Nexus 21

Real Name:Mark Archer, Chris Peat
Profile:Mark Archer and Chris Peat from Stafford, England, had already worked together on various releases on the Blue Chip label when they finally teamed up as a duo and formed C&M Connection in 1989. After only one 12” release, "Another Night", they gave up that name and became Nexus 21.
The first Nexus 21 release was "(Still) Life Keeps Moving", a vocal techno tune today regarded as an early classic. They followed this up with their outstanding sole LP "The Rhythm Of Life", which was strongly influenced by Detroit techno, but also included acid house, electro and breakbeats elements.
After the release of the album, Blue Chip folded, and Nexus 21 found a new home in the just founded Network Records. Meanwhile, R&S snapped up "Logical Progression" and "Techno City" from The Rhythm Of Life and released them on 12”. KMS released a set of Detroit remixes of "(Still) Life Keeps Moving" by Carl Craig / Mark Kinchen / Kevin Saunderson.
The first Archer / Peat releases for Network were licensed versions of Another Night and the Detroit remixes. Then the pair tried out yet another alter ego and released the "Overload EP" as Altern 8. They came back to being Nexus 21 for the deep techno of "Self Hypnosis", their contribution to the Bio Rhythm compilation. A remix of Self Hypnosis then appeared on the "Progressive Logic EP", alongside "Together" (from Bio Rhythm 2) and two tunes from The Rhythm Of Life, one remixed.
A second Nexus 21 album was ready in late 1991, but due to sample clearance problems, the LP never materialised. A small edition of white labels of "I Know We Can Make It"/"Sychologic PSP" was released, which showcased a bigger hardcore influence.
After the success of "The Vertigo EP" and "Activ-8", credited to Altern 8, Mark Archer and Chris Peat concentrated on that project. They still used the Nexus 21 name for occasional remixes.
Nexus 21 bio written by y-1.
Aliases:Altern 8, C & M Connection
Members:Chris Peat, Mark Archer
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Releases:
(Still) Life Keeps Moving ◄ (2 versions)   Blue Chip ... 1989
(Still) Life Keeps Moving (The Remix) (12")   Blue Chip 1989
(Still) Life Keeps Moving (The U.S. Remixes) ◄ (3 versions)   KMS ... 1989
The Rhythm Of Life (LP, Album)   Blue Chip 1989
Limited Edition Sampler (12", Promo)   Network Records 1990
Logical Progression (12")   R & S Records 1990
Progressive Logic EP (EP) ◄ (3 versions)   Network Records 1990
I Know We Can Make It (12", W/Lbl)   Network Records 1991
Indulge / Self Hypnosis (12")   Network Records 2008
Remixes:
Don't Lead Me ◄ (2 versions) Don't Lead Me (Nexus 2... Future Sound R & R Records 1989
Groovy Ghetto (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) This Time Baby (Nexus ... Arcade Records (UK) Ltd 1991
Super Club Groovin' Vol. 3 (CD) This Time Baby (Nexus ... Avex Trax 1991
Take Me Away (12") Take Me Away (Nexus 21... Network Records 1991
Take Me Away (12") Take Me Away (Nexus 21... Buzz 1991
This Time Baby (12") This Time Baby (Nexus ... Network Records 1991
Brutal-8-E (Maxi, Single) ◄ (2 versions) Brutal-8-E (Elimin-8 T... Virgin Records America ... 1992
Share My Life (Baseroom Remixes) (3x12") Share My Life (Mark Is... 6 x 6 Records 1994
City To City (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Don't Lead Me (Nexus 2... BBE 2005
Mix:
Free (12") Free (Nexus 21 Bio-Rhy... Network Records 1990
Appears On:
Take Me Away (12") Take Me Away (Nexus 21... Network Records 1991
This Time Baby (Single) ◄ (3 versions) This Time Baby (7" Edi... Network Records ... 1991
Tracks Appear On:
Bio Rhythm - "Dance Music With Bleeps" (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Self Hypnosis Network Records 1990
Bio Rhythm 2 - "808 909 1991" (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Together Network Records 1990
Deep Heat 8 - The Hand Of Fate ◄ (3 versions) Self Hypnosis Telstar 1990
Hey Yo! Hip House Dance Mix (CD, Mixed) (Still) Life Keeps Movin' New House Music 1990
Hey Yo! Hip House Dance Trax (2xCD, Comp) (Still) Life Keeps Movin' Star Records 1990
House Mix / Hey Yo, Hip House Dancin' (7") Still, Life Keeps Movin' New House Music 1990
November 90 - Previews (LP) Self Hypnosis DMC 1990
Skin Beat (The First Touch) ◄ (3 versions) (Still) Life Keeps Moving The Really Useful Record Company Plc. 1990
Best Of Techno - Volume One (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Self Hypnosis Profile Records 1991
Live At The Brain 2 ◄ (2 versions) Container Brainiak Records 1991
Techno Tunes - A History Of Techno - Volume 2 (CD, Comp) Together Indisc 1992
Technorave 2: Trance Atlantic... The Wave Of The Future ◄ (3 versions) Sychologic P.S.P. Next Plateau Records Inc. ... 1992
Best Of Techno (4xCD, Comp + CD, Comp, Mixed + Box) Self Hypnosis Profile Records 1994
Network (CD, Mixed) Real Love DJ Magazine 1995
The Network Collection (3xCD, Comp + CD, Comp, Mixed) Self Hypnosis, Still (... Passion Music 1998
Network Mix (Club Culture) (CD, Mixed) (Still Life) Keeps Mov... Castle Pie 1999
Rave Anthems (CD) Still (Life Keeps Movi... Castle Pie 1999
Rave Anthems 2 (3xCD) Self Hypnosis Decadance Recordings 2002
The Ultimate Rave Album (6xCD, Comp + Box, Car) Self Hypnosis Decadance Recordings 2004
Network - The Box Set (5xCD, Comp) Self Hypnosis, Still L... Endulge Records 2007
Rezerection Solid Gold (2xCD, Comp) Real Love (Obsession) ... Enigma Music 2007
Bio Rhythm - Re Mastered - "808 909 2008" (2xLP, RM, Comp) Self Hypnosis Network Records 2008
Dave Pearce: The Dance Years: 1990 (2xCD, Comp) Self Hypnosis Inspired Recordings 2009
Rave Side Of The Moon (CD, Promo) Self Hypnosis Not On Label (AGT Rave Cru Self-released) 2009
Unofficial Releases:
Psyche / Self Hynosis / A Night In My Life / My Melody (12") Self Hypnosis Dance Classics Collectable Series 1990
Closer To All Your Dreams / Still (Life Keeps Moving) (Remix) (12") Still (Life Keeps Movi... Network Nostalgia (White) 1997
Lemon 24 - Old Skool (CD, Comp) Container Lemon (Magazine) 1998
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