 12, 2001 that Pete Devereux was leaving Artful Dodger<ref name="Artful Dodger Call it a Day">{{cite web|title=Artful Dodger Call it a Day|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1435197.stm|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>. This came prior to the release of the single "]", featuring Melanie Blatt ]], and Hill continued from then on to produce "TwentyFourSeven" by himself under the same moniker. Fatigued from a hectic tour schedule, and wanting to focus more on a behind-the-scenes music industry role as producer, Hill left the group, and Devereux returned, before leaving once again<ref name="SoundCloud">{{cite web|title=Re-Rewind Artful Dodger feat. Craig David |url=https://soundcloud.com/ridney/artful-dodger-feat-craig-david-re-rewind-ridney-interview?in=ridney/sets/secrets-of-a-dance-hit-podcast|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>. It was in the midst of all of this that the Artful Dodger name was sold<ref name="Yumptu">{{cite web|title=Original Dodger |url=https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/62254131/am053/18|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>. According to a 2012 interview, ] claimed that he had sold the Artful Dodger name to ]<ref name="Artful At Ballyhoo and Interview with Mark Hill">{{cite web|title=Artful At Ballyhoo and Interview with Mark Hill|url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2012/05/09/artful-at-ballyhoo-and-interview-with-mark-hill/|publisher=]|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref>. In a 2019 interview, Mark Hill revealed further details, consisting of the claim that as part of his departure from Artful Dodger, he had entered into a pact with Pete Devereux, part of which involved Devereux acquiring ownership of the Artful Dodger name<ref name="Speakhertz">{{cite web|title=Mark Hill/Artful Dodger |url=http://speakhertz.com/10811/mark-hillartful-dodger-producer |
The band originally consisted of ] (born 22 December 1972 in Cwmbran, Wales) and Pete Devereux. What began as a handle for the release of underground bootleg recordings quickly blossomed into a musical project creating original material for mainstream release<ref name="SoundCloud">{{cite web|title=Re-Rewind Artful Dodger feat. Craig David |url=https://soundcloud.com/ridney/artful-dodger-feat-craig-david-re-rewind-ridney-interview?in=ridney/sets/secrets-of-a-dance-hit-podcast|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>, and culminated in the release of ]. It was announced on July 12, 2001 that Pete Devereux was leaving Artful Dodger<ref name="Artful Dodger Call it a Day">{{cite web|title=Artful Dodger Call it a Day|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1435197.stm|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>. This came prior to the release of the single "]", featuring Melanie Blatt ]], and Hill continued from then on to produce "TwentyFourSeven" by himself under the same moniker. Fatigued from a hectic tour schedule, and wanting to focus more on a behind-the-scenes music industry role as producer, Hill left the group, and Devereux returned, before leaving once again<ref name="SoundCloud">{{cite web|title=Re-Rewind Artful Dodger feat. Craig David |url=https://soundcloud.com/ridney/artful-dodger-feat-craig-david-re-rewind-ridney-interview?in=ridney/sets/secrets-of-a-dance-hit-podcast|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>. It was in the midst of all of this that the Artful Dodger name was sold<ref name="Yumptu">{{cite web|title=Original Dodger |url=https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/62254131/am053/18|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>. According to a 2012 interview, ] claimed that he had sold the Artful Dodger name to ]<ref name="Artful At Ballyhoo and Interview with Mark Hill">{{cite web|title=Artful At Ballyhoo and Interview with Mark Hill|url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2012/05/09/artful-at-ballyhoo-and-interview-with-mark-hill/|publisher=]|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref>. In a 2019 interview, Mark Hill revealed further details, consisting of the claim that as part of his departure from Artful Dodger, he had entered into a pact with Pete Devereux, part of which involved Devereux acquiring ownership of the Artful Dodger name<ref name="Speakhertz">{{cite web|title=Mark Hill/Artful Dodger |url=http://speakhertz.com/10811/mark-hillartful-dodger-producer|publisher=]|accessdate=22 May 2019}}</ref>. Public Demand subsequently acquired the name from Pete Devereux and have retained it to the present day<ref name="Speakhertz">{{cite web|title=Mark Hill/Artful Dodger |url=http://speakhertz.com/10811/mark-hillartful-dodger-producer|publisher=]|accessdate=22 May 2019}}</ref>. Under Public Demand Records, a new lineup emerged, including former featured artist, MC Alistair and new addition, DJ Dave Low, who toured the brand extensively and internationally over subsequent years as a DJ and MC duo; frequently being billed to appear alongside period genre peers including ] and ]<ref name="ArtfulDodgerMC">{{cite web|title=ArtfulDodgerMC|url= https://twitter.com/artfuldodgermc?lang=en|publisher=]|accessdate=8 May 2019}}</ref>. Many Artful Dodger tracks can be found on the UK garage ] series '']'', mixed by ]. | ||
| The band is named after ] in the ] novel '']'', because of the many bootlegs they made in the early days. They are referred to in ]' single, "]". | The band is named after ] in the ] novel '']'', because of the many bootlegs they made in the early days. They are referred to in ]' single, "]". | ||
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Artful Dodger are a UK garage duo, originally based in the city of Southampton, which became famous for its 2-step hits, and gave Craig David's career a boost after he appeared on their 1999 number two hit, "Re-Rewind".
The band originally consisted of Mark Hill (born 22 December 1972 in Cwmbran, Wales) and Pete Devereux. What began as a handle for the release of underground bootleg recordings quickly blossomed into a musical project creating original material for mainstream release, and culminated in the release of It's All About the Stragglers. It was announced on July 12, 2001 that Pete Devereux was leaving Artful Dodger. This came prior to the release of the single "TwentyFourSeven", featuring Melanie Blatt , and Hill continued from then on to produce "TwentyFourSeven" by himself under the same moniker. Fatigued from a hectic tour schedule, and wanting to focus more on a behind-the-scenes music industry role as producer, Hill left the group, and Devereux returned, before leaving once again. It was in the midst of all of this that the Artful Dodger name was sold. According to a 2012 interview, Mark Hill claimed that he had sold the Artful Dodger name to Public Demand Records. In a 2019 interview, Mark Hill revealed further details, consisting of the claim that as part of his departure from Artful Dodger, he had entered into a pact with Pete Devereux, part of which involved Devereux acquiring ownership of the Artful Dodger name. Public Demand subsequently acquired the name from Pete Devereux and have retained it to the present day. Under Public Demand Records, a new lineup emerged, including former featured artist, MC Alistair and new addition, DJ Dave Low, who toured the brand extensively and internationally over subsequent years as a DJ and MC duo; frequently being billed to appear alongside period genre peers including DJ Luck and MC Neat and So Solid Crew. Many Artful Dodger tracks can be found on the UK garage compilation album series Pure Garage, mixed by DJ EZ.
The band is named after a character in the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, because of the many bootlegs they made in the early days. They are referred to in The Streets' single, "Let's Push Things Forward".
In 2017, Mark Hill and Pete Devereux reestablished their creative partnership, reuniting as Original Dodger.
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
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| It's All About the Stragglers |
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18 |
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DJ mix albums
- Rewind The Sound of UK Garage (March 2000) (Mix CD) number one UK
- Re-Rewind Back by Public Demand (August 2000) (Mix CD) number 6 UK
- Rewind 2001 – Lessons from the Underground (July 2001) (Mix CD) number 12 UK
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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| UK |
AUS |
BEL (FL) |
GER |
IRE |
NOR |
NL |
NZ |
SCO | SWI | ||||
| "The Revenge of Popeye" | 1997 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Something" (featuring Craig David) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "If You Love Me" | 1998 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "The Messenger" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "What Ya Gonna Do" (featuring Craig David) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | It's All About the Stragglers | ||
| "Re-Rewind" (featuring Craig David) |
1999 | 2 | — | 21 | 49 | 15 | — | 4 | 18 | 15 | 88 |
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| "Movin' Too Fast" (featuring Romina Johnson) |
2000 | 2 | — | 41 | 63 | 21 | 18 | 57 | — | 9 | — |
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| "Woman Trouble" (featuring Robbie Craig and Craig David) |
6 | — | 60 | 95 | 31 | — | 63 | 43 | 19 | 98 |
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| "Please Don't Turn Me On" (featuring Lifford) |
4 | 22 | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | 20 | 90 |
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| "Think About Me" (featuring Michelle Escoffery) |
2001 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | ||
| "TwentyFourSeven" (featuring Melanie Blatt) |
6 | — | 66 | — | 41 | — | — | — | 16 | — | |||
| "It Ain't Enough" (vs. Dreem Teem, featuring MZ May and MC Alistair) |
20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | |||
| "Ladies" (featuring General Levy and Roachie) |
2002 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Midnight Lover" (featuring Sherman) |
2002 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Ruff Neck Sound" (featuring Richie Dan and Sevi G) |
2003 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Flex" (featuring Vula) |
2006 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ "Re-Rewind Artful Dodger feat. Craig David [Secrets of a Dance Hit with Ridney]". SoundCloud. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- "Artful Dodger Call it a Day". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- "Original Dodger". Audiation Magazine. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- "Artful At Ballyhoo and Interview with Mark Hill". The UpComing. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Mark Hill/Artful Dodger [Producer]". Speakhertz. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- "ArtfulDodgerMC". Twitter. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- "Artful Dodger Return as Original Dodger". Mixmag. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- "Artful Dodger". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ^ "BPI Certified Awards Search". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (insert "Artful Dodger" into the "Search" box, and then select "Go") on 17 January 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
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