Shanks & Bigfoot are a British UK garage production duo consisting of Steven Meade and Danny Langsman. Rising to prominence at the height of the late 1990s garage explosion, they became household names with their era-defining single 'Sweet Like Chocolate'. Originally operating under the name Doolally, the pair built underground credibility before achieving mainstream dominance, helping to propel UK garage firmly into the charts.
'Sweet Like Chocolate', featuring vocals from Sharon Woolf, became a cultural phenomenon in 1999. The track had already enjoyed months of club play before its official release, debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart and remaining there for two weeks. It went on to become Britain’s eighth biggest-selling single of the year. The success earned the duo nominations at both the BRIT Awards and the MOBO Awards in 1999, where they won Best British Dance Act. They also received nominations for two Ivor Novello Awards and two BRIT Awards, confirming their status as leading figures in British dance music.
Following their breakthrough, Shanks & Bigfoot signed to Zomba Records and released their debut and only studio album, 'Swings and Roundabouts' in 2000. Beyond their own recordings, they became highly sought-after songwriters and producers, with international stars including Britney Spears and Beyoncé reportedly requesting their songwriting expertise. Their influence extended beyond the garage scene into global pop production.
Shanks & Bigfoot are hired for festivals, club nights and nostalgia-driven events because they deliver authentic UK garage heritage combined with proven chart success. Their DJ sets and live performances celebrate one of the genre’s most iconic number one hits while tapping into the enduring appetite for 90s and early 2000s dance music. With recognised awards, credentials and a defining anthem in their catalogue, they bring credibility, energy and instant crowd recognition to every stage
