Sid Barcelona, Jon "JonH" Horvath, Rob Myers, Steve "Raskal" Raskin
Influences
James Brown, the JBs, Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Afrika Bambaataa, King Kamonzi, Parliament Funkadelic, Shirley Ellis, Aretha Franklin, Trouble Funk, Chuck Brown, Junkyard, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Yellowman, Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Eek a Mouse, Desmond Decker, Eric B & Rakim, EPMD, Beastie Boys, Mixmaster Mike, DJ Qbert, Gang Star, De La Soul, ATCQ, Jurassic 5, Blendcrafters, Ugly Duckling, 3rd Bass, Young MC, Showbiz & AG, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Minor Threat, Fugazi, Black Flag, The Makeup, Pink Floyd, Led Zepellin, The Who, Wicked Lester, Vinyl Ritchie, Malente, Ursula 1000, Mustafa Akbar, See-I, Rex Riddem, Jay Clue, Buster, Smalltown DJs, All Good Funk Alliance, Mat the Alien, Dynamo Production, LTJ Buken, Bryan Gee, Jumping Jack Frost, DJ Dan, Simply Jeff, Scott Henry, A Skillz & Krafty Kuts, Fingerlickin, Thievery Corporation, K&D, Derrick May, Le Tigre, Prince, The Cure, Sugarhill Gang, Michael Jackson, Whodini, Kool Moe Dee, Miles Davis, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, DJ Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Sly & the Family Stone, Deep Purple, The Jam, My Bloody Valentine, Happy Mondays, Stanton Warriors, Astralwerks, Flaming Lips, Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Augustus Pablo, Os Mutantes, The Pixies, Sonic Youth, Steely Dan, Bad Brains, Brian Eno, The Buzzcocks, The Beach Boys, Earth Wind and Fire, The Small Faces, The New Pornographers, Devo, Gang of Four, The Clash, John Coltrane, Johnny Cash, King Tubby, Ween, Wes Montgomery, Yes, XTC, Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, and so many more.....
The FORT KNOX FIVE is a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene. Having released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the midas touch for producing heavy hitting records.
Sid Barcelona, Jon Horvath, Rob Myers and Steve Raskin are the masterminds behind the FORT KNOX FIVE. They established Fort Knox Recordings in 2003 to release party-rocking music that crosses tempos and defies genres. Their world renowned ‘Fort Knox Sound’ has overtaken dance-floors with its distinct interweaving of live instrumentation with funky electronic breakbeats. In 2006 they released the critically acclaimed ‘The New Gold Standard’ to showcase the groundbreaking sounds from their premier funk and soul label.
The FORT KNOX FIVE’s talent for organic hooks has made them highly sought after producers and remixers. They have over 20 remixes to their credit, including monster mixes for A. Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Kraak & Smaak, Ursula 1000, Dynamo Productions, and Mo’ Horizons, as well as remixes for the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, and Bob Marley. The FORT KNOX FIVE has coined the term ‘Reminted’ to represent their signature remixing style. They released the first ‘Reminted’ CD showcasing some of their favorite productions in a continuous DJ mix in 2007.
Further cementing the FORT KNOX FIVE’s reputation, Afrika Bambaataa—the godfather of hip-hop—asked them to produce four tracks on his latest album Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light released on the legendary Tommy Boy Label.
Tapped by URB Magazine for its annual “Next 100” list, the FORT KNOX FIVE’s music has been featured on major compilations including the highly regarded Hôtel Costes Sept — and has been licensed to numerous films, television shows, commercials and video games. Most recently their music has been featured in the FRINGE tv show on Fox, and video games Tiger Woods 2009 & Facebreaker. They also finished exclusive production on six original interactive tracks in the Fort Knox style for EA Sports’ Skate 2 & Skate It game soundtracks.
As DJs, they know how to rock a party with infectious grooves that effortlessly move from funk, reggae, and hip-hop to prime time beats & breaks. Their unique DJ style has proven irresistible to clubgoers worldwide. They have performed on 5 continents, and in over 25 different countries. The Fort Knox Five have spun at some of the most prestigious venues in the world such as Madison Square Gardens in NYC, the Hollywood Bowl in LA, La Paloma in Barcelona, Fabric in London, and Die Registrateur in Munich just to name a few. Their music & skills caught the attention of Gwen Stefani, who asked the FORT KNOX FIVE to be her tour DJs for her Harajuku Lovers tour with the Black Eyed Peas. The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino hired the FK5 to provide musical direction for Eyecandy Sound Lounge. During their tenure at the club, it was the 3rd highest grossing venue out of all of the MGM/Mirage properties.
For their highly anticipated debut album, RADIO FREE D.C., the FORT KNOX FIVE took things back to their roots, and kept the vibe centered around the city they love, Washington D.C. Home to many pioneering artists like Marvin Gaye, Chuck Brown and Fugazi, they draw upon their city’s rich musical heritage of funk, soul, punk and hip-hop for their inspiration. The FORT KNOX FIVE invited their close friends from around the Nation’s Capitol, including Asheru (Unspoken Heard), Mustafa Akbar, Rootz & Zeebo (See-I), Sleepy Wonder, Javier Miranda, and Ian Svenonius (Nation of Ulysses/The Make Up) to help them create a record that captures DC’s musical diversity.
Keep a close eye and ear peeled for RADIO FREE D.C. REMIXED due out in July of 2009. This compilation will feature remixes of original tunes from the RADIO FREE D.C. album. Such luminaries as The Nextmen, A Skillz, Nick Thayer, Deekline & Ed Solo featuring Shunda K, Malente, and Sub Swara lent a hand to rework these songs into a completely new form.
In support of the release of RADIO FREE D.C. and RADIO FREE D.C. REMIXED, the FORT KNOX FIVE will tour as Djs, and a live band. For their live show, the FORT KNOX FIVE will perform as a full-on live band bringing many of the artists featured on the album to perform songs that will inspire, incite and unite audiences to “Funk 4 Peace!”
keep spreading good and amazing sounds! Funky Seventy thanks ahead of time... by Spreading the its Funk&Soul... Peace... Hugs Funky Greetings www.cdbaby.com/cd/funkyseventy
Am Samstag, den 18. Juli öffnet die Stadt der Elektronik ihre Pforten für die letzte Nacht vor der Sommerpause. Bumping House, Elektro & Nu School the whole night long mit: JOHNNY RAKETE, DJ CASIO & DNMK. Be part of it. Eis Am Styl - die Stadt der Elektronik.
Am 14. August öffnet der Bunker wieder seine Pforten. Gut gelaunt, erholt und mit einigen Verschönerungen sowie Neuigkeiten im Programm.
Tracklist: 1. Major Lazer – Hold The Line (Edu K Remix) 2. Wale & Lady Gaga – Chillin’ (Benzi & Willy Joy Remix) 3. Dj Sega – Colours 4. Solo – Afreaka 5. Platnum – Love Shy (Crazy Cousinz Remix) 6. Steve Angelo & Laidback Luke feat. Robin S – Show Me Love (Geeneus Mix) 7. The Wiseguys – Ohh La La (Qube Show Me Love mashup) 8. Party Ben – Ohh La La Summer Nights 9. Dj Ayres – Get Down 10. B-52’s – Love Shack (Dj Tonka Mix) 11. Kid Cudi – Day ‘N’ Night (Crookres Remix) vs. My Feelings (Medley Edit) 12. Dj Defkline & Red Polo – Player Haterz (Big Beat Remix) 13. Tittsworth – WTF (feat. Kid Sister & Paserock) (Dj Deekline & Ed Solo Remix) 14. Tomb Crew – Single Ladies Hate Beyonce 15. Cidinho and Doca – Rap Das Armas (Gregor Salto and Chuckie Remix) 16. Idiot Savant – Jumpin‘ N’ Pumpin’ 2.0 17. Major Lazer – Pon De Floor (BeatauCue Remix) DOWNLOAD IT! (zShare)
01. Kazey & Bulldog - For Da Real G's (French Fries Remix). 02. Zombie Disco Squad - Eurovision 03. Jesse Rose - Touch My Horn 04. Fagget Fairys - Samo Ti (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) 05. Dance Area - AA 24/7 06. Sidney Samson - Riverside 07. Mujava - Township Funk (Radioclit Remix) 08. Major Lazer & Vybz Kartel - Pon de Floor 09. Silvio Ecomo, Chuckie - Moombah 10. Franky Rizardo, Daniel Beasley - Voodoo 11. Diplo - Wassup Wassup feat. Rye Rye (Bart Bmore Remix) 12. Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - Look For The Woman (Fake Blood Remix) 13. Bart B More & Oliver Twizt - Finally 14. Alvaro - Ultimate Rise feat. Luxx (Seductive Remix) 15. Miike Snow - Animal (Fake Blood Remix) 16. Act Yo Age - The Flash (Dre Skull remix) 17. Surkin - White Knight Two (Laidback Luke Remix 18. Le Le - Breakfast (Mercury Remix) 19. Metronomy - Heartbreaker (Discodeine Mix) 20. Top Billin - One For The Ladies
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Please check out my new album "Feel The Fire" - The Remixes!
Including remixes by Smoove, Lack of Afro, Rephrase, AIFF, Thomas Blondet, Ed Royal, Una Mas Trio, Mash & Munkee, ALVO, Daytoner, The Uptown Felaz, JetTricks and Alan De Lanaire!