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Angie Brown
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Angie Brown in 2007
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| Background information | |
| Born | 13 June 1963 (age 61) Brixton, London, England |
| Genres | House, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Singing |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Warner Music, Sony Music Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Bizarre Inc, Motiv 8, Mark Morrison, Stereophonics, Snoop Dogg, Fetty Wap |
Angie Brown (born 13 June 1963) is a British singer and songwriter from Brixton, South London. She is well-known for her powerful voice and has worked with many famous artists.
Angie Brown was the lead singer on the popular song "I'm Gonna Get You" by Bizarre Inc in 1992. She also sang in the bridge and chorus of Mark Morrison's huge hit "Return of the Mack" in 1996. Besides her own hits, she has provided backing vocals for music legends like Grace Jones, The Rolling Stones, Kate Bush, and Fat Boy Slim.
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Angie Brown's Music Journey
The 1990s: Early Hits
Angie Brown became famous as a lead singer for the group Bizarre Inc. Their song "I'm Gonna Get You" (1992) was a big hit, earning a Silver award in the UK. She also sang lead on their song "Took My Love" (1993).
She was also the main singer on "Rockin' for Myself" by Motiv8, which reached the top twenty in the UK.
One of her most recognized performances is in Mark Morrison's "Return of the Mack" (1996). Angie sang the important bridge and chorus parts. This song was incredibly popular, getting a 2x Platinum award and over 200 million views on YouTube. She also sang on other songs from Mark Morrison's album, including "Crazy."
In 1999, Angie worked with Holly Johnson from the band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. They co-wrote and performed the song "Disco Heaven" together.
The 2000s: Collaborations and Backing Vocals
In the early 2000s, Angie continued to lend her voice to various projects. She sang backing vocals for Midge Ure on his album Move Me in 2000. She also worked with Danish pop musician Thomas Helmig on his 2001 album.
In 2003, Angie was a session vocalist for the Welsh rock band Stereophonics. She sang on three songs from their album You Gotta Go There to Come Back: "Jealousy," "High as the Ceiling," and the very popular "Maybe Tomorrow," which received a Gold award. She also provided backing vocals for Dutch singer Jamai Loman's album in the same year.
The 2010s: New Tracks and TV Appearances
In 2014, Angie teamed up with British/Canadian DJ Kissy Sell Out. They co-wrote and sang the song "Deeper In Love."
Also in 2014, Angie appeared on the TV show The Voice UK. She performed a live version of her hit song "I'm Gonna Get You" on the show.
Her vocals are also a key part of "The Mack" by Swedish DJ Nevada. This song features the original voices of Mark Morrison and Angie Brown, with added vocals from American rapper Fetty Wap. Released in 2016, it became a global hit, earning multiple awards like 2x platinum in Australia and gold in the US.
The 2020s: Latest Projects
More recently, Angie Brown has continued to make new music. She worked with DJ Dougal and Ollie Jacobs on a track released by Champion Records, a record label based in London.
See Also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
