Record labels forgot these songs existed. One man rescued them

Rob Johnson is a 41-year-old man who has taken on the mission of rescuing forgotten songs from the past. In a world where music is easily accessible online, there are still many songs that are missing from streaming services. For instance, the hit single 'Out Of Your Mind' by Victoria Beckham and Dane Bowers was not available until 2018. Rob works during the day at a law firm in London, but at night, he becomes a music advocate, searching for lost tracks and persuading record labels to release them. Over the past six years, he has successfully helped to release 725 songs, including tracks from well-known artists like Sting, Cher, and Annie Lennox. Rob has a particular fondness for pop music from the late 90s, and he believes that these songs deserve to be heard again. His journey began in 2016 when he assisted his friend Jan Johnston, a trance vocalist, in getting her music online. Jan's songs were not released because they were not big hits, so Rob decided to take action. He called the major record companies and asked if they could release her music. To his surprise, they agreed, which inspired him to help more artists. Rob created a Twitter account where fans could request songs they wanted to hear again. Almost immediately, he received numerous messages asking for Victoria Beckham's debut single. After some effort, he managed to get the song uploaded, and it quickly gained popularity, amassing millions of streams on Spotify. Rob finds joy in making fans happy and believes that music should be accessible to everyone. He has worked tirelessly to restore rare remixes and albums by UK artists, and the artists he helps are incredibly grateful. Maria Nayler, known for her work on Robert Miles' hit 'One And One,' faced challenges in her career due to the music industry's treatment of women. After being signed to a label, her debut album was shelved when the company discovered she was pregnant. With Rob's assistance, her long-lost album was finally released in January 2023, and she is thrilled to be going on tour. Rob's efforts are crucial in helping artists reclaim their music and connect with their fans once again.