Rui Da Silva - Touch Me Ft. Cassandra [FREE]

The production is noted for its "sleek, chrome-plated" feel, featuring a rolling tribal groove and a minimalist two-chord pulse that highlights Fox's bluesy, yearning vocals.

The collaboration began when Rui da Silva discovered Cassandra Fox while she was in London. He had already composed a track intended for DJ Paul Oakenfold but felt it lacked a vocal element. After seeing her perform, he invited her to the studio to record the lyrics she had written. Rui Da Silva - Touch Me ft. Cassandra

"Touch Me" is a landmark progressive house track produced by Portuguese DJ featuring the haunting vocals of North London singer-songwriter Cassandra Fox . Released on January 1, 2001, it made history as the first progressive house song to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart and established Rui da Silva as the first Portuguese artist to top that chart. Origin and Production The production is noted for its "sleek, chrome-plated"

Initially gaining momentum in clubs throughout late 2000, "Touch Me" was eventually released in the new year to avoid the crowded Christmas sales period. It went on to sell over , earning a platinum certification in the UK. After seeing her perform, he invited her to

An original version of the song included a guitar part inspired by Spandau Ballet’s "Chant No. 1," but it was removed due to publishing clearance issues. Impact and Legacy