Wideboys

The Wideboys, comprised of Jim Sullivan and Eddie Craig, formed in 1996 in Portsmouth, England. Both members had prior experience in the electronic dance scene, with Sullivan focusing on production and Craig starting in a record store. As a duo, they launched their production career with “All I Wanna Do” in 1998 on Union Jack Records, followed by “Stand and Deliver” in 1999 on Social Circles. They maintained a consistent output of new productions, primarily 12″ singles, and also released the double-LP series “Pirate Selectas” on Garage Jams in 2005 and 2006.

The duo gained significant recognition for their remixing work. Their initial remixing efforts included “What Could I Do” by Once Waz Nice in 1998. Their fame escalated with two prominent remixes for Artful Dodger, “Re-Rewind” and “Woman Trouble,” both featuring Craig David. These original tracks achieved Top Ten status on the U.K. singles chart in 2000. This success led to a substantial increase in remixing opportunities for A-list artists such as Rihanna, Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue, Taio Cruz, and the Pussycat Dolls.

In the late 2000s, Wideboys expanded their career through partnerships with Ministry of Sound. They released several DJ-mix albums, including the “Addicted to Bass” series, which began in 2009 and became particularly popular. Additionally, the Wideboys are known for their own original tracks, including “Sambuca” featuring Dennis G, which reached number 15 in the UK in October 2001, and “Daddy-O” featuring Shaznay Lewis, which peaked at number 32 in 2008. They also composed the theme tune for the television show “Wheeler Dealers.”