After the recent success of their hit with Craig David, ‘Nothing Like This’, UK DJ/production duo Blonde have gone on to remix ‘Words’ by the much-loved teenage sensation Birdy.
In contrast to the original’s melancholic feel, Blonde have given ‘Words’ an upbeat makeover. Birdy’s vocals are slightly pitched up over upbeat piano chords and strings and a danceable beat for a summery take on the record.
Since forming in Bristol after first meeting online, Blonde’s focus has been targeted at creating masterful club anthems. Their reputation developed with the initial FFRR singles ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘Foolish’ as they hit #1 at HypeM and earned extensive Radio 1 support from MistaJam, Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Huw Stephens, B. Traits, Phil & Alice and Rob Da Bank.
Their dedication was rewarded when ‘I Loved You’ translated their underground acclaim into mainstream success as it crashed into the charts at #7. The follow-up ‘All Cried Out’ featured Atlantic Records artist Alex Newell and peaked even higher at #4. ‘Nothing Like This’ has been a huge success since its release on the 18th March, having reached the A-List at both Radio 1 and 1Xtra and holding onto a top 15 chart position for several weeks. The pair most recently hit the top 10 with their viral football charity single under the moniker ‘DJ Kenno’, ‘Will Grigg’s On Fire’.
BLONDE – Jacob Manson and Adam Englefield – are continuing to work on their forthcoming debut album, which promises a wealth of surprises, including some very special collaborations. The pair are now in the midst of a busy summer schedule of shows, including dates at Glastonbury, V Festival and South West Four, as well as Ibiza dates at famed clubs Pacha and Amnesia.
