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'SECRET SUNDAY LOVER original 1gnition mix feat Ali Love + remixes by Ilija Rudman, Greg Wilson & DJ Sing / MJK + Lovers Beat remix OUT NOW ON LOVE IS WAR MUSIC
1gnition were formed in May of 2003 at London’s sleaziest east end night club ‘On The Rocks’ when Ali Love met Marcus J Knight. They quickly realised they had a lot of mutual interests: fast lane living and 80s black American soul music with the attitude of LA's finest, Motley crew!
From the start they knew that they wanted a dance floor based sound with a retro pop edge steering clear of the much-repeated sample based dance culture whilst retaining the toughness and tightness of today's dance music production. To do this, Eon, electro techno producer extraordinaire and close friend of Marcus J's was brought in. With this strong rhythmic foundation they set about recording original songs using live bass, vocals, analogue synths and guitars all sprinkled with live string and horn sections.
With influences ranging from Chic, Prince, Kraftwerk and Kool and the Gang, 1gnition received rapturous acclaim for their first two 7” releases, 'Nightflight/Planet69’ & ‘Daddys Girl/1gnition FM’ which have both featured special guests including none other than the legendary guitarist Simon Bartholomew who is better known for his association with the Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai.
The first official release ‘Love Is War’ on legendary Kingsize Records with a Chicken Lips remix became an underground classic in 2004/2005 and was one of the main tracks featured in Ibiza superclub DC10 and was a monster smash in Australia with remixes from Hussle Recordings with remixes from Goodwill and Mr T and Mr Timothy Remix. The follow-up hit, ‘Airtight’, featuring Punks Jump Up remix, was also another club classic which featured A1 radio play in Belgium as well as other territories. 2006 saw 1gnition re-release the original 7” ‘Planet 69’ on Adrift Records, featuring Williams’ Remix.
The last release in the summer of 2007 (recorded in 2004/2005) was ‘Secret Sunday Lover’ Released on the 'Love Is War Music' label, set up by Marcus J Knight. With remixes by edit-godfather Greg Wilson, Ilija Rudman, DJ Sing and Marcus J Knight and 1gnition Lovers’ Beat Remix.
A cover version of 'Secret Sunday Lover' was released by Ali Love as his 1st solo single on Sony/Columbia shortly afterwards.
See below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtvruID-DE
Support from the mainstream and underground media, in the UK and worldwide.
Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank, Judge Jules and Annie Nightingale spinning the tracks ‘Nightflight’, ‘Love is War’ and 'Airtight' has always been strong. Whilst over the big pond, Sat Bisla, Indie 103.3FM gave America and Beverly Hills the debut of 'Daddy’s Girl'.(still not commercially available)
Secret Sunday Lover is top tune in the Magic Jase Electro section in IDJ June 2007 addition.
Some DJ Reactions/Reviews:
Love is War:
Timo Maas I played it every night at DC10!!
Tom Neville I Absolutely loved the record.
Deep Dish Love it
Josh Wink Really like the original. Will be runnin!
Mr Scruff 9/10 Quality party wobbler, takes me back to 1987!
Ralph Lawson Awesome
Tutto Matto My number one! Cool
Richard Norris Instantly my fave release by them so far. 8/10
Organic Audio Ignition is great! 8/10 for both mixes.
DJ Zak Frost (Deepblue) A future classic for sure!!'
Mark Moore (S-Xpress) Marvellous 80s soul-lectro
Felix (M.O.S./10 Kilo) That Ignition record is absolutely incredible. I played both sides in my set on Friday
Timmy Stewart (Island Hopper) Absolutely outstanding 12. 10/10
Nico De Ceglia (M.O.S./Radio 1) I like it and will give it max support!
Night Flight/Planet 69 'DMCZzub Chart' 2
Rob Da Bank (Sunday Best, Radio 1) Very strong, lovin both sides one to watch!
Elliot Eastwick (Wall Of Sound) This is fucking brilliant ! reminded me of Phoenix or Zoot Woman but better, yeah, I fricking love this I do.
Richard X (Boutique, Bugged Out,) Really good and sounding convincing. Will support. Very good!
Russ Holborough Cuban Bros Caining this all over the gaff. Refreshing & brilliant.
Louis Edwards (Cream) Smooth shit! This is real quality
Tubbs (Friends & Family) Cocaine fuelled vacousness on vinyl. Planet 69 total genius. FAT as you like production. What more could a Gucci-healed dancefloor ask for? Very good!
Jean-Jaques Smoothie- Wonderful feel good quality pop like this lots and lots.
Jacknife Lee - brilliant.
Daddys Girl/1gnition FM 'DMC Zzub Chart' 1
Touche (Boutique) Blinding The ones that dont feel this can get the fuck off the floor!!! The library-style sleaze on the B is fly too. Brilliant.!!
Crispin Dior (Fesh/Various) Love this. Caused a right stir @ the weekend. Somebody give the boys a deal! This is pop magic.
Andy Whittaker- (2020Vision) This is wicked! The artwork, the vibe and not least the music. I will definitely be playing both tracks.
Huw Morgan (Homoelectric/Hart) Wow!! Ignition FM I need a full extended version! Just as the vocals drop at the end you need another 5 minutes. Sublime! Awesome!
Isaac Tucker (Spektrum) Daddys Girl nasty shit, nice atmospheric samples. But the one for me is Ignition FM, a perfect instrumental slow jamm pimp funk.
Neil Thornton (Human Zoo) Daddys Girl totally rocks, sleazy, dirty and very funky. One of my faves this summer.
Pete Herbert - (Cuica/Reverso 68) Fantastic playing non-stop. Brilliant.
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1GNITION DISCOGRAPHY 2003 - 2007
TITLELABELYEAR
Planet 69 1gnition Productions2003
Night Flight
Daddy's Girl
1gnition FM 1gnition Productions2003
Love is War Kingsize Records2004
(Original Mixes, Chicken Lips remix)
Love is War Hussle Recordings2004
(Goodwill & Mr T Rework, Mr Timothy Remix,)
AirtightKingsize Records2005
(Original Mix, Bones & Ramsey remix, Punks Jump Up remix)
Planet 69 Adrift Records2006
(Original Mix, Night Version, Williams remix)
Secret Sunday LoverLove is War Music 2007
(Original Mix, Ilija Rudman remix, Greg Wilson edit,
DJ Sing / Marcus J Knight remix, 1gnition Lovers Beat remix)
(All titles written by Knight/Love/Loveday)
