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Club Asylum, initially a collaborative project, became a significant presence in the UK garage scene, particularly known for its influential remixes and chart entries.
Club Asylum started out as a collaboration of production partners Jeremy Sylvester and Paul Emanuel, who met at Nice 'n' Ripe during the early days of the UK garage scene.
After the success of 'Freek Me Up,' Club Asylum sparked interest from major labels such as Universal/EMI, Virgin, PolyGram and Strictly Rhythm.
After the success of 'Freek Me Up,' Club Asylum sparked interest from major labels such as Universal/EMI, Virgin, PolyGram and Strictly Rhythm.
After the success of 'Freek Me Up,' Club Asylum sparked interest from major labels such as Universal/EMI, Virgin, PolyGram and Strictly Rhythm.
After the success of 'Freek Me Up,' Club Asylum sparked interest from major labels such as Universal/EMI, Virgin, PolyGram and Strictly Rhythm.
Club Asylum achieved their first chart entry in 1998 with 'Freek Me Up,' a bootleg vinyl release of the Jodeci song 'Freek'n You,' reaching No. 92 on the UK Singles Chart.
Club Asylum produced official garage re-releases that charted, including K-Ci & JoJo's 'Tell Me It's Real,' which charted at No. 16 on the official singles chart and No. 4 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
Club Asylum produced official garage re-releases that charted, including Kristine Blond's 'Love Shy' at No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 on the dance chart.
Club Asylum produced popular remixes including 'Imagine' and 'Run to Me' by Shola Ama. 'Imagine' was a No. 1 dance hit in 2000.
Club Asylum remixed 'Sweeter Than Wine' by Dionne Rakeem, which reached No. 46 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the UK Dance Singles Chart in 2001.
Club Asylum remixed Another Level's 'Freak Me' in 1998.
Club Asylum remixed All Saints' 'Bootie Call' in 1998.
Club Asylum remixed Lutricia McNeal's 'Someone Loves You Honey' in 1998.
Club Asylum remixed Barbara Tucker's 'Everybody Dance' in 1998.
Club Asylum remixed Ginuwine's 'What's So Different?' in 1999.
Jeremy Sylvester collaborated with DJ Disciple as X-Factor 7 outside of Club Asylum.
Jeremy Sylvester collaborated with Karl 'Tuff Enuff' Brown as Tuff Asylum.
Club Asylum began as a collaboration between Jeremy Sylvester and Paul Emanuel, who first connected at Nice ‘N’ Ripe during the nascent stages of the UK garage scene. Over two years, the duo produced and released multiple tracks and remixes, establishing their sound. Following this period, Sylvester continued the Club Asylum moniker as a solo artist, focusing on production and remixing. During its operational years, Club Asylum utilized aliases such as Class A, Good Karma, and Sly & Poolio, reflecting the breadth of their work.
In 1998, Club Asylum achieved its first chart entry with “Freek Me Up,” a bootleg remix of Jodeci’s “Freek’n You,” which reached No. 92 on the UK Singles Chart. This success attracted attention from major labels including Universal/EMI, Virgin, PolyGram, and Strictly Rhythm. Their UK garage remixes consistently performed well, with notable examples including K-Ci & JoJo’s “Tell Me It’s Real,” which charted at No. 16 on the official singles chart and No. 4 on the UK Dance Singles Chart, and Kristine Blond’s “Love Shy,” reaching No. 28 on the singles chart and No. 3 on the dance chart. Additional popular remixes include Shola Ama’s “Imagine,” a No. 1 dance hit in 2000, and Dionne Rakeem’s “Sweeter Than Wine,” peaking at No. 46 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the UK Dance Singles Chart in 2001. Other significant remixes include work for Another Level, All Saints, Lutricia McNeal, Barbara Tucker, and Ginuwine.
Outside of Club Asylum, Jeremy Sylvester expanded his career by producing and releasing music under various other aliases and through collaborations, such as X-Factor 7 with DJ Disciple and Tuff Asylum with Karl ‘Tuff Enuff’ Brown. In 2013, Sylvester participated in the documentary “Rewind 4Ever: The History of UK Garage,” which explored the genre’s enduring legacy. His extensive discography includes numerous releases across various labels, with a significant number of singles and EPs, two albums, and contributions to compilations.
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