JEM - "They"

This song "They" from Welsh singer Jem was released as a single from her album 'Finally Woken' in 2004. It uses beats really well without being over produced and the song is still the main focus. There is a sample of the Swingle Sisters doing Bach as well... just to add some credibility, especially when it comes to the use of samples. It was a bit of a hit in the UK and the US, where she was first discovered and offered a record deal. She was very close to becoming a crossover star of pop and trip-hop. She is very much like Beth Orton but also could have gone the Dido way....and even if she does, this song (and album) will always stand up with the best of them.