Smart E's

Derided by most as merely capitalizing on the rave craze, Smart E's nevertheless became one of the unlikely pioneers of the subgenre later designated as happy hardcore. As their moniker already suggested, the London trio of DJs/producers Luna-C, Mr. Tom, and Nick Arnold built their gimmick on naming tracks based on obvious double entendres, especially those concerned with drugs. Their first two singles, "Bogus Adventure" and "Loos Control," dutifully followed suit, gaining them underground notice. But it was the next release that netted them their fame -- or infamy, depending ...