Dawnay is a South African singer, producer and song writer best known for his hit "U Touch Me" which broke records in South Africa when it spent 22 weeks at the top of the charts in 2001, toppling artists such as
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from the No. 1 position. Dawnay opened for Shaggy in 2002. In 2002 Dawnay also received a
SAMA
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nomination for "Best pop album". Dawnay's hit song "You touch me", was also used in a "
Simba" advert and the song was also the only local song used in the
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pop stars auditions. Following South African success,
WEA
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(part of
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) in the UK picked up the license. In 2002, a promo 12" vinyl and CD single was released featuring
remixes by
Almighty,
Xenomania
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and Nip & Tuck. "U Touch Me" is published by Robroy Music
Discography
*12". UK. ETERNAL. SAM00675. (2002)
*U Touch Me (Live Mix) 4.34
*U Touch Me (Almighty Mix) 7.53
*U Touch Me (Xenomania Club Mix) 6.27
*U Touch Me (Nip & Tucks Funky Facelift) 6.09
UK CD SAM00675 (2002)
*U Touch Me (Live Mix) 4.34
*U Touch Me (Almighty Mix) 7.53
*U Touch Me (Xenomania Club Mix) 6.27
*U Touch Me (Supafly Dub) 6.46
*U Touch Me (Nip & Tucks Funky Facelift) 6.09
References
External links
Dawnay Official Website*
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
21st-century South African male singers
South African record producers
South African songwriters