Steve Rodway aka Motiv8, is an Electronic dance music producer, songwriter, remixer and sound engineer. He plays drums and keyboards and is also reknowned for his production of vocals.
He's known for a plethora of hits including those for the Spice Girls, The Doobie Brothers, Robert Palmer, Saint Etienne, Pulp, and Pet Shop Boys, as well as his own singles "Rockin' for Myself", "Break The Chain" and "Searching For The Golden Eye". He also wrote and produced the worldwide number one smash "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit" and received an ASCAP award and Grammy nomination in the USA.
Rodway began his musical career as a vocalist and drummer. An early release, "Mission", was licensed by Go! Beat Records. He then started independent record label 'Nuff Respect Records, in preparation for another production, "Rockin' for Myself". His subsequent contract with Warner Bros. Records and a re-release of "Rockin' for Myself" gave him his first UK hit single.
At the same time, Rodway began his remixing career with an early remix of the Doobie Brothers' "Listen to the Music" opening up further opportunities. His distinctive crossover style soon became in demand when Jarvis Cocker of Pulp asked for a complete overhaul of "Common People" in the Motiv8 style. The resulting classic remix went on to replace the original version on BBC Radio 1's playlist. Following the success of "Common People", Motiv8 remixed "Disco 2000".
Rodway also produced the hit "He's On The Phone" for Saint Etienne which was featured on the Saint Etienne and Étienne Daho collaboration EP "Reserection" and used as the new single included on the "Too Young to Die" singles compilation.
Artists that have received the Motiv8 treatment include Robert Palmer, Pet Shop Boys, Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue, Billy Piper, Diana Ross, Pulp, Doobie Brothers, Shawn Christopher, N-Trance, Alabama 3, Dubstar, Crush, Heaven 17, Michelle Gayle, Nightcrawlers, Gala, Kristine W, LeAnn Rimes, Kelly Llorenna, Dana Dawson, Mary Kiani, Mozaic, Sparks, West End, Let Loose, Sleazesisters, Sun, Brooklyn Bounce, A1, Erasure
Motiv 8 remixes have a reputation for being club based but focused on songwriting and composition, generally retaining the full vocal track.
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Music I listen to: Commercial, Funky House, Electro House, Dirty House, Latin House, Soulful House, Progressive House, Old Skool House, Trance, Alternative Dance, Retro, Chillout / Leftfield, Indie, Rock