Coldcut is an English electronic music duo formed by Matt Black and Jonathan More. Recognized as pioneers in the art of sampling during the 1980s, they played a key role in shaping UK electronic dance music with their innovative use of hip-hop, soul, funk, and spoken word elements. Their work helped launch the careers of artists like Yazz and Lisa Stansfield, while their remix credits include James Brown, Queen Latifah, Eurythmics, INXS, and Nina Simone. Coldcut also founded the influential Ninja Tune label, which became known for experimental electronic music and fostering genres like trip hop. Their forward-thinking approach has left a lasting impact on electronic music and multimedia artistry.