Aim (musician)
| Aim | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andrew Turner |
| Born | 7 July 1970 |
| Origin | Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria , England |
| Genres | Hip hop, electronica, trip hop |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, record producer |
| Instruments | Turntables |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels |
ATIC Records 2005–present Grand Central 1995–2005 |
| Website | Aim at ATIC Records |
Aim (born Andrew Turner) is a British musician, DJ and producer, who was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Aim's sound is a blend of funky electronic music and hip hop beats, a sound which typified the Grand Central Records label. Much of Aim's work is instrumental, though his records include collaborations with other artists who provide vocals, including Stephen Jones of Babybird, Diamond D, Souls of Mischief, QNC and Kate Rogers.
Aim has also worked as remixer, mixing songs for a variety of artists including Ian Brown, Saint Etienne, The Charlatans, Lil' Kim, Thunderbugs, Archive, Down to the Bone, Texas and former label-mates Rae & Christian.
Andy Turner's first musical output was in a fledgling indie band called The Chelsea Flower Show. His father was a jazz drummer and instrument shop owner and after the demise of the band, Turner followed in his father's footsteps, opening a record shop called Speed Limit Records. It was here that he began to hone his skills on the decks, helping him to embark upon a serious music career. Enthused by the burgeoning rave scene in the North West of England and regular trips to The_Haçienda nightclub, with Gripper he co-hosted several successful club and rave nights in his hometowm, including Yummy and Euphoria, and has continued to DJ regularly ever since. This includes at London's famous Fabric, for which he did a CD as part of the Fabric Live series.
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