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Addictive (English duo)

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Addictive
OriginEast London, England
GenresPop, electropop, bassline
Years active2008–present
Labels2NV Records
MembersAisha Stuart
Louise Bagan
Websitehttp://www.myspace.com/officialaddictive

Addictive are an English musical duo based in East London, signed to 2NV Records, and consists of members Louise Bagan and Aisha Stuart.[1] Both of them had plenty of singing experience, honing their skills in gospel choirs and talent shows.

Music career

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Both members have collaborated with several hit-making songwriters and record producers including Gordon Chambers, 88-Keys and Andy Chatterley. The duo's first single was the club anthem "Gonna Be Mine" featuring T2.[2] It was the number 1 MTV Base video for three consecutive weeks, the number 1 MTV Dance video for two weeks, and reached number 3 on the BBC Radio 1 Dance Chart.[citation needed] The single had minor chart success on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 47.[3]

The duo's next single, "Domino Effect" was recorded and mixed by Simon Gogerly, and the accompanying video was directed by Andy Hylton. The track was released on 19 October 2009.[1]

"Domino Effect" was rated ‘Single of the Week’ by Now magazine, and was awarded 4/5 stars by Heat magazine and 5/5 stars by DJ magazine.[4]

In 2010, they released the mixtape They Wonna Wife Me and released the single "Bad Girl" on 24 October 2010.[5] The single was championed by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Music Library for Professionals - Broadcasters, Schools & DJ's". Ilikemusic.com. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. ^ "T2 - 'Heartbroken'". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  3. ^ "gonna be mine | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  4. ^ http://www.clubdtv.co.uk/video/articles/read-east-london-duo-addictive-release-new-single-bad-girl_200.html [permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Dancepop.co.uk Archived 13 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "SBTV.co.uk - » Addictive – Bad Girl (Champion Remix)". www.sbtv.co.uk. Archived from the original on 23 September 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
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