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

LINK

https://www.facebook.com/plumpdjs/

http://plumpdjs.co.uk

https://www.beatport.com/artist/plump-djs/2955

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

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?

Please check out our sites:

BP- https://www.beatport.com/label/ravesta-records/23009

FB- https://www.facebook.com/ravestarecords/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/RavestaRecords

SC-  https://soundcloud.com/ravesta-records

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/0Fdv7R5eNr2jbayA3qCDCn

Send us an email: info@ravesta.com  

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

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 

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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 

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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.

LINKS:

http://www.badboe.com

https://www.beatport.com/artist/badboe/70834

https://soundcloud.com/badboe

https://www.facebook.com/BadboE-137738785556/

Press contact

djbb@breakbeat-paradise.com

Stex announces his new album - Spirit Of Funk Vol.3

Stex is on a roll right now and he returns with another action funky album - Spirit Of Funk Vol.3.

This is the second album of the year.

Stex is dedicated to bringing you the very finest in the funkier spectrum of the funk breakbeat scene.

With 14 originals and a killer mix to boot, Stex is causing some serious damage with this funkycollection.

Young NRG Productions manage to incorporate so many elements of electro music into single arrangements, and these tunes are surely what is needed to get the dancefloor going; whether it's your bag or not, you won't be able to resist their funky touch.

https://www.beatport.com/release/spirit-of-funk-vol-3/2160584

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