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405:: Techno/trance compilation. Volumes 1-9 were a single disc of unmixed tracks. From volume 11 onwards, the series included two discs of unmixed music and an additional one disc mix. Volume 10 had a single disc of unmixed tracks, and a separate one disc mix. The last true release in this series was Reactivate 18, with a two disc mix CD, Reactivate Energise, appearing later. Volumes 9 and 10 were re-released under Resist Music. The Reactivate series sold over half a million albums, and was known for pioneering new electronic music. A retrospective best-of compilation, 378: 543: 244:": was released by React in 1992 and is considered one of the first 'trance' records and had a slow burning effect in the dance/club scene. When re-released in July 1997 and September 1998 it reached no. 17 and no. 38 respectively in the UK Singles Chart and is one of React's most successful singles. 228:
also reached no. 38 in August 1997 with the single "Clouds". Candi Staton's music career was revitalised with "You Got The Love", and React also enjoyed UK Top 40 success with her singles "Love On Love", which reached no. 27 in April 1999, and her
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React's James Horrocks and Melissa Kemp set up Resist Music in its place. It acquired the staff, rights and catalogue of React. In September 2009, Resist Music was sold to Phoenix Music International Ltd.
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React enjoyed commercial success within the dance/club scene. The artists at React varied, from short-term "one hit wonders" to longer-term acts, which released numerous singles/albums and included:
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React was also successful with a wide variety of compilation albums which crossed a wide spectrum of the dance/club scenes. Notable releases included;
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A series of DJ-mix compilations were also developed by React. These were well received by the dance/club scene and notable releases included;
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In July 2004, the company was owed in excess of £1m in distributed income from the Beechwood Music groups, that went into
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in June that year. React was then forced into voluntary administration as it was unable to extract any monies owed.
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Sundance: "Sundance" no. 33 (Nov 1997) and no. 37 (Oct 1998) "Living The Dream" no. 40 (February 2000)
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On 25 October 2012, React posted they were "back on the block" with a revived website.
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in February 1991 and no. 3 when it was re-released in March 1997.
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Mash!: "U Don't Have To Say U Love Me" no. 37 (May 1994)
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Index


Electronic dance music
Techno
House music
Acid house
Rave
London
www.react-music.com
independent record label
dance music
Rhythm King
electronic dance music
house music
acid house
techno
rave
hard house
tech house
trance
hardbag
happy hardcore
drum and bass
chill out
The Source
Candi Staton
You Got the Love
Frankie Knuckles
Jamie Principle
Your Love
Candi Staton

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