Soho is a British pop and electronic trio primarily active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, consisting of sisters Jacqui and Pauline Soho alongside producer Timothy London. They are best known for their 1990 crossover hit 'Hippychick', which famously sampled The Smiths' 'How Soon Is Now?'
over a classic breakbeat, effectively bridging the gap between indie-rock and the emerging UK dance scene. Their sound identity is built on a foundation of sophisticated sampling, heavy breakbeats, and soulful vocal arrangements that often masked sharp political and social commentary. Throughout their career, they navigated various subgenres including house, psychedelic soul, and proto-trip-hop. Despite critical acclaim for their album 'Goddess', their trajectory was frequently hampered by label instability and unreleased projects. They remain a cult favorite among crate-diggers and electronic historians for their role in defining the sample-based aesthetic of the early 90s UK pop landscape.
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