Full Intention, composed of Michael Gray and Jon Pearn, is a Grammy-nominated English house music duo renowned for their extensive production and remixing work across the globe. After securing their first number one hit in 1993, the Grammy-nominated English house music duo Full Intention, Michael Gray and Jon Pearn, rapidly established themselves as global electronic powerhouses. Their debut, The Groovers Delight EP, on Stress Records in 1992, paved the way for chart success. Under the alias Arizona featuring Zeitia, ‘Slide on the Rhythm’ soared to number one on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1993.
Their track ‘America (I Love America)’ also reached number one on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1996, under the Full Intention moniker. Full Intention continued dominating dance floors with acclaimed projects and aliases. As Sex-O-Sonique, ‘I Thought it was You’ topped the UK dance singles chart on December 6th, 1997, notably displacing The Prodigy’s ‘Smack my bitch up.’ The duo returned to the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 2002 with ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ featuring Shena, which climbed to number three. Beyond collective work, Gray and Pearn pursued successful solo ventures; Michael Gray releasing club hits like ‘The Weekend,’ and Jon Pearn forming the side project Bodyrox.
Full Intention’s significant impact on house music is underscored by their extensive and acclaimed remix catalog, featuring reworks for iconic artists such as David Penn, Inner City, Frankie Knuckles, and Black Riot. This comprehensive body of work demonstrates their consistent ability to elevate tracks and influence the genre across decades. With multiple number one hits, chart-topping remixes, and a Grammy Award nomination for their remix of George Michael’s ‘Amazing,’ Full Intention remains a highly sought-after production and DJ duo, embodying decades of innovation and excellence in electronic music.