Post by shaanti on Apr 17, 2007 12:04:48 GMT
Panjabi MC
Bobby Friction (Radio 1)
Transglobal Underground (DJ Set) feat.
Tim Whelan (Decks)
Gurjit Sirhe (Dhol)
Alongside:
Rich Reason
MSC
Farwaz Osman
Manga (Galaxy)
And Guests
Feel the bass bleed through the speakers buried in the walls and freak-out in style on Saturday 28 April, at Cargo in London as the originators of Fusion Break Beats A.K.A Shaanti demands your attention on the dancefloor. With Tim Whelan from Transglobal Underground and Gurjit Sirhe on Dhol, Bobby Friction from Radio 1, Panjabi MC and Shaanti’s residents you know this night can do no wrong,
Transglobal Underground. Having being on the rise with support for both their production (Dream of 100 Nations, International Times, Yes Boss Food Corner, Psychic Karaoke…) and performances from a number of leading voices in the world music scene progressive sound have helped this versatile collective cultivate an invincible growing reputation in UK, and through this their passport is picking up heavy custom abroad.
Being one of the most influential performers and innovators in fusion-world beats Transglobal Underground is undoubtedly one of the most exciting music collectives to emerge from the underground music world. Thriving with living traditions set in modern dance contexts their sound is a kaleidoscope of global influenced vibes. Their music is fertile grown for experimentalism as they cross cultures and redefine their musical roots, within innovative multi-ethnic surroundings and hard-hitting soundtracks. If you have not checked out them out lately, then don’t expect to find their beats not to be rocking, as they represent a growing hunger for global funked-up and fused-up dance sounds.
Long before Timbaland and Dr. Dre started using Desi music, DJ and producer and MTV Award Winner Panjabi MC (PMC) was mixing hip-hop and jungle with bhangra way before anyone else. Having first hit the scene with the release of his first 12" "Rootz" which caused a bit of controversy because he used a religious Muslim song in it. The 12" was taken off the market; but PMC continued making records. A steady release schedule throughout the '90s - including the albums "Souled Out," "Another Sellout," "Grass Roots," and "Legalised" - made him one of the most prominent names in bhangra, but one particular production changed PMC's profile from an UK Asian producer into a worldwide success. Recognised immediately for its use of the dynamic bass-line from the Knight Rider theme song (used similarly in Timbaland & Magoo's "Clock Strikes" and Busta Rhymes "Fire It Up,") in addition to its incorporation of the traditional dhol and tumbi instruments the track "Mundian To Bach Ke - Beware of the Boys" immanently blew-up! Having secured sample clearance, "Mundian To Back Ke" got a mainstream release, which successfully charted in at number 5 in the UK Top 40 charts. On top of this East meets West combo, rhymes from American rapper Jay-Z pump up the profile of the single giving the track its second international release. Moving forward to the present day PMC schedule is none stop as he tours the world.
Electronica; Fusion, Experimental, Downbeat. Broken Beat. Avant Hip-Hop. Break Beat Indi, Bhangra, Desi Beats, Bollywood (deep breath) These are some of the terms you might find to fit the music of Bobby Friction into a neat little box. The sense of Friction’s personal evolution comes across with securing not only one, but two-radio show’s on Radio 1 and on BBC Asian Network.
A DJ since the late 90s who has clocked up sets from India to Hounslow and had a hand in nearly all aspects of the dance music business. Immortalized with his own DJ sets, feted by the Desi - Beats cognoscenti, Bobby Friction is the man who turned the humble record deck into an artistic stage rammed full with drama and mind- tingling beats. He’s the decknician with magic in his fingers. Today he takes his sets and over 9 years of experience to crowds worldwide via his radio show’s, TV appearances or DJ sets. He’s a regular at the nations super clubs and is becoming a mainstay on the international circuit, taking in all the top clubs across the globe.
Birmingham’s original super-night continues to boast the most sensational and eclectic line-ups in the land and a night out at this London hotspot is a truly religious experience. With its global reputation founded on its diversity and willingness to showcase A-list headline acts alongside established residents such as Manga from Galaxy, Rich Reason and guests DJs MSC, Faraz Osman Fans should know what to expect from this collective and in this instance the latest bi-monthly instalment will not disappoint.
Venue:
Cargo
83 Rivington Street
London
Time:
8.00 pm - 3.00 am
Price:
£8 b4 9pm
£10 in advance/door
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Dress code:
Funky!
Info:
07968 366878
07968 260276
www.shaanti.co.uk
www.myspace.com/shaanticollective
www.cargo-london.com