Hixxy is well known for his performances on the Bonkers compilation series. He also contributes to many Clubland CDs, including many Clubland X-Treme Hardcore compilations, and Hardcore Till I Die. He started off his DJ career with the song "Toytown" which was released in 1995, This record was a huge hit in the UK. Some of his most famous songs would include "More & More," "Forever Together," "Sea of Love," and many more. His remix of "Sea of Love" is featured in the popular indie game Techno Kitten Adventure.
Ian Hicks was born in Portsmouth on the 3rd of August 1975. Hixxy's interest in DJing stemmed from an early obsession with US hip hop and rap. He was also influenced from watching DMC Championship videos. His interest in rave music developed in the early 1990s, and Hixxy began appearing at events on the south coast part of the UK, along with fellow DJs Ramos, Supreme and Sunset Regime. In 1994, Hicks met DJ Dougal at a Dreamscape event, which led to the creation of their own label Essential Platinum. The label was instantly catapulted to the top of the hardcore tree, making them instant heroes within the underground rave scene.
Hixxy's first production break came in 1994 with a collaboration with Sunset Regime, a tune called People's Party. Then in 1995 with the then MC Sharkey (now an established and successful all-rounder in the industry), he produced the track Toytown (released on his own label Essential Platinum), a massive hit which continues to be played at raves today. In 1996 React Records offered Hixxy an album release that was to start a new era of hardcore. He featured alongside DJ Sharkey and Bonkers - the first in a series of surprisingly successful hardcore compilation albums - was born. Indeed Bonkers became the best selling series of hardcore music in the UK (as of 2009, now extended to its 18th installment). In 1997, Hixxy secured a spot as a radio DJ on London's Kiss FM where he became well loved for his jovial style and high-octane selections
By 1999, the hardcore scene had become tired with the absence of earlier creativity, and Hicks became disillusioned, however he made the decision to continue with a scene into which he had invested so much energy, time and money. By 2001, however, the hardcore scene experienced a considerable revival, with an influx of new events, tracks, DJs and labels (including Hixxy's own label Raver Baby). Raver Baby was soon seen as the saviour of a hardcore scene that was otherwise starved of new labels and innovative ideas.
Hixxy has released many tracks under the monikers of Yum-Yi, OMG and Antisocial (along with Sunset Regime).
Dream to Me
Hixxy Lyrics
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It's changing every day
In every possible way
And all my dreams
Never quite as it seems
Never quite as it seems
And now I'm feeling it even more
Because it came from you
I know I've felt like this before
And now I'm feeling it even more
‘Cause you're a dream to me
Dream to me
Dream to me
Dream to me...
All my life
It's changing every day
In every possible way
And all my dreams
Never quite as it seems
Never quite as it seems
I know I've felt like this before
And now I'm feeling it even more
Because it came from you
I know I've felt like this before
And now I'm feeling it even more
‘Cause you're a dream to me
Dream to me
Dream to me
Dream to me
The lyrics to Hixxy's song "Dream to Me" capture the feeling of constant change and the elusive nature of dreams. The opening lines of the song assert that everything in life is in a state of flux, as every day presents new possibilities for growth and transformation. The repetition of this sentiment highlights the universality of the experience - no matter who you are or what your circumstances, life is perpetually in motion.
The chorus, which embodies the central theme of the song, speaks to the nature of dreams. Dreams are never quite as they seem - they are fluid, malleable, and always subject to change. This captures the feeling of chasing after an ideal, only to have it shift and twist in unpredictable ways. However, despite this ever-changing nature, the chorus centers around the idea that dreams can be a source of great fulfillment and satisfaction. The singer's acknowledgement that they have felt this way before adds depth to the song, suggesting that this is not just a fleeting sensation, but a recurring experience that holds great meaning for them.
Overall, "Dream to Me" is a poignant reflection on the beauty and frustration of chasing after an ever-changing dream. The lyrics capture the complexity of this experience, acknowledging both the inherent futility of chasing something that is always shifting, as well as the deep sense of fulfillment that can come from pursuing our desires.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life
Throughout my entire existence
It's changing every day
It's constantly evolving, day by day
In every possible way
In every conceivable manner
And all my dreams
All of my aspirations
Never quite as it seems
Not quite as they appear
Never quite as it seems
Not quite as they appear
I know I've felt like this before
I recognize this feeling from previous experiences
And now I'm feeling it even more
And the intensity of this feeling has increased
Because it came from you
Because it originated from you
I know I've felt like this before
I recognize this feeling from previous experiences
And now I'm feeling it even more
And the intensity of this feeling has increased
‘Cause you're a dream to me
Because you embody my deepest desires
Dream to me
You represent my aspirations
Dream to me
You represent my aspirations
Dream to me
You represent my aspirations
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SCOTT ROSSER, STEPHEN PAUL SPENCER, NOEL ANTHONY HOGAN, DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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@itsAlwaysChristmas
Hixxy is a genius. I've danced like a proper bellend to this and many others. These tunes were the best. Great music and the best times. They really were. If you was there you'd understand.
@trancedsailor
holy shit the way he re-did the chorus with the synths is just spectacular composition. Very fun to play on piano.
@thechannel7209
Who’s still listening in 2023
@BomazXD
You know when you were a kid and you threw on a CD you had a compilation in the car with the boys and you were like "What is this hidden little gem??" So listening to this now am back in time tearing down the A500 to go to some house party from a girl who we went college with. Got to Hanley and found her gaff, turns out the party was pretty shit so we went into town and had to abandon the car that night and next day. Actual effort stranded in Crewe station all hung over and shit. When I got a lift to get the car this was still in and blared out back home. Good times, hard to think that was 2003...
@tracywratten6398
Omg I ant heard this in time .... it will be on repeat for a few weeks!!!!!!!👌🏻
@1337SuperNewb
Sends me to a dreamland. Great tune.
@gavwhall
I don't know much about music but what I do know is that I can still sit home and listen to this after all this time
@LilRaverBrooke
its been 4 years and im still listening to this <3 never gets old
@c6rocklee6c
listening to this again and still amazing.. when i think of raves... this is the first sound that comes to mind... raving was about happiness and "PLUR"... lol i hate that word.. now its all over run by house music and dubstep.
@xkxdestroyerxkx
HTID + jumpstyle + drum and bass + ravers = best musics 4ever =D