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Web-Site Launch!

01 Nov 2007

Ice-Pr Ltd launches it's new web-site complete with on-line store: ICU Store!  Now we can make products directly available to the public as well as manage our own pricing! 

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Alison Grant album starts!

05 Mar 2007

We start recording Alison Grant's debut album. This amazing writer has compiled an album of songs not to be missed! Provisionally entitled "Putting Pen to Paper", the results will be available in the new year. Look out for it here! View More

Pirate Casino at the Funky Bunker

28 Jan 2007

Pirate Casino, our latest signing finish mixing their debut album for InnerCircleUniversal Recordings Ltd. We try and keep their sound true and come up with some staggering results. The album:"What You Came Here For" is available for download exclusively from this site now! For a laugh, check out my cameo in the video "You", Pirate Casino's debut single! View More

Storm Productions featuring Rebecca Scales!

06 Dec 2006

We expand our musical base with this fabulous 'house' duo. The vocal talents of Rebecca Scales soaring over Rich Louisy's bangin' house beats were something we found irresistible! The "Sunshine" E.P. by Storm Productionz is available for download exclusively from this site NOW! View More

The Specialist at the Funky Bunker

29 Jul 2006

Clinton 'The Specialist' Moss joins Ice-Pr Ltd for a couple of albums.  I record one of them and record vocals on and mix the other.  The two albums are: "Bongo Bounce:Version Excursion" and "Everything Happens for a Reason".  They are both now available for download exclusively from this site now!  Get them! View More

More than music! Dan Bowskill joins Ice-Pr Ltd.

02 Sep 2005

Young reggae talent Dan Bowskill (a.k.a. Danny Vibes) joins Ice-Pr Ltd! After a chance meeting outside EMI Publishing and a listen to an early version of his track 'Clear Water' we sign up this amazing prospect. The album we produced is called "More Than Music" and is available for download exclusively from this site now! View More

Michael Oliviere joins Ice-Pr Ltd.

06 May 2005

Award-winning songwriter Michael Oliviere has joined the ever-growing ranks of Ice-Pr Ltd. Best known as one of the writers of the J-Lo hit "Jenny from the Block" and the man behind the ultimate Hip Hop sample "Heaven and Hell is on Earth", it won't be long before we start recording an album with him. This album: "Unfinished Business/Soon Come" is now available View More

Andrea Black joins Ice-Pr Ltd.

12 Jan 2005

Multi-talented songwriter/musician Andrea Black has joined Ice-Pr Ltd. This prolific 'New Age' songstress can't stop writing and so it isn't long before she finds herself in the studio with various producers including Mike Bell, Robert Logan and myself. The results of all these sessions are now available to download exclusively from this site! View More

Natasha Drum joins Ice-Pr Ltd.

10 Aug 2004

Natasha Drum is the latest talent to join our team.  Within weeks we have her in the studio with producer Rick Smoove, working on tracks for her forthcoming E.P. "Here".  "Here" is available to download from this site now! View More

Black Rein at Ice-Pr Ltd

06 Feb 2004

We sign and record rapper Black Rein. The outcome is his highly rated mixtape: "Planet of the Chimps". This guy is a genuine star!  Watch out for his album coming soon! View More

Jelone signs to Ice-Pr Ltd.

06 Sep 2003

The outrageously exotic Jelone signs to Ice-Pr Ltd. We arrange for him to start work on what will become his "My Sheknique" album with producer Russell McNamara. Additional production will come from Baby Jupiter, Mushtaq, Rick Smoove and James Ribbans. I record most of the original sessions.  This album is available for download from this site now! View More

Leslie Jensen for Ice-Pr Ltd

06 Apr 2003

We start recording our first signing Leslie Jensen.  The tracks started now will form the basis of the 'Vacant' album, now available for download from this site! View More

Bunker Build!

26 Mar 2002

We start building the Funky Bunker Studios! It would take rather longer than we had initially estimated, like so many things in life! Thanks to Gaz O'Toole for all his help. View More

Ice-Pr Ltd

12 Feb 2002

Ice-Pr Ltd is formed by Jason Price and myself as a new management and production venture. View More

Uncle Pat goes Intergalactic

07 Jan 2002

"Uncle Pat", the track I co-produced all those years ago with Ash gets another outing on the 'Intergalactic Sonic 7s' Best Of.. album.  Thanks guys. View More

Set You Free Again!

11 Aug 2001

"Set You Free" gets re-released with my 'Original Mix' tagged on! It reaches number 4 in the national charts again! This one really has some legs on it! Well done N-Trance! View More

Junior 'Jux' Delgado and Incredible Muzik

06 Mar 2001

I link up with Reggae legend Junior Delgado and his crew down at his Incredible Muzik base in South London. Amongst other things, I mix 9 tracks on his "Junior Delgado sings Dennis Brown" tribute album. Sadly Jux is no longer with us. Respek to the great man! Respek also to Kevin and Paget. View More

Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince at Battery Studios.

21 Feb 1998

I mix another remix for Jive Records, this time it is Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince's version of the track "Lovely Daze". The track reaches number 37 in the UK national charts. View More

N-Tyce come to party!

19 Jul 1997

Ian Green and I work together for what would be the last time on a single for girl group N-Tyce. The single, for Telstar Records was "We Come To Party" and reached number 12 in the UK national charts in September. It was recorded at West Side Studios, Shepherds Bush and mixed at The Church Studios in Crouch End, North London. View More

Aguas de Marco at Battery Studios.

13 Jun 1997

I do the T.L.A.C. remix of the Smoke City track "Joga Bossa (Aguas de Marco)" for Jive Records.  The producer was Tosh. View More

2Pac "Do For Love"

12 Apr 1997

I mix the 'Pic-a-dil-yo' remix of the track "Do For Love" for 2Pac. This was a wierd one, as he had only recently been shot. So the answer to all who ask me how he was to work with, all I can say is: Sadly, I never met him! Sadly not a great mix though. View More

Joe "Good Girls"

15 Mar 1997

I mix the 'T.L.A.C.' remix of the Joe track "Good Girls" for Jive records. The producer was Tosh.

'T.L.A.C.'?  Too right!  Where's my credit? 

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You've got a friend in the Heavies!

11 Mar 1997

More Brand New Heavies! It's been a little while, but Ian Green and I are asked once again to do what we do to their next single: "You've Got A Friend". This time it is Siedah Garrett on the vocals and the results speak for themselves. Another nice 'cover'! Mixed at Townhouse 2. View More

Eric Clapton at Olympic Studios

23 Jan 1997

I get to meet one of my musical heros: Eric Clapton.  I spend a few days working on an 'ambient' version of a track called "Rip Stop", from the obscure TDF Project, which consisted of Eric Clapton, Simon Climie and Paul Waller.  Good to meet you Eric!  View More

Mad in Paris in Biarritz

12 Sep 1996

I travel to the South of France to produce a French funk band called Mad in Paris.  I spend three weeks at Studio Du Manoir producing five tracks. They appear on the album "Mad in Paris" out through MCA France.  The best track for me was "Besoin du Soul".  Hard work! View More

Deni Hines enchants Marcus Studios

05 Aug 1996

Ian Green and I record and mix Deni Hines debut album for Mushroom Records. The album called "Imagination", will ultimately get re-released under many different names, both here in the UK and abroad. The single "It's Alright" goes platinum in her native Australia. View More

Nu Colours at Marcus Studios

14 Nov 1995

British R'n'B sensations Nu Colours finish off tracks for their second album "Nu Colours", with producer Ian Green and myself.  Ultimately we record and mix five tracks with the band, including the spectacular "Joy".  View More

N-Trance Staying Alive!

16 May 1995

As I record their album 'Electronic Pleasure', N-Trance are pushed for a follow-up to their smash hit "Set You Free".  Due to personnel problems at the time, the selection of songs that could be used was a bit limited and when I suggested that  they used their cover of the Bee Gees track "Stayin' Alive", I was told where to get off! I was told that it was View More

JTQ "Love Will Keep Us Together"

13 Apr 1995

Ian Green and I weave our magic on the James Taylor Quartet track "Love Will Keep Us Together", featuring Alison Limerick for the Acid Jazz label. View More

MN8 "I've got a little something 4 U"

05 Oct 1994

British R'n'B outfit MN8 get me to mix their debut single "I've Got a Little Something For You". Out in Feb 1995 on Columbia Records, it reaches number two in the national charts in late February, knocking a track called "Set You Free" by N-Trance off the second spot! Too cool!!  Back to back number twos! View More

Set You Free with N-Trance!

18 Sep 1994

I re-record and do some mixes for a dance outfit called N-Trance. The song: "Set You Free" reaches number 2 in the national charts in late January 1995 and stays there until it is knocked off by a track called "I've Got A Little Something For You"! It's true, I swear it! "Set You Free" goes on to become a genuine 'Club Classic'. View More

More Heavies!

11 Aug 1994

Fresh off the success of "Midnight at the Oasis", London Records insisted Ian Green and I inflict the same treatment on the follow-up single: "Spend Some Time".  We did and it did quite well! View More

Midnight at the Oasis

16 Feb 1994

Ian Green and I re-record and mix the single version of the Brand New Heavies cover of the hit "Midnight at the Oasis". I actually completed the mix at Master Rock Studios, Kilburn, due to lack of available studio time at Marcus Recording Studios. View More

Electric Boys go Freewheeling!

02 Nov 1993

Andy Scarth, producing the Swedish rock band The Electric Boys, asks me to join the team (mainly because I speak Swedish!) and together we enjoy a productive session through to Christmas recording 'Freewheelin', their third album.  After recording we move to Swanyard Studios in Islington for the mix.  Great fun guys! View More

Jamiroquai debut album.

24 Sep 1993

Jamiroquai, freshly signed to Sony, come to Marcus Recording Studios to record tracks for their debut album with producer Mark McGuire. We record "If I Like It, I Do It' and "Blow My Mind"! Jay Kay is the real deal! "Blow My Mind" gets released as a 12" single. View More

Eternal "Always and Forever".

01 Jul 1993

Girl group Eternal finish their debut album "Always and Forever" with me. I record and mix four tracks, but due to a financial dispute between Marcus Recording Studios and 1st Avenue Management, all credits due to the studio, including myself, were dropped and despite assurances that this would be corrected, this has never happened! Thanks for nothing! The album went 7 x platinum in View More

The Orb vs Yellow Magic Orchestra

12 May 1993

The Orb do their final session at Marcus Recording Studios mashing up the Yellow Magic Orchestra!  The outcome was the Yellow Magic Orchestra album: "Technodon Remixes II". Control room filled by smoke machines and strobes, man-made earthquakes, drum case kits, etc,.  Most memorable!  Thanks guys, not many sessions like that! View More

Ash at Marcus.

15 Mar 1993

Ash record their debut album "Trailer" at Marcus Recording Studios.  Starting with producer Marc Waterman (who left after five days!) and ending with me co-producing with the band, we knock together the album in no time at all!  My favourites: "Uncle Pat" and "Punk Boy".  Great Fun!! View More

Carleen Anderson shows True Spirit!

02 Sep 1992

I record the final tracks for Carleen Anderson's debut album 'True Spirit' and mix six.  This is where I first meet producer Ian Green who I would work with for the next five years!  Carleen Anderson put in one of the most memorable (for sheer commitment) vocal performances I have ever witnessed!  What a stunning singer!   View More

Joe Roberts album.

10 Feb 1992

I spend the next few months with an extremely talented guy called Joe Roberts, recording his debut album "Looking for the Here and Now".  The producer was Eric Gooden and it was through him that I met Jason Price on this session!  Ten years later we would form Ice-Pr Ltd!  Sadly, this project was badly managed by London Records and was destined to fail from the View More

The Orb's seminal adventures!

05 Oct 1991

The Orb record and mix part of the 'seminal' album "Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld" with myself, Andy Faulkner and Thrash at the controls. The tracks we did were : "Supernova at the End of the Universe" and "Back Side of the Moon". These tracks were written by Alex Paterson, Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy (System 7). View More

Heatwave at Marcus Recording Studios!

20 Aug 1991

I move to Marcus Recording Studios as in-house engineer alongside chief resident engineer Tim Hunt. One of my first projects is to re-record and mix tracks for the old disco band Heatwave. The album, a re-working of their greatest hits called: "The Best Of...". A really fun session, thanks to Keith, Billy and 'Muscle'! View More

Paula Abdul remix!

17 Nov 1989

Still with F. Foncett and P. Waller, we get offered to remix Paula (American Idol) Abdul's biggest hit "Forever Your Girl" for a 'Mixes' album: "Shut up and Dance". Despite only getting a third of the time that was booked, due to a tape mix-up, we still ended up on the album as the only British mix represented with a big credit too! Sadly not the best mix though! View More

We're in Heaven!

05 Mar 1989

Following the success of the Chimes "Underestimate" remix, Frankie Foncett got offered a remix on the follow-up single "Heaven".  Back with the same crew, we did our version.  Though released, recriminations would follow! View More

My first Mix!

24 Oct 1988

This is my first mix session as an engineer! The track, "Underestimate" was to be a B-side but ended up being cut back on to the album. 'Billboard' liked it more than the A-side "1,2,3"! The band: The Chimes. The producer, on his first gig: Frankie Foncett. The programmer who made it all happen: Paul Waller. All a bit different to all the rock stuff we used to do, View More

Maxi Priest at Audio One!

23 Mar 1988

I find myself as assistant on what would become one of Maxi Priest's biggest hits: "How can I Ease the Pain" produced by Adam Moseley.  This amazing track also features Beresford Hammond.  Overdubs were recorded upstairs at Audio One. View More

First major Audio One session: Adrian from Maiden

25 Oct 1987

As Trident Studios is sold and becomes Audio One we get the pleasure of Adrian Smith, genial guitarist from Iron Maiden, who spends six hugely enjoyable weeks here.  I assist Paul Corkett recording the demos for what would become his A.S.A.P. "Silver and Gold" album. Also on the session were Nico McBrain (drums), Dave Colwell (gtr), Andy Barnett (gtr), Richard Young (keys) and View More

Don't Turn Around with Chris Porter.

06 Sep 1987

Get a big confidence boost from producer Chris Potter, who leaves a relatively 'green' tape-op to put together all the backing vocal bounces, using 3 multi-track machines (2x 24trk and 1x 32trk!) on what would become Aswad's first U.K. number 1: "Don't Turn Around"! I would work with Aswad many times over the years often under all too memorable circumstances.  View More

Up for days with the Blow Monkeys!

19 Dec 1986

Dr Robert and the Blow Monkeys keep myself and Paul Corkett (Nick Cave, The Cure, Biffy Clyro) up for what still stands as a personal record in the awake stakes: 5 days!!! Total crazyness on the run up to Christmas! The reason: Mixing the "Only a Grocers Daughter" album!  Do not try this at home! View More

Gary Moore Session

14 Nov 1986

Gary Moore was in to lay down the acoustic parts to the track "Over the Hills and Far Away" which came out on the 'Wild Frontiers' album. After I brought him a cuppa, Gary Moore spent the next hour just playing his acoustic for me!  An amazing treat for a GM fan!  Thanks Gary! View More

The other introduction: B. A. D.!

24 Oct 1986

Whilst I was getting abused downstairs, the other session I had to worry about was a completely different affair. Big Audio Dynamite were in the middle of recording their second album "10 Upping St". Thanks to Mick Jones for being so nice! View More

My first Tea Boy gig at Trident Studios!

23 Oct 1986

This session was my introduction to the music business!  The artist was  a Swiss guy called Axel Bauer and this was his debut album. The producer was Howard Grey (Scritti Politti, Apollo 440) and the assistant was Cenzo Townsend (New Order, Editors, Kaiser Chiefs). View More