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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Stayin' Alive
N-Trance Lyrics
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Now who got a fever for the flavor
Who can dig the way that I flex on a track, I'm causin' rampage
Ricky Rick on point with da 9-5 style from my lips, they'll be rollin' mad joints
So put your hands in the air 'cause there's a party over here so grab yourself a beer
Or we can get our fever on I'm with it, so let me put my big brown beaver on
I'm coming with the discos, I can flip so, I'ma try the solo tip
'Til tomorrow afternoon, 'cause when I raise my spirits, no one leaves the room
So can ya tell do ya feel the
Mad skills coming with the fever, fever, fever
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Get rolled with the fever on the dance floor
Step to the side, you'd better run and hide
More to the side, everybody wants to stay alive
Everybody's in the house, we had to run this back so you can bring your flares out
N-Trance and the only one, we got it goin' on, so let me get my flowin' on
It's the blast from the pasts that you heard of, me and the boys comin' down with murder
And it's gotta be da way, everybody wants to make a move, so just party
Or we can have a jam, so get your move on, I'ma take this groove and slam
Flip how I want it flipped, from the back to the front, when I drops me the manuscript
'Cause I got the moves, and I'm always gonna flow with the crazy, crazy groove
So can ya tell do ya feel the
Mad skills coming with the fever, fever, fever
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Get rolled with the fever on the dance floor
Step to the side, you'd better run and hide
More to the side, everybody wants to stay alive (yeah)
Step to the side, you'd better run and hide
More to the side, everybody wants to stay alive
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho" (Ho)
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho, ho" (Ho, ho)
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho" (Ho)
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho, ho, ho" (Ho, ho, ho)
It's about time, everybody in the house bust a move to my vicious rule and rhymes
Ricky Rick on the tip, with my boys bringin' disco noise, as I drop the wickedness
Getting sharp with the flow, we took a Bees Gees loop, and broke it down like Lego
A disco lick that's deeper, 'cause we gotta get with da fever, fever, fever
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Get rolled with the fever on the dance floor
The lyrics to "Stayin' Alive" by N-Trance are centered around the experience of being on a dance floor and feeling the energy of the music. The song opens with an invitation to get caught up in the fever of the party, with a focus on the rapper's ability to flex on the track and cause a "rampage" among the crowd. The chorus of the song is a direct reference to the iconic Bee Gees song that inspires the beat, with the repetition of the line "Stayin' Alive" highlighting the idea of the partygoers staying energized and engaged with the music.
Throughout the verses, the lyrics shift between descriptions of the party atmosphere and the rapper's personal style and skills on the mic. There are references to weed ("rollin' mad joints"), inviting the crowd to raise their spirits, and promises to turn the party out "til tomorrow afternoon." The song also encourages the audience to "step to the side" or "run and hide," creating the sense of a wild and uncontrolled party scene.
Overall, the lyrics to "Stayin' Alive" depict the power of music and dancing to create an intense and chaotic experience for those in attendance. The song's melding of modern rap with a classic disco hit makes it an interesting reflection of how music can evolve and remix across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Get rolled with the fever on the dance floor
Join me in feeling the intense passion on the dance floor
Now who got a fever for the flavor
Who amongst you are excited for the flavor of music that I bring
Who can dig the way that I flex on a track, I'm causin' rampage
Can anyone appreciate the way I creatively express myself through music? I am causing a frenzy with my beats
Ricky Rick on point with da 9-5 style from my lips, they'll be rollin' mad joints
My wordplay is up to par and appeals to the masses, they will be singing along to my music
So put your hands in the air 'cause there's a party over here so grab yourself a beer
The party is here and everyone is welcome, grab a drink and celebrate
Or we can get our fever on I'm with it, so let me put my big brown beaver on
We can all feel the passion together, I'm down for it all. Let's party!
I'm coming with the discos, I can flip so, I'ma try the solo tip
I am bringing the disco vibes and ready to perform solo
Something for the honeys in the crowd, lend me your ear so I can turn the party out
I have something special for the ladies in the audience, listen up and let's turn up the party
'Til tomorrow afternoon, 'cause when I raise my spirits, no one leaves the room
We will party until tomorrow afternoon because when I get into my zone, nobody wants to leave
So can ya tell do ya feel the Mad skills coming with the fever, fever, fever
Can you feel the energy and talent emanating from my music? The passion is overwhelming!
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
We are staying alive and thriving with the energy of the party
Step to the side, you'd better run and hide
If you can't keep up with the party, you better watch from the sidelines or leave it altogether
More to the side, everybody wants to stay alive
Everyone wants to be part of the party and stay alive
Everybody's in the house, we had to run this back so you can bring your flares out
Everyone is present in the house, that's why we had to repeat the party so that you could grab your flares and join us
N-Trance and the only one, we got it goin' on, so let me get my flowin' on
I am the one and only N-Trance and I got the party going, now let me keep the energy flowing
It's the blast from the pasts that you heard of, me and the boys comin' down with murder
It's a throwback to the good old days, and me and my friends are here to make it epic
And it's gotta be da way, everybody wants to make a move, so just party
This is how we party, and everyone wants to be a part of it, so let's just enjoy the moment
Or we can have a jam, so get your move on, I'ma take this groove and slam
We can jam together and dance, I'll take this beat and make it more exciting
Flip how I want it flipped, from the back to the front, when I drops me the manuscript
I will flip the music and make it my own, from every angle, when I present my creation
'Cause I got the moves, and I'm always gonna flow with the crazy, crazy groove
I've got the moves and I'll always dance to the insane music
Step to the side, you'd better run and hide
If you can't keep up with the party, you better watch from the sidelines or leave it altogether
More to the side, everybody wants to stay alive (yeah)
Everyone wants to stay alive and be part of the party
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho" (Ho)
Everyone in the house, let me hear you shout "Ho!"
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho, ho" (Ho, ho)
Everyone in the house, let me hear you shout "Ho, ho!"
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho" (Ho)
Everyone in the house, let me hear you shout "Ho!"
Everybody in the house c'mon and let me hear you say "Ho, ho, ho" (Ho, ho, ho)
Everyone in the house, let me hear you shout "Ho, ho, ho!"
It's about time, everybody in the house bust a move to my vicious rule and rhymes
It's time for everyone to dance and get into the vibe, let's follow the beat and the lyrics that represent my spirit
Ricky Rick on the tip, with my boys bringin' disco noise, as I drop the wickedness
Ricky Rick is on the mic, and we are bringing disco vibes, as I hit hard with my musical creation
Getting sharp with the flow, we took a Bees Gees loop, and broke it down like Lego
We are refining our flow, and we took inspiration from the Bees Gees and put our own spin on it
A disco lick that's deeper, 'cause we gotta get with da fever, fever, fever
Our music will take you to a deeper level of spirit and we want to catch that fever with everyone in the house
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, Dale Longworth, Jervis Ricardo Alfonso Lyte, Kevin John Paul O Toole
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@divinewon73
@@Adam_Kazmi 😁👍 I’m aware this version is from 1995. I enjoy providing history of the original song so people know how far back this song actually goes.
The N-Trance single, a 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, former 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.
Ricardo da Force, was an English vocalist, rapper, and DJ, most notable for contributing vocals to house and dance music tracks of The KLF and N-Trance.
I grew up in the Rhythm and blues, rock ‘n roll, soul sound of the 1960s and enjoyed the disco era of the 1970s and then the dance era of the 1980s and 1990s and beyond… I have a huge 12” vinyl collection and again on CDs and plan to DJ again.
However, very sad to hear the guy died so young.
@marguardado12
Who's here for Berlin!!!
Thanks Berlin for reminding us of this amazing song!!!
@cristianro8428
Gracias Berlin por recordarnos de este temazo!!! Fantastique
@haroldpasco3750
I don't get tired of this version of Stayin' Alive.
@Blacktolite
One of the greatest rendition of the Bee Gees the best I've ever heard N-Trance thank you! 🎶 🥁 🎵 🎸 💯 🔥🔥
@dianazamora1804
IT was due to this song, I decided to learn English, Many Years ago ,I Dreamt myself being able to sing it, and now my dream comes true!!!😊🦁
@xavador5
Glad to read one success story. Regards!
@johnfurey3593
And me diana.
@madz637
Congrats!
@boorhaave5880
Video proof please
@Zoonjse
no matter what genre i do or oldies i always do this song. Gets the party pumping.