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| Submission declined on 28 June 2025 by Fade258 (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Fade258 20 hours ago. | |
Comment: I'm not seeing how he merits a standalone article. The line "He began DJing in local Newcastle clubs before moving to Manchester, where he became a key figure in the city’s underground music scene" is completely unsourced and does not say why he is a key figure. 331dot (talk) 09:13, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Lack of significant coverage about him in mentioned references in the draft. Ref 4 is not a reliable source, as it is a self-published source. Fade258 (talk) 00:26, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
Mark Rae | |
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| Born | July 4, 1968 Ashington, Northumberland, England |
| Genres | Hip hop, electronic, soul, trip hop |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer, label owner, author |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Grand Central Records |
Mark Rae (born July 1968 in Ashington, Northumberland) is a British DJ, music producer, remixer, and author. He is best known as one half of the production duo Rae & Christian and as founder of the independent label Grand Central Records. Rae's career spans hip hop, soul, funk, and electronic music, and includes collaborations with Moby, Jay-Z, Bobby Womack, and Public Enemy.[1]
Early life
[edit]Rae was born in Ashington, Northumberland, and raised in Cramlington and Ponteland.[2] He began DJing in local Newcastle clubs before moving to Manchester, where he became a key figure in the city’s underground music scene.[2]
Career
[edit]Grand Central Records
[edit]In 1995, Rae founded Grand Central Records, an influential Manchester-based label that helped define the UK hip hop and soul scene.[3] The label released music by artists such as Aim, Fingathing, Mr. Scruff, and Rae & Christian, and operated until 2006.
Rae & Christian
[edit]Rae formed the duo Rae & Christian with sound engineer Steve Christian. Their debut album, Northern Sulphuric Soul (1998), blended soul, hip hop, and electronica, and was praised by critics for its innovative production.[1] The duo collaborated with The Pharcyde, Texas, Tania Maria, and The Jungle Brothers, and were recognized by DJ Mag and BBC Radio for their contribution to British electronic music.[4]
Their follow-up album, Sleepwalking (2001), further expanded their profile, featuring guest vocalists and global touring.
Remix work and solo projects
[edit]In addition to group work, Rae released solo albums including Rae Road (2002), Into the Depths (2004), and Mercury Rising (2013). He has remixed tracks by Jay-Z, Public Enemy, Lamb, Moby, and others.[1]
He also launched the project Yes King with fellow producer Rhys Adams, focused on blending reggae, funk, and electronica, after relocating to Los Angeles.[4]
Literary work
[edit]Rae’s literary debut came in 2016 with Northern Sulphuric Soulboy, a photo essay and limited-edition vinyl release, reflecting on his career and the UK underground music scene.[3]
In 2021, Rae published a novel titled The Caterpillar Club, accompanied by an original soundtrack, gaining coverage in BBC Radio segments[5] and literary outlets.[6]
In 2025, he released his second novel, again with an original soundtrack of 10 tracks, New Town Ghosts, and he spoke to Anna Foster on BBC Radio Newcastle about his experience growing up in the 1970’s in Cramlington as well as being neurodivergent.[7]
Discography
[edit]Solo albums
[edit]- Rae Road (2002)
- Into the Depths (2004)
- Ode to a Dying DJ (2005)
- Northern Sulphuric Soulboy (2016)
With Rae & Christian
[edit]- Northern Sulphuric Soul (1998)
- Sleepwalking (2001)
- Another Late Night: Rae & Christian (2001)
- Mercury Rising (2013)
- Mercury Rising Remixes (2014)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Art Jefferson. “Interview with Rae & Christian”. ColoRising. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ a b “Right Places, Right Times – Once A DJ.” Once A DJ Podcast. Retrieved June 25, 2025. Cite error: The named reference "onceadj" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b “Interview with Mark Rae for WhoSampled.” WhoSampled. October 5, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ a b “Mark Rae Interview – Yes King Part One.” DJ Mag
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Chris Hawkins, Author Mark Rae joins Chris to chat about his new book - The Caterpillar Club". BBC.
- ^ “Fifteen Questions Literature Interview with Mark Rae.” 15 Questions, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Anna Foster - He's worked with the likes of Jay Z, Texas, Robbie Williams and Bobby Womack... - BBC Sounds". www.bbc.co.uk.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Mark Rae on Discogs
- DJ Mag: Rae & Christian's Most Influential Tracks
- Rae & Christian on Wikipedia
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