As two members of Northern England's early '90s free party scene, Laurence … Read Full Bio ↴As two members of Northern England's early '90s free party scene, Laurence Ritchie as a founder member with the smokescreen sound system and Andy Riley who joined in 95 were firmly entrenched in the region's rich legacy of house music.
After years of successful events, the free party scene began to come under increasing pressure because of greater numbers of government regulations such as the infamous Criminal Justice Act. The pair, already well known for their DJ'ing, decided to join forces and refocus their energy on producing original material. Five years after their first release, their partnership as Inland Knights has blossomed into an immensely successful career with prolific production credits and a demanding international touring schedule.
The pair met in 1993 through their involvement with Northern England's early '90s free party scene,and the legendary UK free party crew-- Smokescreen Sound System .. The crew of eight in total threw free, large-scale events at various locations across the English countryside. Utilizing rotating, secret venues, Smokescreen attempted to keep their renegade parties as underground as possible to avoid detection by local police - a feat they managed to accomplish on a regular basis. They also organized more legitimate events, such as nights in local clubs, and eventually took Smokescreen on tour, traveling across the European continent. All Smokescreen events featured deep house, with occasional back room sets of down tempo jazz and funk. Working with Smokescreen piqued Laurence and Andy's interest in producing music of their own.
Over the years Smokescreen fought hard to keep the anti-commercialism vibe of the free party scene alive, and still continue to this day to throw events purely for love of the music. During one especially successful period, the crew managed to throw a party every week for an entire year.
By 1998, Ritchie moved to Nottingham with what little studio kit he'd had in Sheffield, joined the To ka Project studio and began to put together the drop label whilst producing closely with Riley, who was already involved with To ka Project, his collaboration with Steve Walker and Jason Cowley..
Inland knights Volume 1 marked the launch of Drop Music; an independent outlet devoted to the production of quality house. The flourishing label has released material under various mediums, including EPs, singles and continuous-mix CDs. The Drop Music catalogue now has 32 releases to its credit, and is renowned in the dance music community for the quality and consistency of its work. Adopting various guises to showcase different aspects of their sound, including Party Criminals, In House Alterations, Grand Theft Audio and Big Audio Spidermite, Inland Knights have been responsible for most of the Drop catalogue.
Their blend of jazz and funk, dynamic percussion and vocal hooks has been instrumental in catapulting the Inland Knights to international popularity. Their DJ sets are a fusion encompassing most styles of house, from dubby deep house, disco and garage to four-to-the-floor tech house.
As enthusiastic about DJ'ing as studio production Ritchie and Riley have maintained a relentless international touring agenda since their collaboration began. Their schedule has included visits to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, in addition to Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, Chili,, the U.S.,and Russia as well as all over Europe.
Their global jaunts have included stops at venues ranging from tiny hole-in-the-wall bars and nightclubs to world-famous, large-scale events including "Amnesia" in Ibiza; "Dance Valley" in Holland; "Fabric" and "The End" in London; and "Back 2 Basics" in Leeds.
Under the Inland Knights moniker the pair have been fruitful, releasing tracks on labels such as Ralph Lawson's famed 20:20 Vision imprint, Panhandle Records, Vista, Siesta, Sunflower, NRK, Low Pressings, double down and many more. Their original work has not gone
unnoticed by their fellow artists; their tracks have been licensed to notable compilations such as the "Global Underground" series and Miguel Migs' "Nite Life" mixes. The duo are rapidly becoming a very sought-after remix team. Some of their credits include Faithless' "Mohammed Ali," Onionz and Tony's "Everywhere You Are," Floris' "Shake It," and Dano's "Horny Hustle."
"Creative Spaces," Inland Knights and Drop Music's highly anticipated first full-length album, was released in 2001 to widespread critical praise for its funky jams and deep, grooving melodies. For the CD version of the album, the pair opted to create a live mix rather than simply re-releasing the vinyl in another medium. Resisting the temptation to use a computer to digitally master their mix, they simply released a live mix with no editing.
Towards the end of 2004 and into 2005 , Inland knights have been busy in the studio with notable remixes for the likes of Tango recordings, as well as remixes for up and coming label Blockhead records, and MobileTrax(a label run by smokescreen buddy Steve Lee of the Littlemen). Early 2005 will see the pair release a major compilation on N.R.K called 'Family Duals' which will showcase some of the Knights back-catalouge as well as licensing current tracks from the cream of the house community. As well as this project Inland Knights will be concentrating on new material for Drop with two new E.P's scheduled for the end of the year, as well as regular dj slots at the weekends.
Despite their success as producers,and over seven years of releases under their belts, they refuse to withdraw into the studio and will continue to DJ and tour extensively. Riley notes they are always looking to balance their performance and production schedules. "If you start to do too much of one," he says, "You start to miss the other."
http://www.dropmusic.co.uk/
After years of successful events, the free party scene began to come under increasing pressure because of greater numbers of government regulations such as the infamous Criminal Justice Act. The pair, already well known for their DJ'ing, decided to join forces and refocus their energy on producing original material. Five years after their first release, their partnership as Inland Knights has blossomed into an immensely successful career with prolific production credits and a demanding international touring schedule.
The pair met in 1993 through their involvement with Northern England's early '90s free party scene,and the legendary UK free party crew-- Smokescreen Sound System .. The crew of eight in total threw free, large-scale events at various locations across the English countryside. Utilizing rotating, secret venues, Smokescreen attempted to keep their renegade parties as underground as possible to avoid detection by local police - a feat they managed to accomplish on a regular basis. They also organized more legitimate events, such as nights in local clubs, and eventually took Smokescreen on tour, traveling across the European continent. All Smokescreen events featured deep house, with occasional back room sets of down tempo jazz and funk. Working with Smokescreen piqued Laurence and Andy's interest in producing music of their own.
Over the years Smokescreen fought hard to keep the anti-commercialism vibe of the free party scene alive, and still continue to this day to throw events purely for love of the music. During one especially successful period, the crew managed to throw a party every week for an entire year.
By 1998, Ritchie moved to Nottingham with what little studio kit he'd had in Sheffield, joined the To ka Project studio and began to put together the drop label whilst producing closely with Riley, who was already involved with To ka Project, his collaboration with Steve Walker and Jason Cowley..
Inland knights Volume 1 marked the launch of Drop Music; an independent outlet devoted to the production of quality house. The flourishing label has released material under various mediums, including EPs, singles and continuous-mix CDs. The Drop Music catalogue now has 32 releases to its credit, and is renowned in the dance music community for the quality and consistency of its work. Adopting various guises to showcase different aspects of their sound, including Party Criminals, In House Alterations, Grand Theft Audio and Big Audio Spidermite, Inland Knights have been responsible for most of the Drop catalogue.
Their blend of jazz and funk, dynamic percussion and vocal hooks has been instrumental in catapulting the Inland Knights to international popularity. Their DJ sets are a fusion encompassing most styles of house, from dubby deep house, disco and garage to four-to-the-floor tech house.
As enthusiastic about DJ'ing as studio production Ritchie and Riley have maintained a relentless international touring agenda since their collaboration began. Their schedule has included visits to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, in addition to Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, Chili,, the U.S.,and Russia as well as all over Europe.
Their global jaunts have included stops at venues ranging from tiny hole-in-the-wall bars and nightclubs to world-famous, large-scale events including "Amnesia" in Ibiza; "Dance Valley" in Holland; "Fabric" and "The End" in London; and "Back 2 Basics" in Leeds.
Under the Inland Knights moniker the pair have been fruitful, releasing tracks on labels such as Ralph Lawson's famed 20:20 Vision imprint, Panhandle Records, Vista, Siesta, Sunflower, NRK, Low Pressings, double down and many more. Their original work has not gone
unnoticed by their fellow artists; their tracks have been licensed to notable compilations such as the "Global Underground" series and Miguel Migs' "Nite Life" mixes. The duo are rapidly becoming a very sought-after remix team. Some of their credits include Faithless' "Mohammed Ali," Onionz and Tony's "Everywhere You Are," Floris' "Shake It," and Dano's "Horny Hustle."
"Creative Spaces," Inland Knights and Drop Music's highly anticipated first full-length album, was released in 2001 to widespread critical praise for its funky jams and deep, grooving melodies. For the CD version of the album, the pair opted to create a live mix rather than simply re-releasing the vinyl in another medium. Resisting the temptation to use a computer to digitally master their mix, they simply released a live mix with no editing.
Towards the end of 2004 and into 2005 , Inland knights have been busy in the studio with notable remixes for the likes of Tango recordings, as well as remixes for up and coming label Blockhead records, and MobileTrax(a label run by smokescreen buddy Steve Lee of the Littlemen). Early 2005 will see the pair release a major compilation on N.R.K called 'Family Duals' which will showcase some of the Knights back-catalouge as well as licensing current tracks from the cream of the house community. As well as this project Inland Knights will be concentrating on new material for Drop with two new E.P's scheduled for the end of the year, as well as regular dj slots at the weekends.
Despite their success as producers,and over seven years of releases under their belts, they refuse to withdraw into the studio and will continue to DJ and tour extensively. Riley notes they are always looking to balance their performance and production schedules. "If you start to do too much of one," he says, "You start to miss the other."
http://www.dropmusic.co.uk/
Long Time
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2024 Long time You gon' be with me for a long time We…
Action Bronson/Statik Selektah Statik Selektah Shit got me creeping 'round the block, yeah …
Afro B Baby tell me that you want me, na na na…
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Andrea Moe; Andreas Moe; John De Sohn We could start the universe with our heartbeats tonight Don…
Angel Sitting in my old and dusty room, I tell myself that…
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Awich Love me slow and sure Blow by blow Bitches come and go Yea…
Axel Rudi Pell (feat. J.S.Soto) Take your spell away, Like you did it before, 'cause I don…
B-RED We should not forget That the Nigeria we see on the…
Bad Brains It takes a long time to get what you want No…
Beat Soup I spent a long time with you And a long time…
BEDROOM - Playboi Carti No cap and gown, I ain't go to class I rather…
Big J. Beats Nos conocemos desde long time When I was on frontlines…
BJ The Chicago Kid Said, it's been a long time Still thinking 'bout you (you,…
Blondie I've been running circles 'round a night that never ends I'v…
Blue Now it's time for so-long But we'll sing just one more…
Bob Lewis ---Help Us Now--- Nobody cares What's the point? We all got…
Boston It's been such a long time I think I should be…
Brooks Kiss me once, then kiss me twice Then kiss me once…
Brooks Mesto Your love A long time I′ve been waiting A long time I've…
Bruce Springsteen Out where the creek turns shallow and sandy And the…
Buddy & Julie Miller Cards and letters meant to bring cheer Now bring me sorrow,…
Buddy/Julie Miller Cards and letters meant to bring cheer Now bring me sorrow,…
Bunny Sigler [Chorus] Oooh It's been a long time Since I been back around…
Bunny Sigler Peedi Peedi & The Roots [Chorus] Oh It's been a long time Since I been back aroun…
Butane Long time, no see When's the last time you hung out…
C-Dash You know I was rolling with you for a long…
Cake It's been a long time Since I've seen your smiling face It's…
Cake爀愀 It's been a long time Since I've seen your smiling face It…
CARTI No cap and gown, I ain't go to class I rather…
Chance Oh, no, no, no, no-no Well, it's been a long time,…
Chance the Rapper I wonder if Gladys smiles when angels bring my name…
City the Mask I been fighting with myself I been fighting for a long…
Clear Conscience & Friends Chorus: Reach into the season you will find Love is the hear…
Com.K Fine, fine, girlie oh (One time) Call me baby oh (One…
Crosby Stills & Nash It's been a long time comin' It's goin' to be a…
Deer Tick Smiles that'll disappear with the morning sun Miles of laps …
Devonte Tanto Metro Cho- Mi never see a woman like you in a…
Doru m being alone along time without you being alone along time wi…
Dread Mar I Long time in a Babylon Long time we are suffer in…
E-Tay It started from nothing you came in my life Down bad…
Everlast She was a hot blooded women, he never saw it…
Future Feat. Fat Joe It ain't about this ice around my mu'fuckin neck And Givench…
G.T. It's Been a Long, Long, Long, Longtime I Tried To Forget…
Gabe James Long time End of the mile Gotta damn good woman…
Garcia Sergent Ça fait long time qu'on est ensemble Long time qu'on se…
Golden Ganga Tu risa me vuelve loco Ahora no te vas sin mis…
Griljo Du är min type så nice Baby let me love u…
Gucci Mane [Hook: x2] I was broke down on my knee Took me a…
H.O.P.P Yeah I came from nothin' I spent a long time runnin' But…
J. Cobb I thought our love would last forever I thought we always…
J.W. Roy & The One Night Band Tomorrow is so far away When I'm sitting here all alone Fore…
J.W. Roy And The One Night Band I thought our love would last forever I thought we always…
James Marsters I remember what you told me Last I said I…
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts It's nice of you to say We can still be…
John De Sohn We could stop, The universe with our heartbeats tonight. Don…
John de Sohn (ft. Andreas Moe) We could start the universe with our heartbeats tonight Don…
Kaneki C'est for real Yeah Binks Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah Ah-ah,…
Kanye West Soulja Boy This the first time in a long time This the first…
Kevin Gates it Gang (Marijuana Time)" Ringtone to your Cell Faded right…
Kye Kye Hold me close, my heart′s right I'll look and see if…
L.P. I am homesick for my town Sometimes But I miss you…
Lia Caribe Its Lia eeh Nuh Its Lia eeh Nuh Yo Retlaw! Suns Out Wah Ste…
liam benzvi It makes no difference, it's no secret Its the way you…
Lightnin' Hopkins I come all the way from Texas just to shake…
Lil romo It’s been a long time it feel like Ian been…
lil tjay Cashmoneyap B-b-b-boyfifty Long, long, long time Long, long,…
Ludo Polopolope yo ... Polopolope yo Polopolope yo Polopolope yo …
LX Maxwell Bonez MC (Fade) (Niroc) I ain't seen this many hoes in a long time I…
Mach-Hommy & The Alchemist It was a long long time ago Saw you standing outside…
Mirko Di Florio Been a long time since you looked into my eyes…
Mobilés Wake up my dear - I'm with you I'm here…
Molly Hatchet All alone with a full moon to light my night. Been…
Montae Harri$ Yeah, ooh Yeah My dawg just hit me like, "You got drive" And…
Naations [Intro] Long time, long time To get over you To find a love…
Naw-T-Boy This the first time in a long time This the first…
Negusa Negast Quisiera verte Con el brillo en los ojos hoy Quiero tu luz…
One Drop How many rivers must I cross? To have you back in…
P-Knuckle Ohhhh oh oh I ain't been myself in a long time I…
Paul Weller (For such a long time) I couldn't find myself (For such a…
Peedi Peedi [Chorus] Oooh It's been a long time Since I been back around…
Playboi Carti No cap and gown, I ain't go to class I rather…
Playboi Carti & Nicki Minaj Whoa (mmm) Oh, yeah, mm (Sycamore) (kyuh) Patty-cake, patt…
Playboi Carti - Die Lit No cap and gown, I ain't go to class I rather…
pmbata Yeah Girl you got me trippin' Your company I'm missin' I'm …
R.T.Z. (Return To Zero) Yeah I came from nothin' I spent a long time runnin' But…
runnjozzy Shalewa kilode toh kan ra I just want to make you…
Ryan Hemsworth & Lucas Break me, I've been seeing cannon balls Firing at all my…
S.O. I can't take your money ways and I don't need…
S.O. King Its the pack jack Mazarati fresh and apostle Ya know the wor…
Saintcode_ (Saintcode_ rolled a beat) Yuh yuh yuh Fighting inside and H…
Sanssouci My deprivations are starting to get the best of me I'm…
Sergent Garcia Ça fait long time qu'on est ensemble Long time qu'on se…
Shakira Hold me Show me all the talent God has given you I…
Shakira物 Hold me Show me all the talent God has given you I…
SOLOCELO Uh, Ew! It's been a long time I'm tryna' work but I…
Somme I've been waiting for a long time, baby I've been waiting…
Spaceface Open my eyes I’m comin’ up for air One more night, I’ll…
Statik Selektah Statik Selektah Shit got me creeping 'round the block, yeah …
Sud Sound System [when me say "sono italiano" You think meh mafiosbut call m…
Tanto Metro Cho- Mi never see a woman like you in a…
The Del-Satins Your picture is still on my wall, on my wall The…
The Legendary K.O. I can't take your money ways and I don't need…
The Roots [Chorus] Oooh It's been a long time Since I been back around…
The Roots featuring Bunny Sigler Dice Raw & Peedi Peedi [Chorus:] Oh It's been a long, Long Time Since I been…
The Roots ft. Peedi Peedi & Bunny Sigler [Chorus] Oooh It's been a long time Since I been back around…
The Roots Peedi Peedi and Bunny Sigler [Chorus] Oh It's been a long time Since I been back aroun…
The Roots/Peedi Peedi/Bunny Sigler [Chorus] Oooh It's been a long time Since I been back around…
Tiësto We could start the universe with our heartbeats tonight Don…
Trooper A very good friend of mine Told me something the other…
twen i feel like clothes right in the wash tumbling around seeing…
Twin Temples Silence is a part of sound I hear stories of an…
Ty Dolla $ign I've been on my motherfuckin' grind For a very, very, long-l…
Ty Dolla $ign ft. Quavo I've been on my motherfuckin' grind For a very, very, long-…
Wild Rivers Four years, how you want to play this? You're good now,…
X.Q Ain't have sex for the love in a long time I've…
XQ Long Time No See 우리 오래됐지 안 본 지 안 본…
Ying Yang Twins Girl, Me and the Lods been friends for a mighty…
Z-Ro Here ye here ye, come one come all An nigga talking…
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KingL
This tune was released 12 years ago today... can we take some time to listen to it and appreciate what an absolute banger it still is... and im sure in another 12 years time this will still be rocking dance floors all over the world !!!
KingL
I originally posted this comment 10 years ago 😮 where does the time go! But regardless what a belter of a tune this still is, 22 years later from being released!
Terry Waites
2022 and still rokin , you were right :)
Christopher Reilly
@Abhijeet Lagade 21 now
Groove Federation
timeless classic, as good as the day it was released!
Abhijeet Lagade
20 already and still bangs
Pam Dhani
What an absolute banger!!!!! ❤
Victoria O'Reilly
Love this track !!!
Si
Brings back memories... back to the naughties... 19 nd raving!! Sublime Cut.
ewerybody
one of my favorites! Just because of its subtleness ;]