Groove Armada - Superstylin'

What this video is

Released in August 2001, 'Superstylin'' arrived at the apex of British electronic music's mainstream crossover moment. UK garage, speed garage, breaks, and house were colliding with dancehall and reggae influences to produce a distinctly British street-dance sound that commanded radio, club, and chart spaces simultaneously. Groove Armada, already established as downtempo and chill-out architects with 'At the…

Why it matters

A landmark crossover single that demonstrated the commercial viability of UK breaks-inflected house music, 'Superstylin'' reached UK #12, charted internationally, and earned a 2003 Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. The track's fusion of house, dancehall, reggae, dub, and speed garage…

The director

Rob Leggatt is a British director and former assistant director who set up the film division of design collective Blue Source in 2000, embarking on a career in music videos and commercials. Leigh Marling is the founder and Creative Director of Blue Source, a…