Hixxy or DJ Hixxy, born Ian Hicks, is a British UK Hardcore and previously … Read Full Bio ↴Hixxy or DJ Hixxy, born Ian Hicks, is a British UK Hardcore and previously happy hardcore DJ and musician from Portsmouth, England.

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).

Sacrifice
Hixxy Lyrics

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Don't you look behind
You got a long, long way to climb
But I know you'll never fall again
You still have your dreams
Just remember what they mean
If you wanna come alive again

So are you strong enough to fight for what you want?

Do you know that nothing's free you've got to pay the price
So would you stand your ground when walls come falling down?
Cause you know you've always got to make a sacrifice

Sacrifice
Sacrifice

So are you strong enough to fight for what you want?
Do you know that nothing's free you've got to pay the price
So would you stand your ground when walls come falling down?
Cause you know you've always got to make a sacrifice

Don't you sell your soul
Even though heaven is your goal
Cause it's never been that far away
No one is judging you
But you can't disguise the truth
When it's gonna meet you face to face

Sacrifice

So are you strong enough to fight for what you want?
Do you know that nothing's free you've got to pay the price
So would you stand your ground when walls come falling down?
Cause you know you've always got to make a sacrifice

Sacrifice
But this not bring you down to pay the price
Sacrifice
You've always got to make a sacrifice

Sacrifice

DJ Hixxy, hardcore 'til I die!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hixxy's song "Sacrifice" are about persevering through life's challenges and hardships. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward and never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may be. The first verse reminds us that we will face obstacles along the way, but we have the strength to overcome them. The second verse warns against selling oneself out, even for what may seem like a heavenly reward, because the truth will always catch up. The chorus brings everything together, urging listeners to fight for what they want and make sacrifices in order to achieve their goals.

Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and determination in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that life is not easy, but it encourages us to keep pushing forward and stay true to ourselves, even when the going gets tough.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't you look behind
Don't dwell on the past

You got a long, long way to climb
Your journey ahead may be difficult

But I know you'll never fall again
You'll overcome any obstacles in your path

You still have your dreams
Hold onto your aspirations

Just remember what they mean
Don't lose sight of your goals

If you wanna come alive again
To reignite your spirit

So are you strong enough to fight for what you want?
Do you possess the resolve and fortitude to pursue your desires?

Do you know that nothing's free you've got to pay the price
Success will require hard work and sacrifice

So would you stand your ground when walls come falling down?
Can you remain steadfast in the face of adversity?

Cause you know you've always got to make a sacrifice
The path to success often requires making tough choices

Sacrifice
The act of giving up something for a higher purpose

Don't you sell your soul
Don't compromise your values

Even though heaven is your goal
Even if your aspirations are lofty

Cause it's never been that far away
Success may be closer than you think

No one is judging you
You are free to make your own choices

But you can't disguise the truth
You can't hide from reality

When it's gonna meet you face to face
You will have to confront the consequences of your actions

But this not bring you down to pay the price
The challenges ahead won't break your spirit

You've always got to make a sacrifice
Success requires hard work and dedication

DJ Hixxy, hardcore 'til I die!
Closing statement from the artist

Writer(s): Juliette Jaimes, Steve Welton-Jaimes Copyright: BMG Rights Management (Uk) Ltd.

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