N-Joi is an English rave / techno band formed in 1989 by Nigel Champion and Mark Franklin. Their early material was highly influential in the UK rave scene, with many bands inspired by their sound and live performance. Republica vocalist Saffron (Samantha Spracking, Jun 3) started her career by performing live with the band. N-Joi is mainly remembered for the piano track "Anthem" from that period.
They also scored two #1 hits on the US Dance chart with "Mindflux" (only released in US) in February 1992 and the remixed "New Anthem" in March 1996.
Saffron went on to become lead singer for the elctronica group, Republica are best known the "Ready to go". However, their biggest hit in the UK was "Drop dead gorgeous", which reached #7 in 1997.
Date UK Song Mar 1991 23 Adrenalin (EP) Apr 1991 8 Anthem Feb 1992 12 Live In Manchester (Parts 1 + 2) Jul 1993 33 The Drumstruck (EP)90 Hits (Discography):
Date UK Song Mar 1997 13 Ready To Go May 1997 7 Drop Dead Gorgeous Oct 1998 20 From Rush Hour With Love
What happened next?
In 2006, N-Joi returned to the top of the Official UK Dance Chart with a set of remixes of their biggest hit "Anthem". Saffron left Republica in 2001 but rejoined in 2008.
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