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March 2011

DJ QUESTLOVE & CHRIS KEATING OF YEASAYER @ WEBSTER HALL NYC

By | In The News

DJ QUESTLOVE
CHRIS KEATING OF YEASAYER

Friday April 1 at Webster Hall

One of the world’s best DJs, the enigmatic DJ Questlove is jumping from your TV screens to the main stage at Webster Hall where he will be filling the room with a happy good time vibe that might sound to you a little bit like disco, soul classics, hip-hop, electro and other danceable nuggets of aural pleasures packaged only in a way that the man himself can do it.

Yeasayer frontman, the inestimable Chris Keating will be warming up the turntables… Alex English and Rekles, our G&B resident DJs will also be dropping some tunes…

$5 BEFORE MIDNIGHT WITH RSVP: CLICK HERE

Webster Hall: 125 E11th St between 3rd & 4th Ave.s
Doors 10pm. 19+ w/I.D.

GIRLS & BOYS MEETS BFM @ WEBSTER HALL W/CASPA, HELLFIRE MACHINA, AND MORE

By | In The News

CASPA [http://www.myspace.com/caspadubstep ]

Caspa grew up in West London, and was brought up on a diet of jungle & hiphop. At the time he wasn’t old enough to go to the jungle raves so had to be content with his tape packs of Brockie and Det. When garage emerged he naturally progressed into the sound and started attending garage raves.
After an injury which sadly ended his once promising basketball career, he bought his first pair of decks and started DJ’ing. And after receiving a free demo copy of Fruity Loops he started to experiment with the idea of building tracks in a computer program and got his first real taste of music production. Under the name Quiet Storm he made a tune called ‘Bass Bins’, which was picked up by BBC 1xtra’s J Da Flex who showcased on his Underground Knowledge Show in 2003. The next day he received a call from DJ Lombardo (the first resident of FWD) who had just started his label Fragile Beats and spoke with him about a possible release of the track he had heard the night before on radio.
Due to unforseen circumstances, the label never blossomed and the track never saw the light of day, but determined not to give up he pursued his ambitions by starting his own label Storming Productions in 2004 and started a weekly radio show on the prolific Rinse FM. With a successful year of working and releasing with artists such as Search & Destroy, Dubchild, Toasty Boy, DJ Narrows and Oris Jay the label was well established as one of the dominating labels of the time.
After receiving a demo from Swedish producers L-Wiz, he decided to start a sister label to Storming called Dub Police, this label’s focus was to give platform to up and coming artists and push the newly developing dubstep sound – it was also at this time he had his debut release under the alias of Caspa, after which he had a release on well known dubstep label Tempa (Rubber Chicken), which had been one of the largest tracks of the year and is still regarded by many as an anthem.
With a string of succesful releases from artists such as L-Wiz, N-Type, Rusko, The Others and of course his own productions under the Caspa alias, the label began to grow in to one the dominating labels within the newly formed dubstep genre.
After a number of highly successful releases and remixes, in October 2007, Caspa along with label artist Rusko, were appraoched by Fabric and asked to mix the 37th installment of the legendary FabricLive series, following on from estalished artists like John Peel, Fabio & Grooverider and DJ Craze. This was the first commercially available dubstep compilation and majorly helped bring the genre into the limelight, and for many listeners, it was the first time they were exposed to the music.
In 2008, Caspa joined highly respected artist agency ‘Coda’, this lead to a string of high profile gigs & festival performances such as Glastonbury, Global Gathering, Big Chill and Glade aswell as taking Caspa as far and wide as Israel, New Zealand, America, Canada and all across Europe and the UK.
Caspa’s recently started sister label to Dub Police; ‘Sub Soldiers’, was now thriving with two installments of the popular ‘Ave It’ series, amongst other huge tracks to come out of the label. It was also at this time that Caspa & Rusko were approached by Lennie De Ice to remix the foundation setting Jungle anthem ‘We I.E.’ which had been one of Caspa’s all time favourite dance tracks. Straight after, Caspa’s highly successful remix of TC’s drum and bass anthem ‘Where’s My Money’ had become one of the biggest dance tracks globally and had grown into one of the biggest crossover tracks of 2008, propelling dubstep to the masses.
Fast forward a year from the release of the FabricLive CD, Caspa and the Dub Police have found their home at Fabric, holding down a bi-monthly night alongside DJ Hype & Pascal’s True Playaz residency at this prestigious nightclub. With an album on the horizon, aswell as other major projects including a mix compilation and a remix for EMI, Caspa shows no signs slowing down, and 2009 is set be the year of the ghost.

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BFM w/Tinie Tempah, Hellfire Machina, and more @ Webster Hall

By | In The News

GBH & BFM Present THE WONDERMAN – ‘TINIE TEMPAH’ on March 18 @ Webster Hall in NYC

BRIT Awards 2011:
– Best Breakthrough
– Best Single (Pass Out)

MOBO Awards 2010:
– Best Breakthrough

Digital Music Awards 2010:
– Best Breakthrough

Urban Music Awards 2010:
– Best Newcomer
– Best Collaboration
– Best Hip Hop Act

WHO:
TINIE TEMPAH
www.facebook.com/tinietempahofficial

HELLFIRE MACHINA
http://www.facebook.com/HellfireMachina

+ GUESTS

WHEN:
Friday March 18th, 2011

WHERE:
Webster Hall:
125 E11th St between 3rd & 4th Ave.s

ENTRY:

$5 BEFORE MIDNIGHT WITH RSVP: http://newyork.going.com/tinietempah

http://www.websterhall.com/nightclub/c_friday_03182011.php
http://www.gbh.tv/

Doors 10pm. 19+ w/I.D.

GROUPS:
Bass Fueled Mischief – http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=190571266131
Girls & Boys – http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=70502875038

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TINIE TEMPAH

For decades, US music charts have seen what they call a “British Invasion” take place. From The Beatles and Rolling Stones to Wham!, Culture Club and Tears For Fears, this phenomenon does not seem to skip any generation. In the latest decade, we have seen Coldplay, Amy Winehouse., and more recently, artists like Taio Cruz and Jay Sean hit the top of the charts. It is with this in mind that the undisputed British breakout star of 2010, Tinie Tempah, has set his sights on America.

Tinie Tempah has had an incredible year – few debut artists boast three hit singles, a Glastonbury performance on the Pyramid stage and millions of YouTube views. He is officially certified as the best selling British debut act of 2010. Yet this 22 year-old artist has captivated music fans, celebrities and critics alike in just a matter of months.

Tinie began the year as a newly signed artist in the melee of other musicians hoping to make an impact on the UK music scene. His major label debut single Pass Out hit No.1, and has since had in excess of 11 million views. Its follow-up, Frisky, shot straight to No.2 and has been viewed over 8 million times. Combined, both singles have sold upwards of 750,000 copies. His third single, Written In The Stars, reached #1 and thus far, he has sold over one million singles in the UK alone. His debut album, Disc-Overy, debuted at #1 in the UK, and went gold in its first week, further proving his star power. Tinie plans to duplicate this success streak in the US by introducing himself with his number one UK banger Pass Out followed by the melodic, and also number one UK single, Written In The Stars.

Written In The Stars, produced by Swedish powerhouse Ishi, details the 21 year-old’s past, present and future ambitions. “I’m trying to live the dream and other people can do the same if they put their mind to it. That’s what the song is about. You can do everything I’ve done, if you’re determined and driven enough.” Featuring the incredible vocals of Boston newcomer Eric Turner, the epic, synth-led single features crisp drums, razor-sharp guitars and a considered message delivered in Tinie’s uniquely credible style. “I used to be the kid that no-one cared about, that’s why you have to keep screaming till they hear you out,” raps Tinie.

While the first singles sound like bonafide radio smashes, they are just a taste of what’s to come on Tinie’s debut album, Disc-Overy, set for release in May 2011. As well as highlighting the finer things in life that success can offer, Tinie details the lows of fame and fortune, as well as offering a candid insight into his childhood growing up in south London. “On every single song you’ll get a line that reveals what life was, and is, like for me. I recorded a lot of it after Pass Out went to No.1, so that gave me a chance to reflect on life before and after achieving success. When I’m in the studio, it’s just me in my tracksuit, a bottle of water and my thoughts. Going to No.1 gave me a chance to consider how far I’ve come, but also how far I intend to go.”

An incredibly confident debut, Disc-Overy certifies Tinie’s absolute ability to achieve worldwide success. With Tinie already on the US radar thanks to remixes with Diddy and Snoop, Disc-Overy reasserts his global appeal by offering inventive production and a range of rhymes that are in turn frank and funny. The diverse and imaginative album features collaborations with Ellie Goulding and Kelly Rowland and production from Labrinth (Pass Out, Frisky), newcomer Ishi, Al Shux (Jay-Z’s Empire State Of Mind) and Naughty Boy (Chipmunk, Wiley), as well as renowned dance producers Swedish House Mafia.

The song Simply Unstoppable underscores Tinie’s roots while Swedish House Mafia have created an undeniable dancefloor anthem in the form of Miami 2 Ibiza, and Naughty Boy delivers a deliciously brooding pop number Let Go, featuring Emile Sande. One of Tinie’s personal favourites, the laidback Snap talks about chronicling life photographically, including “My mom and dad’s wedding picture, which is my favourite photo in the world”, while Wonderman features Ellie Goulding and is produced by Labrinth. “I wanted this album to be really raw, not only in terms of the production but the guests. I was only interested in working with people I really respect and who I’m a fan of. I met Ellie very early on, we swapped numbers and after that we started living very parallel worlds; the same festivals, interviews and so on. It made total sense to have her on the album.”

He may be distinctive in his delivery and creative in his approach to the business of music, yet the charismatic rapper’s own background is much like an average kid anywhere in the world. “I’ve never tried to be anything than what I am. I was well bought up, I liked school, I liked learning, I’m well educated, I’m well spoken,” Tinie reflects. His mom and dad were keen to keep their kids away from trouble, moving the family from Peckham to Plumstead when Tinie was 11. It’s thanks to his capital city upbringing that Tinie has been able to achieve all he has. “London is one of the only places in the world where you can live in a council block and see a beautiful semi-detached house across the street. Growing up around that was inspirational, it kept me motivated.” Yet, despite success on the underground, few would have predicted just how hugely successful he would become.

Since signing, he has accomplished more than anyone might have imagined – yet for this driven young man, it’s clearly just the beginning of an already incredible career. With a long-term goal in mind, Tinie is far from a one-hit wonder. This pragmatic, prudent MC is mindful of the decisions he makes, and has big plans for himself.