The group was founded by Dale Longworth and Kevin O'Toole in Oldham, England in 1990. Other members have included Kelly Llorenna, Rachel McFarlane and Richard Lyte (Ricardo Da Force).
Longworth and O'Toole met at The Oldham College, both being aspiring sound engineers. They initially began producing instrumental dance music together, going through a variety of names before finally adopting N-Trance.
Their early demos, including a rave version of a children's television show, made little impression. Trying a more serious approach with their next song, 1991s "Back to the Bass", N-Trance caught the attention of Pete Waterman as Longworth worked on his TV show The Hitman and Her. Waterman signed the band to his 380 Records label (now known as Eastern Bloc Records).
However, problems with sample clearance prevented the single's release. The band continued to write and record, adding vocalist Kelly Llorenna to the fold for the recording of their next single, "Set You Free". However, N-Trance chose not to release the single with 380 Records, opting instead to buy themselves out of their contract with the label. The band signed with a new label, All Around the World, and released "Set You Free" in early 1993.
The new single and the group's theatrical live performances, which included dancers and flame-throwers, as well as new vocalist Kelly Llorenna and rapper T-1K, propelled N-Trance to prominence in the European dance scene. At first "Set You Free" reached a lowly chart position of 82 in the UK Singles Chart, however, it was re-released in April 1994 and became the group's first top 40 hit, reaching no. 39.
"Turn Up the Power", featuring Loveland vocalist Rachel McFarlane, followed in October of the same year and sold considerably more copies, reaching no. 23.
Following the sudden increase in the group's popularity, they were pressured into a second re-release of "Set You Free". This time the track peaked at no. 2 in the UK chart, and was to become the highest selling dance single of 1995 - selling over 600,000 copies in the UK alone, and also charting in continental Europe and in Australia. "Set You Free" has since gone on to be one of the most remixed songs ever, with over forty mixes available.
The group recorded their first full-length album, Electronic Pleasure, in November 1995, which featured seven of the group's ever-expanding roster of vocalists (including David Grant), and musicians such as Vinny Burns and Snake Davis. Similarly, N-Trance's musical range expanded, embracing rap, disco and other styles in its scope.
The group's next single, a surprising cover of the Bee Gees hit "Stayin' Alive", was not only a massive international hit, but also featured a vocalist who would help define N-Trance's sound in the future, Ricardo Da Force, formerly rapper with The KLF.
Upon its release in the UK it debuted at no. 2, and internationally it became one of the biggest UK exports of 1995, reaching no. 1 in Australia and being top 5 in a number of European charts.
[edit] Later years
The release of further commercially successful singles, like "Electronic Pleasure", afforded N-Trance the possibility of building their own recording studio, Deep Blue, in 1996. They spent the following year and a half recording their second full-length album, Happy Hour, which was eventually released in 1999.
Hit singles from the album included disco cover versions of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and Ottawan's "D.I.S.C.O.", and the hardcore techno clatter of "The Mind of the Machine", which featured the actor Steven Berkoff.
A best of album entitled Best Of N-Trance 1992-2002 was released in early 2001, backed by a trance remix of "Set You Free" which reached number 7 in October of that year.
In 2005, Longworth and O'Toole reached the Top 10, with the single "So Much Love to Give" released under the pseudonym the Freeloaders.
In October 2006 a new single was announced (with a sample) on the N-Trance website entitled "Nothing Lasts Forever".
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D.I.S.C.O.
N-Trance Lyrics
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D.I.S.CO, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
Once again here to prove who got styles and who got grooves,
who got rhythms that'll make ya move so so rough but silky smooth.
Throw those hands high in the air, disco charge that derriere,
I don't care you don't care there's a party goin' on so let me make it clear,
woo haar hit that disco feel baby baby I'm for real, this roughnecks rockin
on the microphone it's the roughneck you don't wanna leave alone,
for pound from Dover sands to 'Frisco the whole wide world is rockin' to disco
She is D, delirious
She is I, incredible
She is S, superficious
She is C, complicated
She is Ohh-oh-ohh
She is D, desirable
She is I, irresistible
She is S, super sexy
She is C, such a cutie
She is Ohh-oh-ohh
D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
Hell yeah late one friday night discotheque the vibe was right boy
meets girl, girl meets guy, guy thinks girl is looking fly, staring
this baby right between the eyes lays it on she says high girl wants
more but she's shy guy be thinking girl is dry play it cool what the
heck hickies up and down and around my neck but I'm waitin' for a
smoothie and I'm feelin' kind a groovy. Then she says lets break out
and get a take out round my way and we can make out you how it's
about to go, the whole wide world is in tune to my disco.
She is D, disastrous
She is I, impossible
She is S, super special
She is C, crazy crazy
She is Ohh-oh-ohh
She is D, delightful
She is I, incredible
She is S, sensational
She is C, sweet as candy
She is Ohh-oh-ohh
Ah yeah check it out gimme a D (D), gimme an I (I), gimme an S (S), gimme a C (C), gimme an O (Ooooooooooooh)
Back up in ya face to make the party wild we pulls another ace in
case you cannot comprehend n-trance and the killer whale be droppin'
bombs again it's amazin' how we do the funked up flavour from my
barbecue big poppy on the solo the whole wide world be rockin' with my disco.
D.I.S.CO, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
D.I.S.CO, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
The lyrics to N-Trance's song D.I.S.C.O. are packed with references to the disco lifestyle and party culture. From the very beginning, the song starts with a call and response between the vocalist and the audience, asking for each letter of the word "DISCO". The lyrics then go on to describe the party-going experience and the vibes that come with it. The song also portrays a boy-meets-girl situation at a discotheque that leads to a night of passion.
Throughout the song, the lyrics use various adjectives to describe a woman, using each letter in "DISCO" as a starting point. She is described as delirious, desirable, disastrous, delightful, etc., all while adhering to the disco party theme. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the song's lyrics is the use of a letter-based acronym to construct the verses, which is not common in most songs.
In summary, N-Trance's D.I.S.C.O. is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates disco culture and the party-going experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah yeah check it out gimme a D (D), gimme an I (I), gimme an S (S), gimme a C (C), gimme an O (Ooooooooooooh)
The performer is asking for each letter of the word 'disco' to be called out, building hype for the song.
D.I.S.CO, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
The word 'disco' is repeated to reinforce its importance in the song and encourage the audience to dance.
Once again here to prove who got styles and who got grooves, who got rhythms that'll make ya move so so rough but silky smooth.
The performer is asserting their talent and ability to make people dance with their music.
Throw those hands high in the air, disco charge that derriere, I don't care you don't care there's a party goin' on so let me make it clear, woo haar hit that disco feel baby baby I'm for real, this roughnecks rockin on the microphone it's the roughneck you don't wanna leave alone, thats right from the waistline down this might sound cold but pound for pound from Dover sands to 'Frisco the whole wide world is rockin' to disco
The performer encourages the audience to dance and have fun, while also boasting about their talent and making it clear that their music is enjoyed worldwide.
She is D, delirious
The performer is describing a woman as being extremely excited or confused.
She is I, incredible
The performer is describing a woman as being amazing or impressive.
She is S, superficious
The performer is describing a woman as being overly concerned with her appearance or superficial things.
She is C, complicated
The performer is describing a woman as being difficult to understand or deal with.
She is Ohh-oh-ohh
The performer is using vocals to add excitement to the song and emphasize the woman's qualities.
D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
The word 'disco' is repeated to reinforce its importance in the song and encourage the audience to dance.
Hell yeah late one friday night discotheque the vibe was right boy meets girl, girl meets guy, guy thinks girl is looking fly, staring this baby right between the eyes lays it on she says high girl wants more but she's shy guy be thinking girl is dry play it cool what the heck hickies up and down and around my neck but I'm waitin' for a smoothie and I'm feelin' kind a groovy. Then she says lets break out and get a take out round my way and we can make out you how it's about to go, the whole wide world is in tune to my disco.
The performer tells a story of meeting someone at a club and hitting it off. They express excitement and flirtation, emphasizing how their music connects with people worldwide.
She is D, disastrous
The performer is describing a woman as being very bad or harmful.
She is I, impossible
The performer is describing a woman as being extremely difficult or unlikely.
She is S, super special
The performer is describing a woman as being very unique or important to them.
She is C, crazy crazy
The performer is describing a woman as being very wild or unpredictable.
She is Ohh-oh-ohh
The performer is using vocals to add excitement to the song and emphasize the woman's qualities.
D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
The word 'disco' is repeated to reinforce its importance in the song and encourage the audience to dance.
Back up in ya face to make the party wild we pulls another ace in case you cannot comprehend n-trance and the killer whale be droppin' bombs again it's amazin' how we do the funked up flavour from my barbecue big poppy on the solo the whole wide world be rockin' with my disco.
The performer is bragging about their talent and ability to keep people dancing with their music, using metaphorical language and emphasizing the excitement of the party atmosphere.
D.I.S.CO, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
The word 'disco' is repeated to reinforce its importance in the song and encourage the audience to dance.
D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O, D.I.S.C.O.
The word 'disco' is repeated to reinforce its importance in the song and encourage the audience to dance.
Lyrics © ZAGORA EDITIONS, BLEU BLANC ROUGE EDITIONS
Written by: Jean Joseph Kluger, Daniel Vangarde, Ricky Lyte
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@coleccionesmusicalesbolivia
N-trance The best of the 90's. Kind regards from La Paz-Bolivia.
@pwolff
There's still some kind of magic in this song. Masterpiece !
@Diamondblade2008
Don't forget this song came out BEFORE smartphones started ruling our lives. Everyone seems to be having a great time in this video and not a single person is looking at their phone!
@ZafiroCantanteOficial
2019?? Vivan los 90s!! 💃💣💥♥️🎶
@marvingomez7227
Claro que si
@user-th1pc4mn2s
Их феномен в том, что они настоящие и всем понятные! Во все времена.
@edgydodgy3417
90s Eurodance With Eurorap Makes Superb Combo
@derlly6612
2021 and I still love it
@katiabeltran2430
2020 y es uno de los mejores temas de los 90!!! Los mejores recuerdos... los primeros carretes bailando toda la noche
@Anthoine_
Notable!!!