Ratpack, The
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Everson Allen & Mark McKee
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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.
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.
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| Releases: | ||||
| Changing Styles (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions) | Big Giant Music | 1992 | ||
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| Energy Rush (CD, Comp, P/Mixed) | Ratpack Fantasy | Dino Entertainment | 1992 | |
| Tracks Appear On: | ||||
| Energy Rush (CD, Comp, P/Mixed) | Ratpack Fantasy | Dino Entertainment | 1992 | |
| Kaos Theory 3 - 16 Blindin' Hardcore Trax (CD, Comp) | Searchin' For My Rizla | Telstar | 1992 | |
| Unofficial Releases: | ||||
| The Third Dimension - Wespoint Cut 30.10.92 (Cass, Mixed, Unofficial) | Obsession (2) | 1992 | ||
| Raindance Old Skool 8-Pack (8xCass, Mixed) | Tape 8 - Side A, Tape ... | Raindance Records, Slammin' Vinyl | 2005 | |
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Reviews & Discussion
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 :(
