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Aim (musician)

Aim
Background information
Birth name Andrew Turner
Origin Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
Genre(s) Electronic Dance
Turntablism
Trip hop
Occupation(s) DJ, Record producer
Instrument(s) Turntables
Years active 1995–present
Label(s) 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. His father was a jazz drummer and instrument shop owner, and Turner followed in his fathers footsteps, also owning a music shop. It was here that he began to hone his skills on the decks, helping him to embark upon his musical career. Aim's sound is a blend of funky electronic music and hip hop beats, a sound which typified the Grand Central Records label.

He was discovered by Mark Rae and signed to Grand Central. So far has released three full length studio albums - Cold Water Music, Hinterland and Flight 602, plus an album collecting together his early singles, and two DJ mix albums.

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.

In 2004, Aim produced the fellow ex-Grand Central artist, Niko's debut album, Life On Earth.

Aim left Grand Central Records in early 2005 and formed his own record label, ATIC Records, in June 2005. The first album to be released on the label was Aim's Flight 602. It was released on 25 September 2006. Niko has also signed to ATIC and has returned Aim's earlier favour, by providing vocals for the new album.

Discography

Album cover Album information
Cold Water Music
  • Released: 11 October 1999
  • Label: Grand Central Records
  • Cat no: GCCD105
  • Singles: "From Here To Fame" / "Journey To The End Of The Night", "Sail", "The Force", "True To Hip Hop", "Cold Water Music EP"
Hinterland
  • Released: 26 February 2002
  • Label: Grand Central Records
  • Cat no: GCCD112
  • Singles: "Good Disease", "No Restriction", "The Girl Who Fell Through The Ice", "The Omen"
Stars on 33
  • Released: 04 November 2002
  • Label: Fat City Recordings
  • Cat no: FCCD010
Means of Production
  • Released: 29 April 2003
  • Label: Grand Central Records
  • Cat no: GCCD119
Fabric Live 17
  • Released: 16 August 2004
  • Label: Fabric
  • Cat no: fabric34radio
Flight 602
  • Released: 25 September 2006
  • Label: ATIC Records
  • Cat no: ATICCD001
  • Singles: "Northwest", "Puget Sound"


Aim also recorded a 45 minute DJ mix of tracks from the Grand Central Records back catalogue, entitled XFade Master Mix Vol. 2: Grand Central. It was available free with the short-lived Xfade Magazine in the November 1999 issue. The magazine has since been superseded by IDJ Magazine:

Album cover Album information
XFade Master Mix Vol. 2: Grand Central
  • Released: November, 1999
  • Label: Xfade Magazine
  • Cat no: CD02 NOV



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