Darren Christian & John Johnson - Electrify

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Review by Gemma Seager

Electrify by Darren Christian & John Johnson: A Progressive House Gem That Still Shocks (in a Good Way) Let’s get one thing straight—2003 wasn’t just the year of flip phones and questionable fashion choices. It was also the year Darren Christian and John Johnson dropped Electrify, an album that felt like someone plugged a neon sign directly into your soul. Released under Duty Free Recordings (because who doesn’t love duty-free snacks at airports?), this UK-born electronic masterpiece is pure progressive house gold. And no, I’m not just saying that because I miss the early 2000s. Now, let’s talk tracks. The album kicks off with “Electrify (Original),” and holy smokes, does it live up to its name? This track grabs you by the ears and says, “Hey, buddy, you’re about to have a moment.” It’s got this hypnotic beat that builds and builds until you’re convinced you’ve unlocked some secret level of euphoria. You know those songs that make you feel like you’re floating through space but also totally grounded? Yeah, that’s this one. It’s simple yet layered, kinda like a really good sandwich. By the time the synths kick in, you’re ready to conquer the world—or at least dance awkwardly in your living room. Then there’s “Electrify (Marco Zaffarano Remix).” Oh man, Marco really took the original and gave it a glow-up. If the original is your chill best friend, the remix is that same friend after three espressos. It’s punchier, sharper, and has this addictive groove that makes you wanna move. There’s a point halfway through where everything drops out except for this pulsing bassline, and honestly? It feels like Marco’s daring you to keep up. Spoiler alert: you can’t. But you’ll try anyway, and that’s what makes it so damn fun. What sticks with me about these tracks isn’t just how catchy they are—it’s how they transport you. Listening to Electrify feels like stepping into a time machine that zaps you back to a club in 2003, minus the sticky floors and overpriced drinks. It’s nostalgic but fresh, like finding an old mixtape and realizing it still slaps. So yeah, Electrify might not be perfect, but maybe that’s the point. It’s raw, unpolished, and brimming with energy—the kind of album that reminds you why you fell in love with music in the first place. And honestly, if Darren and John ever decided to drop a sequel, I’d be first in line. Just don’t make me wait another twenty years, okay? Final thought: If this album were a person, it’d be the life of the party—the one who tells wild stories, dances on tables, and somehow still remembers to text you the next day.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Electrify (Marco Zaffarano Remix)
Electrify (Original)

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Catalog Numbers

DF 057

Labels

Duty Free Recordings

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Notes

Darren Christian has been a busy man of late. Not content with DJ slots nationwide, a weekly Gallery residency and gigs all around Europe gathering a dedicated bunch of followers as he goes, he's now teamed up with Alphabet City's John Johnson for his next release on Duty Free called Electrify.

About Darren Christian & John Johnson

Began DJing in 1994, initially playing in small London clubs such as The Limelight and Browns before progressing to more prestigious club nights such as Peach at the Café De Paris and Crème De La Crème at Stringfellows. Currently, he is the resident DJ of The Gallery at Turnmills in London and has been since 1995. Has also appeared as a guest DJ in Ministry Of Sound in London, Subterrania in Dublin and Sundissential in Birmingham.n

Real Name

    • Darren Christian

Name Vars

  • Christian, Darren

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Electrify* by Darren Christian & John Johnson is a hidden gem from the UK electronic scene. Released in 2003 under Duty Free Recordings, it blends progressive house vibes with a touch of remix magic. The standout track, *Electrify (Marco Zaffarano Remix)*, adds a fresh twist to the original. It’s like a time capsule of early 2000s dance music energy.