A barrel of Bassmonkeys
Bursting onto the clubland scene seemingly from out of nowhere, Bassmonkeys have quickly established themselves as one of the world’s most respected production and DJ teams. Already responsible for over 40 remixes and 30 original productions, including a staggering 17 top 10 club hits to date, Bassmonkeys are in constant demand from the largest club and pop record labels on the planet and have been featured on numerous top selling compilations.
In a very short space of time, the boys — hailed as Norwich’s answer to the Freemasons — have produced for and collaborated with some of the most respected vocalists in the game: Jocelyn Brown, Tara McDonald, Amanda Wilson, Andrea Britton, Crystal Waters, Abigail Bailey and CeCe Peniston to name but a few... and the list continues to grow at a rapid pace.
Dale Askew is the front-line producer for Bassmonkeys and is a naturally gifted sound engineer and studio wizard. Having honed his skills over the past 16 years, he has a wealth of musical and production knowledge to call upon. Whether producing funky, electro, bassline, or even pop, Dale always ensures that the quality levels and distinctive Bassmonkeys signature sound are in full effect.
As well as being a superb DJ, Danny Bond works closely with Dale in the studio. With his finger on the pulse of the club circuit, his executive production skills ensure that the finished tracks retain a killer dancefloor appeal. Danny is also a classically trained musician and his enviable keyboard ability and musical knowledge are regularly called upon.
Mike Chenery completes the trio and is a first-class club DJ, touring with Danny as they tear up dance floors the world over with their rocking DJ sets. With over 25 years experience between them, these guys are consummate professionals, able to tailor their sets to the vibe of a venue and the mood of a crowd to keep everyone “avin’ it” long into the night.
With the music industry now sitting up and taking notice, it’s just a matter of time before Bassmonkeys achieve the international crossover success they deserve, and all eyes will be on them in 2009, as the lads have some very special projects planned that look set to propel them into the stratosphere.
Here’s a Bassmonkeys discography:
“Thrill Bill” (Bassmonkeys)
“In The Moment” (as Liquid Nation featuring Abigail Bailey)
“Breathe Life” (Liquid Nation featuring Andrea Britton)
“Don’t Push Your Luck” (Ali-Burtash, on BIG U.S.)
“Always Be Together” (Bassmonkeys & Soulshaker featuring Andrea Britton on Fierce Angels)
“Another Valentine” (Bassmonkeys & Etherfox on Fierce Angels)
“Mini Skirt” (Mikro on GUT records)
“Let Me Go” (Ali Burtash, BIG U.S)
“Story Ends” (Bassmonkeys featuring Naomi Marsh, Fierce Angels)
“Only My Dream” (not yet released)
“Swing Love” (Bassmonkeys)
“How Do We Sleep” (Bassmonkeys)
“I Get A Rush” (Liquid Nation, Soul Trax)
“Ripper” (Liquid Nation, Audiofreaks)
...And some of their remixes:
Promised Land (Boogy Pimps featuring Steve Brookstein)
Falling (Eugene)
Say Yeah (Wiz Kalifa)
One Night in Beijing (Peyton)
Good For Me (Amanda Wilson)
Still the One (Shanie, AATW)
Oye Como Va (Tito Puente, Big In Ibiza)
Uncomplicated (Sally T)
More Man Than Man (Antigone, Yoctopus)
Afterparty (Fonseca & Lane)
My Little Secret (Destination X)
Dancefloor (Crystal Waters)
Fun Dip (Aesha Wax)
All About the Music (The All Starts featuring Jocely)
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Haven’t heard any of these tracks yet? Make sure you get your copy of Fierce Angels’ latest release “ESVIVE 2008” and get a dose of the funkiest tracks. For comments and suggestions e-mail me to rickydaker@gmail.com.
