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Ratpack

Real Name:
Everson Allen & Mark McKee
Profile:
The Ratpack - Everson Allen (MC) and Lipmaster Mark (DJ) - have been instrumental in the development of dance music since the mid eighties.  They were the first DJ and MC duo (which has now become a dance music institution in its own right.) and were pioneers of the "OldSkool" concept and "NuSkool" breaks.
And the self-proclaimed "longest-running DJ and MC team" still play frequently at old skool hardcore nights across the UK.

Their 1992 classic Searchin' For My Rizla (Big Giant) topped the UK dance music charts and since then, they have even been on the books of industry big boys BMG, Sony and EMI. RatPack have now set up their own entity RatPack Music, which is based upon the ethos of promoting talent within their Old and NuSkool repertoire.
Sites:
ratpackmusic.net
Aliases:
R.P.M
Members:
Evenson Allen, Mark McKee
Variations:
All | Ratpack | D.J Rat Pack | Rat Pack | Rat Pack The | Rat-Pack | Ratpack The | Ratpack, The
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Discography

Releases:
Jaffa Cakes (12")   Radical Records (5) 1989
Ooh Ooh Aah Aah ◄ (2 versions)   Not On Label 1990
Changing Styles (Maxi, Single) ◄ (5 versions)   Big Giant Music 1992
Extasy (12")   Renk Records 1992
Feel The Vibes (12")   Renk Records 1992
Looking Out My Window Daydreaming (12")   Renk Records 1992
Lords Of The Dance (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Fantazia 1992
Searchin For My Rizla (Maxi, Single) ◄ (10 versions)   RatPack Music ... 1992
The Captain Of The Ship (Maxi) ◄ (9 versions)   Logic Records ... 1992
The Searchin' For My Rizla EP (EP) ◄ (2 versions)   Big Giant Music ... 1992
Tra La La Boom (You Bring The Sun Out) (Maxi) ◄ (4 versions)   Ratpack Music ... 1994
Ain't No Sunshine (CD, Maxi)   Logic Records, Logic Records 1997
The Old Skool Masters - In A Heavyweight Soundclash (2xCD, Comp, Mixed)   Rumour Records 1998
Clipper EP (12", EP)   Confetti Records 1999
Clipper Updates (12")   Confetti Dubs 1999
Absolute Old Skool Classics (2xCD, Mixed)   Slammin' Vinyl 2001
Get You Rockin' (Oi Oi) ◄ (2 versions)   EMI Records 2001
Brothers Sisters (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)   RatPack Music 2002
Jus' Too Bad (Hey) (12")   RatPack Music 2002
The History (Limited Edition Picture Disc) (CD)   RatPack Music 2003
The History (2xCD)   Rumour Records 2004
Sky (12")   RatPack Music 2006
Remixes:
Dope NRG / Cut It Deep (12") Dope NRG (Ratpack Mix) Beatfarm Recordings 1991
Ba-Da-Da-Da (12") Wa Do Dem Dem Dem (Rat... 1st Bass 1992
Devote Your Life To Harmony (12") Devote Your Life To Ha... Milk & Sugar Recordings 2000
Promo Only Mainstream Club: July 2001 (CD, Comp, Promo) You Are The Weakest Li... Promo Only (UK) 2001
You Are The Weakest Link (12") You Are The Weakest Li... House Of Bush Records 2001
You Are The Weakest Link (12", W/Lbl, Sti) You Are The Weakest Li... House Of Bush Records 2001
The Old Skool Masters Round 3: Ratpack Vs Simon 'Bassline' Smith (2xCD) You Are The Weakest Li... Rumour Records 2002
Helter Skelter Vs Raindance Present Rave Nation The Anthems (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) Searching For My Rizla... Ministry Of Sound 2007
Moondance Rave Anthems (2xFile, MP3, Mixed) Hardcore Heaven (Ratpa... Can You Feel It Media 2008
Production:
Fantazia - The First Taste... (CD, Comp) Looking Through My Win... Fantazia 1992
Mix:
Annihilate (12") Annihilate (Raw NRG Mix) Beatfarm Recordings 1991
DJ Mixes:
Fantazia - Taking You Into 1994 (8xCass, Mixed) Untitled Fantazia 1994
The Old Skool Masters Round 2: Ratpack V Magika Presenting Black Magic (2xCD)   Rumour Records 1998
The Old Skool Masters Round 3: Ratpack Vs Simon 'Bassline' Smith (2xCD)   Rumour Records 2002
United Dance vs Fever (8xCass) Tape 5 United Dance Recordings 2002
Raveology : Old Skool Rave Classics - Mixed By Ratpack (2xCD)   Virgin 2005
Appears On:
Energy Rush (CD, Comp, P/Mixed) Ratpack Fantasy Dino Entertainment 1992
Fantazia (The Showcase) (VHS, Ltd)   Fantazia 1992
Fantazia (The Ultimate Rave Collection) (VHS)   Fantazia 1992
Fantazia (Twice As Nice) (VHS)   Fantazia 1992
Fantazia - The First Taste... (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Looking Through My Win... Fantazia 1992
Fantazia - The Big Bang (VHS, PAL, Mixed)   Fantazia 1994
You Are The Weakest Link (12")   House Of Bush Records 2001
You Are The Weakest Link (12", W/Lbl, Sti)   House Of Bush Records 2001
The Old Skool Masters Round 3: Ratpack Vs Simon 'Bassline' Smith (2xCD) You Are The Weakest Li... Rumour Records 2002
The No.1 Old Skool & Rave Breaks Album (4xCD, Comp) Brothers Sisters (Slip... Decadance Recordings 2008
Tracks Appear On:
Energy Rush (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Ratpack Fantasy Dino Entertainment 1992
Fantazia - The First Taste... (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Looking Through My Win... Fantazia 1992
Kaos Theory 3 - 16 Blindin' Hardcore Trax (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Searchin' For My Rizla Telstar 1992
Rave 92 - 24 Massive Rave Hits Of The Year (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Searchin' For My Rizla Cookie Jar Records Ltd 1992
Raving Mad (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Searching For My Rizla Elevate 1992
The Rave Gener8tor II ◄ (3 versions) Ratpack Takes You High... Cookie Jar Records Ltd 1992
Twice As Nice (Comp) ◄ (4 versions) Lords Of The Dance Fantazia 1993
Jungle Mania 94 (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Tra La La Boom (Jungle... Telstar 1994
Rave Generation 2 (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Searchin' For My Rizla Dino Entertainment 1994
Strictly Techno ◄ (2 versions) Captain Of The Ship (R... Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) 1994
Super Club Groovin' - House Revolution Vol. 24 (CD) Lords Of The Dance (Vo... Avex Trax 1994
Dance Zone Level 1 (CD, Mixed) Captain Of The Ship Startel Entertainment 1995
Rave Anthems (2xCD, Comp) Searchin' For My Rizla Dino Entertainment 1995
Digitized Compilation (CD, Comp) The Captain Of The Shi... Logic Records (US) 1996
House Nation (CD) Captain Of The Ship (V... Aqua Boogie Records 1996
Maxi Dance XXL - The Long Versions (2xCD, Comp) Captain Of The Ship (P... Ariola 1996
Three DJ's In A Box 3 (3xCD, Comp, Mixed, Dig) Searchin' For My Rizla... Arcade 1998
Strictly Techno Classics ◄ (2 versions) The Captain Of The Shi... Dance Pool 1999
Underground Beats (Series 3 Volume 8) (2xCD, Comp) The Champion Puffa (In... CD Pool 2000
Back To The Old Skool 2 (2xCD) Searchin' For My Rizla Ministry Of Sound 2001
Garage Dubs (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Clipper Free Radical Sound Recordings 2001
Hardcore U Know The Score (2xCD, Mixed, Comp + Box) Searchin' For My Rizzla Warner Strategic Marketing (UK) 2001
Rave Anthems (3xCD, Comp) Searchin' For My Rizzla Decadance Recordings 2001
Rave Nation (2xCD) Searchin' For My Rizzla Inspired Recordings 2001
Slammin' Vinyl Present Absolute Classic Hardcore (3xLP, Comp) Captain Of This Ship, ... Slammin' Vinyl 2001
Grandmaster: Old Skool (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Searchin' For My Rizla Music Factory 2002
The Old Skool Masters Round 3: Ratpack Vs Simon 'Bassline' Smith (2xCD) Clipper Rumour Records 2002
Anthems Of Old Skool (3xCD) Searchin' For My Rizla Inspired Recordings 2004
Soul Fuel (CD) Searching For My Rizla... Inertia Recordings 2004
Moondance - True Rave Anthems (2xCD, Mixed) Brothers Sisters Ratio (2) 2005
Raveology : Old Skool Rave Classics - Mixed By Ratpack (2xCD) Searchin' For My Rizla... Virgin 2005
Very Best Of Back To The Old Skool (3xCD, Comp) Searchin' For My Rizzla Ministry Of Sound 2005
Helter Skelter V Raindance - Hardcore 2007 (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) Brothers Sisters (Slip... Ministry Of Sound 2006
Helter Skelter Vs Raindance Present Rave Nation The Anthems (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) Searching For My Rizla... Ministry Of Sound 2007
2008 Old Skool & Classic House Top 20 (File, MP3, Comp) Searchin For My Rizla Trackitdown.net 2008
The Mash Up Mix - Old Skool (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Searching For My Rizla... Ministry Of Sound 2008
The No.1 Old Skool & Rave Breaks Album (4xCD, Comp) Brothers Sisters (Slip... Decadance Recordings 2008
Complete Dance Anthems Vol. 2 (4xCD) Searchin' For My Rizla DMC  
Unofficial Releases:
Fantazia - One Step Beyond (Cass, Mixed)   Fantazia 1992
Fantazia Takes You Into Summertime (Cass, Mixed)   Fantazia 1992
Peace Fest Cut (Cass, Mixed, Unofficial)   Obsession (2) 1992
The Peace Fest Part 2 (Cass, Mixed, Unofficial)   Obsession (2) 1992
The Third Dimension - Wespoint Cut 30.10.92 (Cass, Mixed, Unofficial)   Obsession (2) 1992
The Third Dimension - Wespoint Cut 30.10.92 (Cass, Mixed, Unofficial)   Obsession (2) 1992
Dance Paradise - The Ultimate Dance Experience - Volume 1 (6xCass, Mixed) Untitled Dance Paradise (UK) 1993
Fantazia Happy Birthday 2 (2xCass, Ltd, Mixed)   Fantazia 1993
The Edge Experience Part 1 (6xCass, Mixed, Unofficial)   Not On Label (The Edge Series) 1993
Raindance Slightly Late Valentines Ball 1999 (Cass)   Raindance Records 1999
Raindance - Solstice 2001 (4xCass) Tape 3 Raindance Records 2001
Helter Skelter - Energy 04 Raindance Arena (Cass, Mixed) Untitled Raindance Records, Helter Skelter Recordings 2004
Raindance 1st Birthday 1990 / Raindance 16th Birthday (DVD, Mixed, PAL, Promo) Raindance 16th Birthday Raindance Records 2005
Raindance Old Skool 8-Pack (8xCass, Mixed) Tape 8 - Side A, Tape ... Raindance Records, Slammin' Vinyl 2005
Raindance Slightly Late Valentines Ball 2005 / The Drome Years / The SeOne Years (DVD, Mixed, PAL, Promo) Raindance Slightly Lat... Raindance Records 2005
DJ Kevlar Presents Underground Sounds Volume 5! (4xCD, Comp, Mixed) Searchin For My Rizla Yep Yep 2006
Raindance 17th Birthday Celebrations (DVD, Mixed, PAL, Promo) Raindance 17th Birthda... Raindance Records 2006
Raindance Mayday Bank Holiday Weekend Special (DVD, Mixed, PAL, Promo) Raindance Mayday Bank ... Raindance Records 2006
Slammin' Vinyl Presents NYE NEC - Old Skool (6xCD, Mixed) Untitled Raindance Records, Slammin' Vinyl 2006
Untitled (12") Searchin' For My Rizla Not On Label 2006
Untitled (12", Blu) Searchin' For My Rizla Not On Label 2006
Raindance Slightly Late Valentines Ball 2007 (DVD, Mixed, PAL, Promo) Raindance Slightly Lat... Raindance Records 2007
Rave Side Of The Moon (CD, Promo, Mixed) Searchin' For My Rizla Not On Label (AGT Rave Cru Self-released) 2009
Black Velvet Vol 4 (12") Searching For My Rizla Black Velvet  
Kings Of The Jungle Old Skool Volume 1 (8xCass + CD) Ratpack Not On Label  
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Review by Chris_McAvoy May 10, 2003
I was just listening to "[Fantazia - Showcase (27-11-92)] - Ratpack" one of the famous raves of the time, I think the best Ratpack track ive heard (out of only 5) was played in it. Towards the end, Evenson Allen shouts "its gonna be coming out just before or just after Christmas ('92) for the Ratpack on Renk Records, this one's simply titled 'Ecstasy'". Superbly soulful strings & piano junglism, I recommend it to anyone diggin old skool and good music in general! I wonder if there's a ratpack album that was made, i might buy it if its on it, their tracks are too obscure :(
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