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Mint Royale is a big beat electronic music act from Manchester, England. It was originally founded by the duo of Neil Claxton and Chris Baker; the latter left the band in 2004, but Claxton continued to produce music using the Mint Royale name. They are widely known for their remixes. Notably “Singin’ In The Rain”, which made #1 in the UK in 2008 after the song was used by dancer George Sampson on the hit show Britain’s Got Talent.
The band originally started in 1997. They first specialized in remixes, and became known after the release of their mix of “Tequila”, by Terrorvision. They were championed by British dance guru Norman Cook, whose DJ sets regularly included their work. Their sound was similar to his, to the extent that some people mistakenly believed Mint Royale to be a pseudonym for Cook himself. Their first album, On the Ropes was released in late 1999, and though it was not a big sales hit, some songs from it have achieved recognition. The single “Don’t Falter”, featuring Lauren Laverne from Kenickie, was a minor hit in the British charts. The song “From Rusholme with Love” has been made recognisable through its extensive use in film and television series soundtracks. Notable examples include the theme tune for the film Kung Pow! Enter The Fist, as well as being present on the soundtrack of the films Vanilla Sky, Get Carter, Serendipity and the television series ALIAS and Spaced. The song “Because I’m Worth It” has also been used as the theme tune for the Jamie Theakston and Zoë Ball chat show The Priory.
The band originally started in 1997. They first specialized in remixes, and became known after the release of their mix of “Tequila”, by Terrorvision. They were championed by British dance guru Norman Cook, whose DJ sets regularly included their work. Their sound was similar to his, to the extent that some people mistakenly believed Mint Royale to be a pseudonym for Cook himself. Their first album, On the Ropes was released in late 1999, and though it was not a big sales hit, some songs from it have achieved recognition. The single “Don’t Falter”, featuring Lauren Laverne from Kenickie, was a minor hit in the British charts. The song “From Rusholme with Love” has been made recognisable through its extensive use in film and television series soundtracks. Notable examples include the theme tune for the film Kung Pow! Enter The Fist, as well as being present on the soundtrack of the films Vanilla Sky, Get Carter, Serendipity and the television series ALIAS and Spaced. The song “Because I’m Worth It” has also been used as the theme tune for the Jamie Theakston and Zoë Ball chat show The Priory.
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On the Ropes
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Amoide wrote:
singin in the rain!
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christiano282 wrote:
underrated
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MiloDC wrote:
"The Effect on Me" just completely OWNS. So beautifully sad. MUSIC, BABY.
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nf1n1ty wrote:
Just found about these guys...already hooked.
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caviar44 wrote:
Supposedly coming out with new in '10 spring...?
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isaul wrote:
show meeee
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kochamczekolade wrote:
singin' in the rain jest zajebiste ^^
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BoringArcade wrote:
Yeah, good shit.
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burt_joneson wrote:
I am da sexiast man in jamaica :')
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enfysmwng wrote:
Fucking love.
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The_Admin wrote:
Just found 'em, fantastic music!
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DwayMac wrote:
i wonder if they're coming up with another album soon?
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samarkand2004 wrote:
mmm, very nice 'See You In The Morning' album discovery here : love it too. Like for Metric, i will put a big RED reminder on that one for next album for sure, really sweet in the genre. nice :)
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st0n3dp3n6u1n wrote:
I love this music!! :D:D Singin' in the rain & Show me!! :D
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SaraRHCP wrote:
Love love love Mint Royale. Great music, visually awesome videos, and Noel Fielding... What more CAN you ask for?
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smelly-elly wrote:
singin' in the rain ^_________^
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CaraJLaing wrote:
Thank you for the music ;D
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ZOMBIEPOET wrote:
Awesome!
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dare2wo wrote:
nice tune, uplifting good production,sweet breaks and melodies.nice mix of elements......... DO YOU LIKE UPFRONT MUSIC THAT YA MATES AINT GOT YET ???? LISTEN TO DARE 2 FOR MORE OF THE SAME ...THANKS ...PEACE AND LOVE...... DO YOU DARE 2 ?................................................................WELL DO YA ?
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DanielWoodyatt wrote:
Love it! Manchester is the bomb!!!!!!!!
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