Michael Gray (DJ)

Michael Gray
Genres	House
Occupations	producer, musician, disc-jockey
Instruments	music sequencer, samplers, drum machine
Associated acts	Full Intention

Michael Gray is a British DJ and house music producer. He is also half of the dance music production/remixing duo Full Intention.

Career

Gray began his career as a British house DJ in the 1990s, and became in demand as a remixer, often with Jon Pearn under the name Full Intention, providing house remixes for artists such as Whitney Houston, Sugababes and Jennifer Lopez. In 2004 their remix of George Michael's "Amazing" was nominated for a Grammy Award.

In 2004, Gray began issuing records under his own name, the first being "The Weekend", a worldwide hit in late that year. It peaked at #7 in the UK Singles Chart^[1] when licenced through UMTV on Eye Industries, and also notched up over 20,000 plays on the radio. In the United States, "The Weekend" was a Top 10 hit on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart in 2005, where it was released on Ultra Records. It featured in a Honda commercial and also in the Ugly Betty episode, "Sofia's Choice", in 2007.

The follow-up to "The Weekend" was "Borderline" featuring vocals from Shelly Poole, formerly of Alisha's Attic, released on 24 July 2006. The track peaked at #3 on the ARIA Club Chart and at #12 on the UK Singles Chart. An album, Analog Is On, was released briefly only in Japan. A third single, "Somewhere Beyond", peaked at #5 on the Australian ARIA Club Chart.

Gray's other productions include: Full Intention's "I Believe In You" (2005), 'Hi Fashion' with Maria Lawson, "Whatcha Gonna Do" (2005). 'Miami Ice' "Better Than Perfect" (2005), 'Robot Man' "Ready for This" featuring Nanchang Nancy (2008). "Ready for This" was #5 on the UK Club Chart, and #1 on the UK Upfront Club Chart.

His most recent production include: Full Intention's "Once In A Lifetime" (2009), Michael Gray, Paul Harris, Kid Massive & Sam Obernik 'Home' (2010), Michael Gray, Paul Harris & Jon Pearn feat. Amanda Wilson "Caught up" (2010), Michael Gray, Jon Pearn, Rob Roar & Cassandra Fox 'Lights Down Low'. (2010). In 2010, Gray appeared at Belgrade Arena DJ-ing alongside David Guetta. He also played DJ sets in Poland, Germany, The Philippines, Australia, Russia, Brazil. In 2011, Gray announced new singles and new remixes as solo artist and also worked with Full Intention.

Discography

Albums

• Analog Is On (2007) (Japan only)

Singles

• 2003: "Whatcha Gonna Do" (featuring Maria Lawson)
• 2004: "The Weekend" (featuring Shena)
• 2006: "Borderline" (featuring Shelly Poole)
• 2007: "Somewhere Beyond" (featuring Steve Edwards)
• 2008: "Ready for This" (featuring Nanchang Nancy)
• 2011: " Piece Of You" (featuring Laura Kidd)

References

1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 235. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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Name	Gray, Michael
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Date of birth	1979
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