Inside BBSAwards – One Day with Funky Flavor Music- Interview




Thanks for your time FFM!
 Now that we are almost at the end of 2017, what are some words you would use to describe this year?

Scotty: Aggressive, Bold, Never underestimated, Consistent

Renato: Truly Blessed and it Flew By...

Timothy: Great Music and Production   Family Time

What have been some of the highlights for the label?

Scotty: Taking FFM from a Brand that hosted Mixes and Shows..to a World Wide record label. From it`s inception till now, we have and always will Honor the true pioneer of BB Rick West. He is the Reason it started and will Continue. R.I.P Rick West.

Timothy: Definitely having 4 or more tracks in the beatport top 100 for several months at a time. Also having a label has had us involved with some pretty amazing shows over the past few years.

Renato: Staying In Top 10 for 4 months with Heart Player Colombo.  Working with Colombo on a couple of Projects. And working with New Artists..like JRok and Nerve

What’s in store for 2018 for Funky Flavor Music?

Timothy: In 2018 we will be gearing up for our 100th release. Stay tuned...we have something special in store.

Scotty:  FF Has and will continue to be at the forefront of consistent releases. Also adding label compulations, full alblums and multiple track EPs.

Renato: Just keep grinding finding New artist that will fit in the FFM Family. And getting our Main website done and working smooth.

What made you decide to create Record Label?

Timothy:  It just seemed like a natural next step after all our mix series were doing so well. We also owe the idea of starting Funky Flavor Music to Orlando's own breakbeat legend D Xtreme.

Scotty:  Funky Flavor and FFMusic were born to legendary DJ/Producer Rick West. After attending Rick's memorial in Tampa I knew I wanted to continue the Legacy of Rick West and Flavored Beats

Renato:  With a Record Label you can really step up your presence and more Passion to a World wide Platform...Also we can reach out to Talent that might get overlooked. I Enjoy developing and helping new talent that have passion for the Music.  Nobody ever reached out to me as a DJ/Artist...So I try to do the Opposite and give back.

How did you come up with the name?

Timothy:  The name Funky Flavor was the brain child of Scotty after he attended the Rick West memorial party. He wanted to find a way to pay his respect to a legend. Since we already had the branding with Funky Flavor, Funky Flavor Music was an obvious choice for the label name.

What was the first album that you ever bought?

Timothy:  Some random spanish trance track, I cant remember who it was by, but the song title was "Universo"

Scotty:   Master Of Puppets  Metallica

Renato:   Actually It was 3 pieces of Vinyl from Vinyl Frontier Cliff Tangretti sold to me  DynaMix Give The DJ a Break  Bass Bin Twins Green and A1 Love

What album are you most proud of in your label?

Timothy:  Definitely very proud of the Forever West track and all the amazing remixes that came from it.

Scotty:  Forever West  Colombo

Renato:  Heart Player EP  feat. Colombo and Renato Guirao

In your years in the music business, what is the best thing about being involved with it and the worst?

Timothy:  The best part for me is giving new artists the platform to get their music out to the masses. The worst part is that my day job is very hectic and with new releases every week, I try to give every track the promoting they deserve, but sometimes I just cannot.

Scotty:  The Best...is knowing that people I have never met are positively impacted by the music we release.  The Worst....Trying to keep up with the ever changing EDM world...I love all music..Can't listen to it all.

Renato:   Its all good.... when you are involved with something you love:)

What’s your most memorable experience inside the label?

Timothy: Definitely being a part of some really great shows. From our wake N break series of events to big shows like the Reunion. Def looking forward to the Prismatic new years eve party!

Scotty:  When DJ Rob-E called me on Apr1 2015 and asked to do a mix for FF

Renato: Getting to work with Colombo


What does your day-to-day look like?

Timothy:   Busy, Busy, Busy. Did I mention busy?

Scotty:  Music, Mixes, Artist, Producers and the best Music. I would not trade for nothing..I Love It

Renato:  Blessed with NO Stress

When looking into potential new artists to sign, what are some of the qualities that you find exciting

Timothy:  Creativity, good energy, flexability and great attitude.

Scotty:  I would Say the Same...

Renato:  I Agree

Do you have any advice to offer up to incoming artists/djs/bands?

Timothy:  Branding!!!!!!

Scotty:  Yeah ...Know your History, Roots, Do your own thing but don`t be cocky because their is always someone better Take Advice and have Fun

Renato:  Stay Humble and treat people how you would like to be treated   and Learn the word RESPECT

Is there anything else that you would like to share with our readers about the Records?

Scotty:  Play some Skynard Man!!!!!

Renato:  Two Roads diverged in the wood...and I took the Road less Traveled...

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Inside BBSAwards - One Day with WASTED RECORDINGS - Interview





Thanks for your time Waster Recording! Now that we are almost at the end of 2017,
what are some words you would use to describe this year? 

This year has been intensive for us, but always we have in mind to do it better. It's important to get focused in all things that can be improved


What have been some of the highlights for the label? 

We are happy seeing how there are more people that are listening us. Our tracks lately are hitting the Beatport's Top10 Breaks tracks and we are very proud of that


What’s in store for 2018 for Wasted Recording?

The most important thing for 2018 its the intention to open up to more genres. We are introducing more quality producers into the label and want to express our feelings beyond breaks music


What made you decide to create Record Label?

We started this project with the intention of consolidate a place for all the music that makes our heart vibrate


How did you come up with the name? 

Nothing important, we agreed the name between us


What was the first album that you ever bought?

My first CD album I remember to buy was "Fat Of The Land" by The Prodigy


What album are you most proud of in your label?

I can take a lot of the WASTED stuff, all the releases are selected with care. But if I must take one, would say "Tonight" by Suga7 or "Talk To Me" by The Brainkiller


In your years in the music business, what is the best thing about being involved with it and the worst?

Generally all the things that envolve the music are good. We have made a lot of friends around the world, and met them in some gigs. It's really nice to meet people that feel the same for the music than us
Don't relevant things have been bad at this moment


What’s your most memorable experience inside the label? 

For me, the best experience in all off this, is to feel the heat from all the people that listen our label. A lot of them are our friends now. They show love to your work and that is very gratifying


What does your day-to-day look like? 

We have a normal life, except we are fans of music. We listen and produce music everyday (Or we try it!) It's our hobby


When looking into potential new artists to sign, what are some of the qualities that you find exciting? 

 The first thing we have in mind when searching tracks is that the song have "WASTED" feeling. And if have it, the quality of the production, the music industry is stricter every day


Do you have any advice to offer up to incoming artists/djs/bands? 

Our phrase is, "Do all You want. Don't try to sound like anyone. Do all what your heart tells to You"
This is the phrase we always have in mind


Is there anything else that you would like to share with our readers about the Records?

Of course! Thank you all for reading us and hope you like the place where we put our sounds on. We have a lot of bass, breaks, garage, house and more music waiting for 2018.
You can find us via Facebook or Soundcloud. Remember that we have a entire Soundcloud for free downloads only!

One more time, Thanks and best wishes for all!

Tana & Agus // WASTED RECORDINGS

https://www.facebook.com/WastedLabel/

https://soundcloud.com/wastedrecordings
Contact: contact@wastedrecordings.com
https://www.beatport.com/label/wasted/52043
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Inside BBSAwards - One Day with BRADLEY DROP - Interview



Coming out of Washington DC, is Breaks / Bass music producer Bradley Drop. His music and DJ sets are a blend of Florida Breaks, Booty Breaks, Trap, Twerk and Hip-Hop. His first release "The Beat Goes Like This," was released in 2013. Since then Bradley has released several original tracks and remixes which have reached the top 100 and top 10 on the breaks beatport chart, including the #1 track "That girl is" with DJ Lantern and #2 track "Nothing But A Thang"

Some of the artists he has remixed for are Agent K, BBK, and The Phat Kidz. Bradley has also collaborated with several great artists such as Keith MacKenzie (from Smookie iLLson) Si-Dog, J-Double, Proxxy & Lantern and LoIQ. As well as receiving support from artist/ DJs such as The Crystal Method, Martin Flex, KL2, and Peep This. Bradley Drop has rocked several events and clubs in the U.S. (DC, Baltimore, Seattle, Austin, Miami to name a few) playing alongside artists such as DJ Icey, Keith Mackenzie, DJ Fixx, Deekline, Curtis B, Dustin Hulton, Baby Anne, and many more. 



Thanks for your time BRADLEY DROP - N4 in Top 100 break charts artist!
Now that we are almost at the end of 2017, 
what are some words you would use to describe this year? 

This year has been awesome, Iv'e been really fortunate to play some really good gigs, and work with some really talented producers. Really looking forward to 2018


Music Takes Control Original Mix
Can you tell us what your favourite thing is about your  track? 

My favorite part about that track besides the hook would be the piano in the breakdown


Can you tell us about new project you will be working on 2017/2018?

Well I am currently working on a few projects, a collaboration with B-Phreak, couple of remixes for a few different labels, starting a duo project with a friend of mine called Pump Pump, and I'm starting my own label Rocksteady Records.  



Imagine yourself walking into the studio; please may you talk me through a typical day? What are your habits?

When I hit the studio I like to already have an idea for a track, already know what direction or the feel of the song I want to go with. I find it easier to finish tracks that way. 

How do you go about choosing what software and plug-ins you use?

I have my go-to plug -ins that I use in all my tracks. If I see a new plug-in that peeks my interest I will try the demo, and if I feel it's something I will use a lot I will buy it. 

What’s the one piece of DJ/production gear you can’t live without? 

My PC lol


Any particular artists/dj’s/ producers that really influenced you? 

Fixx, Stanton Warriors, Deekline. 




How’s the  music scene in this moment in your country?

I would say it's good, some states better than others but for the most part good.


Often particular cities are linked to certain sounds and sub genres. Do you think living in your city is reflected in your music? 

I'd like to think so, I always have and always will represent DC, it's home for me. \


LINKS

For Remix inquiries and Bookings:



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Inside BBS Awards - One day with Plump Djs- Interview



The Plump Djs are internationally renowned DJ/Producer duo Andy Gardner and Lee Rous of London. Their unmistakable sound has won them remixes from the likes of Deadmou5, Mark Ronson, Moby and Orbital, whilst their four deck live show has led to countless international and national shows.


Thanks for your time Plump Djs! Now that we are almost at the end of 2017,

 what are some words you would use to describe this year?

This year has been frustrating and amazing. Frustrating because of US&Canada Visa issues forcing a fail to our touring there. Also withOz tour just cancelled too due no fault of ours. On the upside Andy and I have been so well supported and received high acclaim for our Punks releases. The last 3 shows have sold out, and we already have 5 festivals booked for next year and 2 international tours.


World Click
Can you tell us what your favourite thing is about your  track/ep/album?

World Click is all about the sample and the bass for me, the record is deep and heavy. For big systems only


Can you tell us about new project you will be working on 2017/2018?

Our new single on Punks is just landing heavy Keep A Focus. And we have remixes and singles planned for the whole of 2018 too.


Imagine yourself walking into the studio; please may you talk me through a typical day? What are your habits?

The Studio day is top secret sorry.

How do you go about choosing what software and plug-ins you use?

Tech talk is secret too sorry.

What’s the one piece of DJ/production gear you can’t live without?


Any particular artists/dj’s/ producers that really influenced you?

Crosby Stills & Nash, Steve Wonder, Nike Rogers, Vangelis, The Chemical Brothers, Daniel Avery, Daft Punk, Sasha, Stanton Warriors, Orbital, Hybrid Theory, Freestylers, Mafia Kiss, Marten HORGER.


How’s the  music scene in this moment in your country?

The music scene in the UK we feel is world class!!


Often particular cities are linked to certain sounds and sub genres. Do you think living in your city is reflected in your music?


Yes we have a very London Sound, even more so now that we are back to bass and breaks again happy one  xxx

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Inside BBS Awards - One day with Face & Book- Interview




We welcome you to the 2nd BB Survey, awarding and honoring the best of Breaks, Broken Beat, 808, 2 Step, DNB, Oldschool, Newschool and Bass Music to date.
Thanks for your time Face & Book! Now that we are almost at the end of 2017

What are some words you would use to describe this year?


 Success and progress. the breaks scene grows. new quality artists and record 
    labels.

Fuckland
Can you tell us what your favourite thing is about your  track/ep/album?

 Is an example of hard effort gathering great artists like "The Dropstarz" or "MIAU". 
   We like most are their catchy rhythms.

Can you tell us about new project you will be working on 2017/2018?

 We have a lot of current demand for many record companies 
    and we have many releases scheduled for the following months, 
    stay tuned in our social networks!

Imagine yourself walking into the studio; please may you talk me through a typical 
  day? What are your habits?


 We working really hard from all Mondays to Friday. We start to 10 AM.
   It depends on the day and the necessary demand, Original tracks, Remixes, 
   Podcast.... we dont have rare habits, maybe drink water! haha

How do you go about choosing what software and plug-ins you use?

 We use FL Studio and plugins like Serum, 3xOsc, Harmor, Nexus and long etc for 
   composing differents sounds...
   Bass, 808, Perc, Synth....

Whatís the one piece of DJ/production gear you canít live without?

 Our favorite toy is our midi keyboard, AKAI MPK MINI MK2

Any particular artists/djís/ producers that really influenced you?

 Shade K is a big friend of us, we may have a lot of influence of him

Howís the  music scene in this moment in your country?

 We think is great! a lot of parties with good artist and promotion.
    continues to grow and the promoters get better image, sound and professionalism.

Often particular cities are linked to certain sounds and sub genres. 
  Do you think living in your city is reflected in your music?



 No, the breaks genre has changed with the time. American influences and great 
   artists makes the rules and the spanish artist
   adapt their style, it is necessary for the evolution of music and get other cultures!


LINK
https://www.beatport.com/artist/face-and-book/592996

https://www.facebook.com/FaceandBookProducers/


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Inside BBS Awards - One day with Therabeat Records - Interview


Thanks for your time Therabeat Records! Now that we are almost at the end of 2017,

What are some words you would use to describe this year? 

Eye-opening.  The work that goes into running a label can't be overstated.  It's a lot of time and a lot of work.  But worth every minute.  Wouldn't trade it for anything.

What have been some of the highlights for the label? 

39 releases in our first year of operation.  Including a couple of top ten releases.

What’s in store for 2018 for 
Therabeat Records?

We are opening this label up as a multi-genre label.  More than just breakbeats.  There are some big markets out there and we intend to tackle them hard.


What made you decide to create Record Label?

 We did it to create an avenue for ourselves to produce music.  But it turned out to be a label for many new producers to help get their feet off the ground.  A true blessing.


How did you come up with the name? 

"Beat Therapy".  Therabeat was an easy transition from that.

What was the first album that you ever bought?

Busy Child by The Crystal Method

What album are you most proud of in your label?

Hard to say.  There have been many proud moments.  I guess hitting the top ten with our very first release practically brought tears to my eyes.  Drop You by Bryan White and Bennystylez


In your years in the music business, what is the best thing about being involved with it and the worst?

I have nothing negative to say about my time in this business.  Networking with new producers and helping get them going has been awesome.  And to have connections with some of the legends in the game is truly remarkable.



What’s your most memorable experience inside the label? 

2 weeks after our first release, a DJ that I didn't even know at the time, created a video from a venue he was playing at just to feature our track and call us on out on Facebook on how much he loved it.  This is why we do this.  The emotion was overwhelming.


What does your day-to-day look like? 

My day starts at 3:00AM in the studio.  I am a single father of two with a full time job, so I have to get the time in where I can.  Messages and emails when I get home.  I do all the artwork for the covers too.  I'm a busy bastard.



When looking into potential new artists to sign, what are some of the qualities that you find exciting? 

Passion.  You can learn music production and the quality will come with each release.  You can't teach passion.



Do you have any advice to offer up to incoming artists/djs/bands? 

Accept constructive criticism properly.  And be patient.  It will come with hard work and open ears.  I promise you that.

Is there anything else that you would like to share with our readers about the Records?

Thank you all for your continued support.  We have plenty more to come, and we are truly blessed to be part of an amazing community.  Much love to you all.  Namaste


LINKS
https://www.facebook.com/therabeatrecords/

www.therabeatrecords.com

Therabeat Records
https://soundcloud.com/jkmeola

https://www.beatport.com/label/therabeat-records/59186


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Inside BBS Awards - One day with Ravesta Records - Interview


Thanks for your time Mike - Ravesta Records! Now that we are almost at the end of 2017,

 what are some words you would use to describe this year?

 This year has been phenomenal with tracks soring in the top 10 all year long, I have to say it’s been a great year.  

What have been some of the highlights for the label?

 This year we have had the honor of working with new artist and sponsors from all around the world. The industry is changing as we know it and the best way to stay relevant is to make connections with more professional people.  


What’s in store for 2018 for Ravesta Records?

 We have a big year planned for Ravesta Records and Ravesta LLC, We are releasing some of the best compilations in 2018 with all new music and streaming updates. We are working with our team to improve our marketing and strategies for the artist and bands. We are leaning more toward the streaming in 2018, So keep an ear out for new beats, bass and mixes.


What made you decide to create Record Label?

 As for most it was the love of the underground music scene. Started back on April 1993.




How did you come up with the name?

 Well this is a long story, Ill make it short. “Rave Star”  So we came up with Ravesta



What was the first album that you ever bought? 

Jam On It – Nucleus



What album are you most proud of in your label?

  We have many great albums, It wouldn’t be fare to say.


In your years in the music business, what is the best thing about being involved with it and the worst? 

Some of the best times over the years have been meeting new talented people and talking with them daily.



What’s your most memorable experience inside the label?

 The first time we hit the big boy charts. That was a time to remember.




What does your day-to-day look like?

 Well our day starts out with emails, track reviews and promotions. Then we move on to our projects we have going at the time. This varies from day to day.



When looking into potential new artists to sign, what are some of the qualities that you find exciting? 

Ravesta Records looks for artist that have something new, an edge. We are looking for the next great talent and want to help get them there.




Do you have any advice to offer up to incoming artists/djs/bands? 

Work hard , Don’t give up. You have to put in your hours and move forward.



Is there anything else that you would like to share with our readers about Ravesta Records?
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Inside BBSAwards - One day with DogEatDog Records - Interview




Thanks for your time DEDR ! Rob Silas Now that we are almost at the end of 2017.

What have been some of the highlights for the label? 

 That are artist development has expanded to over 60 artists worldwide, that was our main goal to retain a younger artist base, to attract younger audience to breakbeat music

What’s in store for 2018 for 
DogEatDog Records?

 1 release a week in Beatport were Already booked though May of 2018 with tracks


What made you decide to create Record Label?

By getting screwed by my past label owner in the 90s I made a track that sold 3000 copies in 1999, never got a cent out of it. So DEDR was founded 6 months later




How did you come up with the name? 

My nickname is Si-Dog was giving to me by my baseball team when I was younger. So I kept it for Dj name and DogEatDog was a spin of that.

What was the first album that you ever bought?

Geese. In music itself. Maybe Fleetwood Mac or Black Sabbath in the 70s. But for electronic peob Kraftwerk or Dynamix 2 in the mid 80s

What album are you most proud of in your label?

To Be able to sign Colombo was a highlight,  now we are on a production tip together .



 In your years in the music business, what is the best thing about being involved with it and the worst?

 Best that breakbeat is a clostnit group , and the fans are one with the music , and are very music savvy, so the artist have a very good relation to the fans being there so knowledgeable of the songs




What’s your most memorable experience inside the label?

 Peob the event production services side, we brought international artists for their 1st Gigs stateside
Such as Durade and colombo . We booked members from rabbit in the moon , run dmc, Dj Icey. Countless others , along having a deep admiration for local talent as well




What does your day-to-day look like? 

 I own a scrap metal recycling facility that I’m here 65 hours a week, also a husband of 11 years and and father of 3 young daughters.  It’s a blessing I’m still active in the music game



When looking into potential new artists to sign, what are some of the qualities that you find exciting? 
2 words
GOOD TRANSITIONS in their tracks. And not a lot of samples.




Do you have any advice to offer up to incoming artists/djs/bands? 

 ... don’t be discouraged about the politics of getting gigs. Keep Producing the right people will come at the right Time. Is why DEDR wanted to get into event production and do a annual Miami WMC event to highlight young producers to have a fun gig and to meet many of the big players in the scene at our events

Is there anything else that you would like to share with our readers about the Records? 

 Yes we are really selfless. We care about the fans and the artist 1st. We’re never in it for the money. We’re the smallest electronic genre out there but we don’t care. We do it for the love of the Breakers.

LINKS:
https://www.beatport.com/label/dogeatdog-records/30149
https://www.facebook.com/DogEatDogRecords/
https://soundcloud.com/dedr





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BBS Awards - The list - Voting Now Open ROUND 1


Ladies and gentlemen! We welcome you to the 2nd BreakBeat Survey, awarding and honoring the best of Break and Bass Music to date. For 1st time in US.
Round 1 voting is now open until the 31th of December. Votes in this round will determine the nominees for round 2. We're proud to present BBS Awards 2017 - 
Sponsored by: Jamvana Tunebula SOUNDTRACK LOOPS 
Our supporters: DJMAG - NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Beatport Juno Download Spotify YouTube SoundCloud Wake'n'Break 











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BBS Awards 2017 - Vote Now


VOTE NOW! 

Ladies and gentlemen! We welcome you to the 2nd BreakBeat Survey, awarding and honoring the best of Break and Bass Music to date. For 1st time in US.
Round 1 voting is now open until the 31th of December. Votes in this round will determine the nominees for round 2. We're proud to present BBS Awards 2017 - 
Sponsored by: Jamvana Tunebula SOUNDTRACK LOOPS 
Our supporters: NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Beatport Juno Download Spotify YouTube SoundCloud Wake'n'Break 

Vote for a chance to WIN :
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Inside BBSAwards - One day with BadboE - Interview




BadboE from Denmark is one of the pioneers and key player in the international nu-funk/ghetto funk scene. With 2 album releases and a dozen EP releases under his belt, he’s now ready to tour the world with his b- boy funky breaks sound. He has released records on all major labels in the NuFunk scene: Bombstrikes (UK), Good Groove (UK), Manmade (GER), Baffin Beat Brigade (USA) and many more as well as remixing tracks for Layo & Bushwacka, Fort Knox Five, Basement Freaks,Omegaman and many others.He’s been DJing in many European cities in England, Germany, Greece, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine as well as San Francisco and New York. He’s played at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark as well as the electronic Boom Festival in Portugal. He has recently just returned from a one-month regrooved tour in Australia and New Zealand where he rocked cities like Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Auckland!In 2006 BadboE formed his own record label called Breakbeat Paradise Recordings (BBP Recordings), which has currently released around 50 EPs on digital and 14 vinyls. Since then the ghetto funk scene has come to live and the BBP label is now one of the leaders in this genre.BadboE has been keeping busy releasing his unique flavor of b-boy funk and uptempo partyfunk on his own label and on various other labels. After releasing a few vinyl records in 2007 - the debut EP: "Loose Your Funky Self" and a remix by Break The Box called "Walk out Laughing" the successful EP "Dynamite/Nothing But the Funk" was released in Oct 2008 with remixes from All Good Funk Alliance! This was followed by the successful 4-track Good Groove 11 vinyl that managed to stay at the no. 1 spot on the breakbeat chart for several months. The first full length album “Break The Funk” came out in 2009 followed by remix album “Break The Funk Remixed” in 2010, which both made a big impact to in the Nu Funk scene. A lot or remixes has been coming out on various labels and they have all contributed to settling BadboE’s name in the funky breakbeat scene.BadboE has just released his second album Pump Up The Funk, which has shocked the ghetto funk scene by bringing things to the next level. On this album BadboE is gonna feature vocalist from all over the world and integrate live musical elements from Jazz and Funk musicians. 2 singles has already been released from this album and received major support from all the main DJs and producers in the scene. BadboE has been called a legend and an icon in the ever-growing Ghetto Funk scene and he’s about to tour the world with his funky partyrocking DJ-sets. Stay tuned...



Thanks for your time! Now that we are almost at the end of 2017, what are some words you would use to describe this year?

Thanks for the interest! Its been a good BadboE year with a quite a lot of releases. 2017 has also been a fantastic year for my label Breakbeat Paradise Recordings which has been where I have released most of my music this year. Its been a turbulent year for breaks and bass music - a lot of confused artists out there looking for new genres - which I think is why we at BBP has had good reactions for being consistant and sticking with what we do.


Shake It Off - Vocal Mix
Can you tell us what your favourite thing is about your  track?

This track was produced back in 2016 where it was first release on vinyl and this year made it do a digital release. What we tried to do with this release was to take it back to the roots - and dedicate it to the oldskool hip hop vibes that got us all into breaks in the first place. I was surprised to see how well this release did - by selling out on vinyl and now topping the breakbeat chart on juno. There’s gotta be something about the oldskool breaks that people need :)


Can you tell us about new project you will be working on 2017/2018?

I will continue to focus on the BBP label together and hopefully have a few releases of my own come out during 2018. I’m hoping to team up with some vocalists and have some original songs come out to prepare for an album release at some point.


Imagine yourself walking into the studio; please may you talk me through a typical day? What are your habits?


I like to hit the studio early saturday and really work intense on a track. I have family and work to keep me busy during the week so I need to really be effective once I finally sit down to do music. Depending on how much I get into the session can last into sunday but usually I have everything planned out to where I can knock things out rather quickly. I work on music like its a project and I plan it out and execute it and it works. I dont get much time to experiment with things as I used to but it means I get things done and don’t have a lot of un-finished songs sitting around.


How do you go about choosing what software and plug-ins you use?

I use a old tracking software similar to the protracker and fasttracker from the Amiga days. Thats how I got started and still the best way for me to work with hundreds of samples and still not loose overview. The tool Im on right now is called Renoise and it offers a good blend of that old tracker look and feel but still offers VST and Midi support so I can use the Massive plugin etc.


What’s the one piece of DJ/production gear you can’t live without?


For DJing to me its all about the Serato - and with the Novation Dicers you can still work the functions via buttons so you dont have to be over the computer all the time. Production wise I’m not too depending on gear - more on software - the plugins and samples are what gives me the quickest and best output of my ideas.


Any particular artists/dj’s/ producers that really influenced you?

I started out in around the big beat days in the mid 90s. So the influences is on the breaks pioneers like The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers and of course Fat Boy Slim.

How’s the  music scene in this moment in your country?

I am living in Florida right now so there is not much of the type of breaks I do going around here.

Often particular cities are linked to certain sounds and sub genres. Do you think living in your city is reflected in your music?

Not really - all though being in the states has given me access to a lot of awesome soul and funk music to sample from.


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