DJ Colin Francis
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Colin Francis |
| Born | 16 January 1976 Essex, England |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Dance music |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, record producer, Promoter |
| Website | djcolinfrancis |
Colin Francis (born 16 January 1976) is an English DJ and record producer who specialises in house, UK garage, hip-hop, pop, and R&B.
Background
[edit]Francis attended UEL and obtained a B.A. (hons) in Economics and Politics. While studying for his degree, he worked in promotions and marketing at the RCA/BMG record company to gain experience within the music industry.[citation needed][when?]
Career
[edit]Francis began posting performances and mix compilations on his Soundcloud in 2011, including titles "No Carbs Before Marbs" and "50 Shades of Summer".[1][2]
In 2013, the Ministry of Sound released "Marbella Sessions 2013", a compilation album mixed by Francis of house and UK garage.[3] "Marbella Sessions 2014" and "Marbella Sessions 2015" were released in following years.[4] Between 2016 and 2018 a "Marbella Collection" was released annually in similar fashion, later including pop and UK rap (grime) in the mixes.[5]
In 2014, Francis hosted and performed at Unique Parties alongside DJ Jermaine J-Funk at venues across Marbella, Spain.[6] He also released a remix with producer Zinc of "Creeping in the Dark", a popular House anthem,[7] which was well received by many DJs including Radio 1's Zane Lowe.[8]
In 2015, Francis supported rapper 50 Cent as his opening act for a three-city UK tour.[9] He also performed at V Festival 2015's Lovejuice VIP Area alongside Sammy Porter and Tinie Tempah's DJ Charlesy.[citation needed] In April of 2015, Francis released Journey, an album released in collaboration with The Zoooo Records.[10]
Colin Francis Project
[edit]Francis later founded the Colin Francis Project, an independent record label through which he'd release his remixes, original productions and collaborations.[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]Remixes
[edit]- Let You Go feat. Layla Grey – Ministry of Sound (appears Marbella Sessions 2014 and VIP) – Released: 2 June 2014
- Creeping in the Dark (Zinc & Colin Francis Remix) – Ministry of Sound (appears Marbella Sessions 2015) – Released: 25 May 2015
- Show Me Love 2015 – Ministry of Sound (appears Marbella Sessions 2015) – Released: 25 May 2015
- Love In The Morning (VIP Mix) feat. Layla Atari – Ministry of Sound (appears VIP Vol. II and Marbella Sessions 2015) – Released: 11 September 2015
- There Is Love feat. Roland Richards – Ministry of Sound (appears Marbella Collection 2016) – Released: 24 June 2016
- Keep On Going with Incredible (4) feat. Taet – Ministry of Sound (appears Marbella Collection 2017) – Released: 16 June 2017
- Your Body with CJ iDJ – Ministry of Sound (appears Marbella Collection 2018) – Released: 25 May 2018
Compilations/Mixes
[edit]- Dubplate Drama Mixtape Vol 1 – W10 – Released: 2006
- Marbella Sessions 2013 – Ministry of Sound – Released: 2 June 2013
- Marbella Sessions 2014 – Ministry of Sound – Released: 2 June 2014
- Journey – The Zoooo Records – Released: 10 April 2015
- Marbella Sessions 2015 – Ministry of Sound – Released: 25 May 2015
- VIP – Ministry of Sound – Released: 2 February 2015
- VIP Vol. II – Ministry of Sound – Released: 11 September 2015
- Marbella Collection 2016 – Ministry of Sound – Released: 24 June 2016
- Marbella Collection 2017 – Ministry of Sound – Released: 16 June 2017
- After Party – Ministry of Sound – Released: 5 January 2018
- Marbella Collection 2018 – Ministry of Sound – Released: 25 May 2018
References
[edit]- ^ "DJ COLIN FRANCIS-NO CARBS B4 MARBS 2012 CD". SoundCloud. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "50 SHADES OF SUMMER PT.2". SoundCloud. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "Marbella Sessions 2013 (2013, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Marbella Sessions". Discogs. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Marbella Collections". Discogs. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Marbella Rocks Online magazine featuring and exclusive news". Marbella Rocks. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "Fresh New House Music". LoveThat. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "ZANE LOWE CITD ZINC COLIN FRANCIS REMIX 2014 – 11 – 19". SoundCloud. Retrieved 16 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "50 Cent with special guest Colin Francis". metroradioarena.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 April 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ^ "Journey - Album by DJ Colin Francis". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- DJ Colin Francis – Official Website
- DJ Colin Francis on Twitter
- DJ Colin Francis discography at Discogs
