Sigma's recent No.1 hit, 'Nobody To Love', has quickly become one of 2014's highest-selling singles so far, clocking up 510,000 sales (including streams), 30 million YouTube views and 40 million worldwide streams. And how do you follow-up a single that's hit No.1 in 8 countries? If you're Sigma, you go straight into the studio, call up Paloma Faith and a full orchestra, and produce a monster hit-in-waiting in 'Changing'.
Premiered on Radio 1 courtesy of Annie Mac (Special Delivery, 11/7/14), 'Changing' shows Sigma aka Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie in sparkling form, making good use of studio time in between a packed summer schedule with shows across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia, including Glastonbury, Global Gathering, Ibiza Rocks and Bestival.
Sigma's remixes for Kiesza ('Hideaway'), Route 94 ('My Love'), Clean Bandit ('Extraordinary'), DJ Fresh ('Dibby Dibby Sound') and DJ Zinc ('Show Me') have helped make 2014 their best year to date, further proof that the UK duo have big intentions ahead of the artist album they're currently putting the finishing touches to.
Leeds University alumni -- alongside Rusko -- Sigma met while balancing raving and studying, working in record shops and promoting events to top up their student loans. While some don their artist mantle when the occasion demands it, Cameron and Joe have made Sigma their 'life' since graduation. Early releases with Hospital Records, Viper, Bingo and DJ Fresh's Breakbeat Kaos, as well as their own Life Recordings, quickly marked them out as producers to watch, while remixes for Eric Prydz, Ellie Goulding, Stylo G and Sway began to take them to a wider audience. The world, it seems, is now their oyster.
Three-time BRIT nominee Paloma Faith released her third album 'A Perfect Contradiction' on March 10, the follow-up to 2012's double platinum selling 'Fall To Grace', and her debut 'Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful?' (also double platinum). Her new album features a roster of legendary music icons, singer-songwriters and producers including Pharrell Williams (who collaborated on first single 'Can't Rely On You'), Diane Warren, Plan B, John Legend, Stewart Matthewman and Raphael Saadiq. 'A Perfect Contradiction' has not left the Top 10 since it was released, and has already achieved gold status.
Dimitri Kechagias review: Sigma are back with their 2nd number 1 in UK Top 40 and they reaffirm that their success was not matter of coincidence or luck. Their presence in the charts signals the vitality of the drum n bass scene that is not passing trend but is rather a well established subculture well rooted in the UK club scene. Their track Changing features the stunning performance by Paloma Faith who has deep, soulful and absolutely mindblowing voice with that magical retro tone. It starts with truly inspiring church style choir vocals and slowly builds into an energetic ride with breath taking drum n bass arrangement that Paloma's voice seems to be the most appropriate for the occasion. The track is optimistic, uplifting, feel good and is the right soundtrack to your preparation for the night out. The remix package is extensive and all of them move in the deep house/tech house style that seems to be so successful at the moment. Majestic remix is upfront old school 90's infused house track with stunning piano chords and Ibiza vibes. The breakdown includes the melodramatic strings that enhance the final result even more. If you love the analogue feel on the sound you will adore this top version. Zoo Station remix is upfront enough but with old school basslines and early 90's organ riffs. It's interesting that the vocal is used in its original form without any change on the tempo with the peculiar result of speedier soundtrack and slower vocals. Klingande deliver an excellent remix on their well known established sound that is eclectic house with electronic elements. Deep haunting basslines, chunky driving kicks, piano melodies, xylophone themes and hypnotic synthy layers on top are the main ingredients of this stand out house gem. Naxxos remix is a deeply spiritual relaxing version with chill out/lounge style intro, deep smooth basslines, minimal beats and percussive melody on top makes this version perfect for the early morning dj sets. Purple Disco Machine continue on the same deep house pathway with organic live feel. Fantastic drum programming, deep basslines, jazzy guitar riffs and some parts of the vocals makes this version another must play item for your deep house sets. Funky dreamy loungy version to keep you dancing and shaking like there is no tomorrow. #PureGold Love It
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