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Professor Stretch

Real Name:
Adrian Shortman
Profile:
Professor Stretch's early career was rooted in the hardcore scene. He was part of the trio that produced Dance Conspiracy's string-laden classic "Dub War" and he continued to record breakbeat tracks with old Dance Conspiracy partner DJ Pulse, including a successful remix of Alex Reece's "Feel The Sunshine".

His training was initially formal - playing the piano from the age of five but he soon swapped the prospect of studying music at university for late night spots on various pirate radio stations. During this time he met Chad Jackson of 1990 sample heavy anthem "Hear The Drummer Get Wicked" fame, and 1987 DMC World Champion. He hung out in Jackson's studio, learning the ropes and exploring his massive collection of hip hop and soul records. He then joined forces with manager/producer Ron Tom, a union which resulted in the initial development of the hugely successful All Saints and Sugarbabes.

Stretch is more recently known for his production and writing as one of the two Underwolves. His abilities as a producer, writer, mix engineer and remixer are second to none.
Worked with: Sugarbabes, All Saints, Gabrielle, Lightning Seeds, Eric Clapton


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Discography

Releases:
Drums Of Defiance (Album) (2 versions)   On-U Sound 1998
Always There For You (12", Promo, W/Lbl)   Virgin  
Remixes:
Silver Shadow (Maxi) (3 versions) Silver Shadow (UK Swin... ZTT ... 1994
Armagideon Time (12", Promo, Ltd) Armagideon Time (Hard ... Island Records 1995
A Journey Into Drum 'N' Bass (3x12") Feel The Sunshine (DJ ... Amber Records 1996
Candles (2 versions) Candles (DJ Pulse Radi... 4th & Broadway ... 1996
Crazy (Remixes) (Maxi) (3 versions) Crazy (Pulse & Profess... WEA International Inc. ... 1996
Feel The Sunshine (Remixes) (12") Feel The Sunshine (DJ ... Quango Records 1996
Let The Hustlers Play / Feeling Real (The Remixes) (10") Feeling Real (Pulse & ... Moving Shadow 1996
This Is... Jungle (2xCD, Comp + CD, Comp, Mixed) Feel The Sunshine (DJ ... Beechwood Music 1996
Wishing From The Top (Single) (2 versions) Wishing From The Top (... Warner Bros. Records ... 1996
Moan & Groan (CD, Maxi, CD ) Moan & Groan (DJ Pulse... Warner Music UK Ltd., WEA 1997
Worlds Colide: Global Remixes / Original Versions (Comp) (3 versions) Siyaya (Dub Mix) EMI Records ... 1997
You Showed Me (CD, Maxi, CD1) You Showed Me (Strike ... Epic 1997
Blue Earth Angel (10", Promo) Blue Earth Angel (DJ P... V2 Records, Inc. 1998
The Lowdown 2 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Snow Queen (Professor ... Knowledge Magazine 1998
Wreckin' Ball (12") Wreckin' Ball (Bill's ... Second Skin 1998
Atmospheric Drum & Bass Vol. 5 (2xCD) Wreckin' Ball (Profess... Millennium Records 1999
Skinful Vol. 2 - A Second Skin Compilation (3xLP) Wreckin‘ Ball (Profe... Second Skin 1999
Skinful Vol. 2 - A Second Skin Compilation (CD) Wreckin‘ Ball (Profe... Second Skin 1999
Skinful Vol. 3 (3x12") Snow Queen (Professor ... Second Skin 1999
Under Your Sky (Single) (2 versions) So Blue It's Black (He... Blue (Island) 1999
So Blue It's Black (Maxi) (3 versions) So Blue It's Black (He... Blue (Island) 2000
Sweetest Soul Sensations (12", Promo)   Epic 2000
Remixes 96-01 (2xCD, Comp) Wreckin' Ball (Profess... Second Skin 2001
Mandarin - Wicked Wan Tan Tunes (2xLP, Comp) So Blue It's Black (He... Universal Jazz (Germany) 2002
Renaissance Presents The Therapy Sessions Volume 2 (2xCD, Comp, Mixed, Sup) Closest Thing To Heave... Renaissance 2005
Get Down (Single, Maxi) (3 versions) Get Down (Stretch & Fo... Columbia ... 2007
Production:
Dub War (2 versions)   Metamorphosis Records Inc 1992
Maharaja Night House Revolution Vol. 3 (CD) Dub War (Chapter 1) Avex Trax 1993
Let The Hustlers Play / Feeling Real (12") Let The Hustlers Play Moving Shadow 1995
2Wicky (Maxi, Single) (3 versions) 2Wicky (DJ Pulse Remix... Columbia ... 1996
A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular (CD, Album + CD, Maxi) 2Wicky (DJ Pulse Remix... Columbia, Sony Music Entertainment (Belgium) 1996
Sweetest Soul Sensations (12", Promo)   Epic 2000
A Tribute To Shobha Gurtu (12") Momentum First Contact 2005
Fallen Angel (CD, Album) Gouchin Out Agitato Records 2005
Faith Again (12")   Audio Therapy 2006
Co-production:
Renegade Selector Presents Jungle Renegades Volume 2 (2 versions) Do It Now (DJ Pulse Re... Re-Animate Recordings 1995
Mix:
After Midnight / Zero Gravity (12", Single)   Spectrum Records (UK) 1994
After Midnight / Zero Gravity (12", W/Lbl, Promo)   Spectrum Records (UK) 1994
Under Your Sky (CD, Single, Promo, Car)   Blue (Island) 1999
Under Your Sky (CD, Album)   SMEJ Associated Records 2001
Indestructable - The Complete VWJ (2xCD, Album, Comp) Music Of Life (Rontom ... Thirteen[rec] 2007
Appears On:
Dub War (3 versions)   Metamorphosis Records Inc ... 1992
Latin In Dub Major (12")   Metamorphosis Records Inc 1992
Bounty Killaz - Part 3 (2 versions)   Creative Wax 1993
Crazy (12", Promo)   4th & Broadway 1993
Do You Love Me Like You Say? (Masters At Work Remixes) (12") Do You Love Me Like Yo... Columbia 1993
Club Culture (2xLP) Inner Fantasy (Incense... Stress Records 1994
Revelation (12")   Metamorphosis Records Inc, Metamorphosis Records Inc 1994
Stay Calm / Warning (3 versions)   Creative Wax 1994
Transcendental Rhythm (12")   Metamorphosis Records Inc 1994
Final Conflict / Profound Love (2 versions)   Creative Wax 1995
Gi' Me Da Weed / Pirates 1995 (12")   Metamorphosis Records Inc, Metamorphosis Records Inc 1995
Let You In / Return Voyage (10")   Moving Shadow 1995
Rave Anthems (2xCD, Comp) Dub War, Dub War Dino Entertainment 1995
Rhythm Of Life (Maxi) (2 versions) Rhythm Of Life (Harmon... 4th & Broadway ... 1995
Breakbeat Science (6x12", Comp, Ltd + Box) Planet Funk Volume 1996
Destiny / U Down (2 versions)   All Good Vinyl 1996
Let The Hustlers Play / Feeling Real (The Remixes) (10") Feeling Real (Pulse & ... Moving Shadow 1996
Nine Lives (12")   Filter 1996
Show Me The Way / Into The Fire (12")   Push 1996
The Crossing (2 versions)   Creative Wax 1996
Blueprint - The Definitive Moving Shadow Album (2xCD + CD) Let The Hustlers Play Moving Shadow 1997
Breakbeat Science 2 (Comp) (2 versions) Malik Volume 1997
Atmospheric Drum & Bass Volume 4 (2xCD, Comp) Babies Millennium Records 1998
Jungle Funk (Album) (2 versions) Cycles ESC Records ... 1998
The Rebirth Of Cool Seven (Comp) (2 versions) The Redeemer Island Records 1998
Under Your Sky (2 versions)   Blue (Island) 1999
Café Del Mar - Volumen Siete (Comp) (2 versions) 68 Moves Manifesto ... 2000
Faith And Courage (Album) (3 versions) The Healing Room Atlantic ... 2000
So Blue It's Black (Remixes) (2 versions)   Blue (Island) 2000
Dig It One (CD, Comp, Ltd) Bird Song, Bird Song Compost Records, Jazzanova Compost Records (JCR) 2001
Hardcore U Know The Score (2xCD, Mixed, Comp + Box) Dub War (Chapter One) Warner Strategic Marketing (UK) 2001
Under Your Sky (CD, Album) Unexpected Days, Prema... SMEJ Associated Records 2001
Electric Jazz Volume.01 (2xCD, Comp, Dig) Bird Song (Earthbound ... Globe (2) 2002
Fortress Europe EP (EP, Single) (4 versions) Fortress Europe Labels 2002
Sean-Nós Nua (CD, Single, Promo) My Lagan Love, Paddy's... Keltia Musique 2002
Sean-Nós Nua (Album) (3 versions)   Vanguard ... 2002
Under Your Sky Remix EP (12", EP) Shaken (Fauna Flash Dr... Jazzanova Compost Records (JCR) 2002
Enemy Of The Enemy (Album) (3 versions) Fortress Europe, Rise ... Labels ... 2003
Fallen Angel (CD, Album) Gouchin Out Agitato Records 2005
Western Rebel Alliance (Album) (2 versions)   Backroom Beats ... 2006
Get Down (Remixes) (Single, Maxi) (2 versions) Get Down (Stretch & Fo... Columbia 2007
Nu Jazz Anthology - The Best Of Nu Jazz (4xCD, Comp, Car) Bird Song Wagram 2007
Tracks Appear On:
Drum & Tribe Cyber Jam Vol. 2 African Breakbeats (CD) Run Come Chant Black Flame 2001
Unofficial Releases:
Djungelstadt Part 2 - A Drum 'N' Bass & Jungle Compilation (Cass) Wreckin' Ball (Profess... Gold Lion 1999
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