Instagram/Melanie C Music Before becoming Sporty Spice, Melanie C was a rave kid. Discover how the early '90s dance scene shaped her artistry and led to her new album, Sweat. May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Before becoming a global pop icon as part of the Spice Girls, Melanie C was deeply immersed in the rave scene. Her first taste of dance music came as a teenager on holiday in Spain, where she discovered a vibrant world of self-expression and high-energy rhythms that resonated with her own creative spirit. Back in the U.K.