Phutresonic started as a studio based project by Henry G (worked with Sarah Winton from “Nightmares on Wax – Carboot Soul" album and remixed Jeremy Sylvester tune “Bodypoppin” which was featured by Jay Cunning on Kiss FM) as an outlet for his love of breakbeat, hip hop, drum and bass, jazz and funk. He quickly realised he wanted to give a stronger song dynamic to his music and started working with vocalist/rapper MelanieJane (as featured on Fullcycle Records, Bluebox Records, Passenger Records “Girls and Boys” Breakbeat Anthem, 777 with Blu Rum 13 and Nuuf Records). They started doing some live PA’s and soon came across underground rapper/MC Jon Audio (209 – Bohemia Records, Oojammi – Glastonbury and O2 Academy as well being on the same bill and supporting the likes of Ugly Duckling, Jehst, Taskforce, Phi-life Cypher, Illaman, Scratch Perverts, Vadim and Atomic Hooligan). With this added vocal element they were able to develop song based tunes which they have defined as FUNK HOP. After numerous successful live PA shows(lovebox, jamm, SE 1 Club, V Fest), it became clear that a live band was the next step, and consequently the idea for the Phuturesonic live band was hatched.
Through playing in the underground scene they met Drummer Jimmy Norden (played with BBC radio, Don Lusher quartet, Good Looking Records-recording artist (LTJ Bukem/vincent trio + quintet), BBC concert Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Guildhall Symphony Orchestra, The Gadjo Club, Lazy Habits, Mantis Records 'live' artist, National Music Theatre, Michael Garrick, Liam Noble, Nitin Sawhney, Grimethorpe colliery band and Norman Jay) he seamlessly became part of the collective.
To complete the group a guitarist and bassist was necessary. They abducted old jam friend and funk maestro Jon Speedy (guitarist, songwriter & band m.d, has collaborated/performed with Zena Edwards, Munto Valdo, Soweto Kinch, Andreya Triana, Bushmen Of The Kalahari, Yaaba Funk, Jason Yarde, Jally Kebba Susso, Justina Omo, and Iman) to play guitar, last but by no means least the Dr. of Jazz; Adam King was recruited to play upright and electric bass.
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Good Luck for the Sunrise festival votes babe. Hoping to make it to the launch or your gig before on the 30th. Hope the new house is cool. Love from me xxx
Hey Mel....yeah i remember...and no worries...looking forward to seeing you guys rock it.....now get back in the studio and stop pissing about on myspace....Big Love....Si Chai
yo Mr henry G. how goes? Alphabetic Prophecy helped me become the first ever English speaking poet to win the Berlin Mano poetry Slam!Yeeeaaa. Hope catch ya soon. Love & Peace. D.J.D.xx
