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 :
MK3 Native Instrument

Winners in all Categories :
Lifetime subscription to Tunebula.com with 10 free playlist added to your next single with direct pitching to Spotify

- $100 worth of free Samples from Sound Track Loops

- $100 giftcard to Beatport Sounds

- The Title and bragging rights


-  Swag and Plaque
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