Raw Stylus

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Raw Stylus was a London-based dance music funk/soul/jazz outfit whose core members were Donna Gardier, Jules Brookes and Ron Aslan. They released a single U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart entry in 1995, "Believe In Me," which hit number one. Originally, Raw Stylus released white label vinyl records into the London club scene in the early 90's. "Pushing Against the Flow" was a popular underground song and later became the title track of their album. Early singles included "Bright Lights, Big Cities", "Pushing Against the Flow", "Many Ways (Mo' Wax)" and "Use Me (Acid Jazz)".

After original singer Deborah French left it took a couple of years to find a replacement with Donna. The album was recorded Stateside with Steely Dan producer Gary Katz and an array of musical talent including cameos from Donald Fagen, Bernard Purdie and the cream of New York and London Acid Jazz. The group toured as a nine piece until they split at the end of '99. You can hear the music of Raw Stylus at www.myspace.com/rawstylus

[edit] See also

• List of number-one dance hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart