Basement Freaks

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2011-09-22T03:00:00.001+02:00

Basement Freaks September Juno Records Charts

2011-09-18T01:26:00.002+02:00

Basement Freaks September Records Charts

1.J ROC - Nickelodeon EP (12") - BOMBSTRIKES
2.STICKYBUDS - Ghetto Funk Presents Stickybuds (12") - GHETTO FUNK
3.TELEPHUNKEN - Latin Demon (12") - BIG M PRODUCTIONS
4.BASEMENT FREAKS - Something Freaky (12") - JALAPENO
5.The DANCEFLOOR OUTLAWS - Disco Cakes Vol 3 (12") - DISCO CAKES
6.CMC & SILENTA - Feature Breaks Volume 1 (12") - ROCA
7.BADBOE - One Of Those Days EP (12") - BREAKBEAT PARADISE
8.PIMPSOUL - Let's Do It (Right Now) (12") - BOMBSTRIKES
9.DANCEFLOOR OUTLAWS/COLDVET - Allstar 45 (7") - GHETTO FUNK
10.MOTOR CITY DRUM ENSEMBLE/VARIOUS - DJ Kicks (2xLP) - K7

Check out the vinyls on Juno

Ursulla 1000 - Baby Laser Love (Basement Freaks Remix)

2011-08-31T14:30:00.000+02:00

The Brooklyn, N.Y. producer mixes layers of electronic synth lines,
throwback beats and club-ready rocking on his latest record.

Ursulla 1000 - Baby Laser Love (Basement Freaks Remix) by Basement Freaks

Basement Freaks Summer Mix

2011-08-26T13:07:00.001+02:00

Basement Freaks Summer Mix by Basement Freaks

Basement Freaks have had an action packed summer which has seen them play at prestigious events around the globe such as Glastonbury (UK) and Shambhala (Canada). As the summer festival season comes to a close, George (the main man behind the freaks) has put together a treat of a DJ Mix for you to download. Enjoy!

Basement Freaks Summer Mix

1.Intro
2.Basement Freaks ft Mc Lozen - Records In The Crate
3.Basement Freaks - Mo Diggity
4.Basement Freaks - Clap Ya Hands
5.Basement Freaks - The Balkan Jam
6.Cmc & Silenta ft Penny - Funky Town (Nick Thayer remix)
7.Featurecast - Ike's School
8.A.Skillz - California Soul
9.Nick Thayer - Ladies Love Cool Jams
10.Basement Freaks - Down In The Basement
11.Datsik-Firepower (Munchi Moombahcore Rmx)
12.Small Town Djs - Got Your Money (Odp Remix)
13.Pimpsoul Ft MC Shureshock - Lets Do It (Basement Freaks Remix)
14.Excision - Reploid (Neon Steve Remix)
15.JRoc (Sould Out Djs) - Nickelodeon
16.Asteriod Galaxy Tour - Golden Age (Pimpsoul refunk)
17.Neon Steve - Hello Goodbye (J-Roc Sould Out Djs Re-Rub)
18.Basement Freaks - Lets Get It Started
19.Busta ft Claire G - Take Control (Acapella)
20.Basement Freaks - Something Linguistix
21.A.Skillz - Sex Mashine Bootie
22.Flux Pavilion - Gold Dust (Featurecast edit)
23.Don Diablo ft. Dragonette - Animale (Datsik Remix)

JAL 120 - Makes Me Wanna Scream

2011-08-16T01:59:00.000+02:00

Basement Freaks return with a P-Funk influenced cut taken from their debut album, Something Freaky. With the Prince style vocals of the band’s lead singer, this funk number has the retro feel of the classics but delivers a modern sound that is blowing up in many current DJ sets.

First on the remix tip is the Dancefloor Outlaws. A collective of DJ / Producers who have remixed the Dub Pistols for Sunday Best and have releases on Ed Solo’s Disco Cakes and the Ghettofunk label. Next up is Canadian DJ Wood whose moombahton spin will definitely find a home in the DJ’s digital crate. Finally, Blend Mishkin’s take is a Dancehall inspired Ghettofunk riddim.

Basement Freaks Canadian tour 2011 announced

2011-07-06T21:30:00.002+02:00

Basement Freaks - Get down boogie (Fab Samperi remix) 'performed' by Fab Samperi on national Dutch TV!

2011-07-06T06:01:00.002+02:00

BJ 019 Basement Freaks - The Art of Afro Remixes

2011-07-06T04:41:00.001+02:00

BJ 019 Basement Freaks - The Art of Afro Remixes by Basement Freaks

Basement Freaks-The Art of Afro gets massive remix treat from
Dj Hero & new blood breakers from Budapest homies Nynfus Corporation!
Heavy support from Dj Icey make those joints a shure shot for the
Nu Skool lovers!

"Booty Shakin Funk Merchant Basement Freaks gets the rerub treatment from Denver Colorado's DJ Hero and all things Boom breakout on the dancefloor!"

Dj Icey

Released by: Bombastic Jam
Release/catalogue number: BJ 019
Release date: Jul 6, 2011

Ghetto Bass Dj Mix by Basement Freaks

2011-07-05T02:00:00.000+02:00

Here is the latest mix including exclusive new tune from Basement Freak"s upcoming ep on Ghetto Funk,some new hot Bombastic Jams & some serious remix action !

Ghetto Bass Dj Mix by Basementfreaks on Mixcloud

DELimentarys Bombastic Jam 4 deck mix 'Tips & Tricks

2011-06-28T11:16:00.001+02:00

CHECK OUT THE 4 DECKMIX

Here's another hot 4 deck production from the nimble fingered Delimentary, slamming together the back catalogue from funky breaks label Bombastic Jam. (www.bombasticjam.com) All track info/remix credits can be found in the video.

A series of 5 tips and tricks will be posted soon that will give you an idea of how Del creates these complex mixes -- so you can see just how it's done.

If you like your music on the funky side, made with real pride and passion with unique twist then the Bombastic Jam label is for you!

Run by the enigmatic Greek breaks ambassador George Fotiadis aka Basement Freaks, and featuring productions and remixes from top artists such as, Dj Wood, Jayl Funk, Tom Drummond, Philly Blunt, Fuzzbox Inc, Hain Teny, Quasamodo, Busta, Umbo, Bad Monkeys, Pimpsoul and Telephunken the label is certainly defining the new sound that is "Ghetto Funk" (www.ghettofunk.co.uk)

Many thanks to Mark at www.wowmedialtd.com for his amazing filming and editing skills, to Ian Jordan, Delimentary's Manager and to George at Bombastic Jam for asking Del to do it in the first place!

CHECK OUT TIPS & TRICKS

Tips & Tricks Vol 1

Tips & Tricks Vol 1

www.bombasticjam.com

REGROOVED: The Ghetto Funk Shambhala Pre Party featuring 3 Int'l Headliners

2011-06-22T03:30:00.002+02:00

With Shambhala just around the corner, The Moo Crew is proud to present the 3rd instalment of our Regrooved Canada events - this time with 3 international headliners!

Ghetto Funk - as both a label and sound - has quickly gained popularity around the world for its dedication to big basslines, multiple tempos, and an always fun and funky dancefloor. The 2011 Shambhala lineup boasts an incredible 12 artists from the international Ghetto Funk roster!

So, we're bringing in a few of these acts in advance to Vancouver for this Shambhala Pre-Party: Prolific producer, Basement Freaks, all the way from Greece for his first Canadian appearance. Bass heavy Busta from Australia. DJ Wash of Funk The System from Brazil. And Canada's very own duo, The Funk Hunters.

BJ 017 Basement Freaks - Bombing The Jayamz

2011-04-20T03:16:00.002+02:00

BJ 017 Basement Freaks - Bombing The Jayamz by Basement Freaks

Prepare yourselves for a veritable feast of musical goodness as everyones favorite funk technician Basement Freaks presents a huge package of fresh worldly beats straight into your inbox with the latest release on Bombastic Jam.

For this bumper five track collection the hardest working man in ghetto funk delivers the trademark phatness that you've come to expect but pushes the boundaries by heavily drawing on music that has influenced him throughout his career to date, which includes the hugely successful and critically acclaimed Something Freaky album that dropped earlier in the year on the mighty Jalapeno Records.

Opening track The Art Of Afro drags you kicking and screaming straight into the thick of the action with bleeps and swirling synth lines before unleashing a speaker busting bassline that'll make your cheeks wobble and your toes curl. Polka Step is not only the name of the next track but possibly the start of it's own genre. Only Basement Freaks would think to fuse this classic age old European style of music with one of the heaviest forms of current dance music in such a way, and only he would do it so amazingly well. They say that every real musical genius is a little crazy and non-conformist and the proof that this artist is far from 'the norm' is delivered in Symphony Of The Devil. And if you've been checking out what's hot recently then you'll have heard that the freshest beats are Balkan. You'll know why when you wrap your ears around The Balkan Jam which also features the talented vocals of George Perin who you'll recognise from the smash hit single Something Freaky, arguably Basement Freaks' seminal release and rinsed by top jocks across the whole dance music scene. Wrapping up this diverse EP is A Day After, a more blissed out affair sampling a famous Eve melody which will leave you purring with musical satisfaction.

Bombastic Jam continues to come correct with the freshness and we're confident that with this selection we're giving you a bunch of firing tracks that will be rocking your dancefloors throughout the upcoming Summer months and beyond.

Relese Date : 28 April

Busta - Take Control feat Claire G (Basement Freaks Remix)

2011-04-18T20:21:00.001+02:00

Busta - Take Control feat Claire G (Basement Freaks Remix)

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Take Control Ft Claire G (Basement Freaks remix) by Bombastic Jam

Pimpsoul - Lets Do It (feat MC Shureshock) - Basement Freaks Mix

2011-04-07T20:49:00.001+02:00

Pimpsoul - Lets Do It (feat MC Shureshock) - Basement Freaks Mix

Pimpsoul- Lets do it (Basement Freaks Remix) by Basement Freaks

11 April - Vinyl ep with Lets Do It (feat MC Shureshock) -
Original Mix/Basement Freaks/Dub Mix & Get Original

digi release with extra track Twist It and Acapella of Lets Do It as well.

Booooom!

Out on Bombstrikes Records

JAL 114 Basement Freaks - Get Down Boogie

2011-03-07T23:49:00.001+01:00

JAL 114 Basement Freaks - Get Down Boogie

Taken from the Something Freaky album on Jalapeno Records.
Digital release with remixes out by Jalapeno Records 4 of April

JAL 114 Basement Freaks - Get Down Boogie by Basement Freaks

Basement Freaks-Something Freaky LP

Nneka & Ade Bantu - Am Waiting (Basement Freaks Remix)

2011-03-06T03:32:00.004+01:00

The collab between the wellknowed Afro Rap Singer Ade Bantu & Basement Freaks keeps well going.After the "Make Money" track that is featering on Basement Freaks latest album,they are working some new tracks for Ade Bantu s upcoming album recorded in Nigeria.

Here is the remix for the track BANTU feat. NNEKA "I am waiting"

Nneka & Ade Bantu - Am Waiting (Basement Freaks Remix) by Basement Freaks

Check out the video of the original song on YouTube

BANTU feat. NNEKA "I am waiting"

February Charts on Juno Download

2011-03-01T04:38:00.004+01:00

Basement Freaks have just finished a small European tour with performances in
UK, Germany, Ukraine, Hungary & Holland and heading to Greece next week for
some more shows! Right time for a Basement Freaks chart.
Support the artists and the labels and buy the music from Juno download.

February Charts

1.BASEMENT FREAKS- Get Down Boogie (Jalapeno Records)

2.MAX SEDGLEY FEAT TASITA D MOUR - Superstrong (Basement Freaks remix)(Jalapeno Records)

3.BASEMENT FREAKS - Something Freaky (Extended Mix) (Jalapeno Records)

4.UMBO & BAD MONKEYS - Come Together (Philly Blunt remix)(Bombastic Jam)

5.BASEMENT FREAKS - Here Comes Our Dilla (Stickybuds remix feat The Rootsellers)(Bombastic Jam)

6.THE BEEKEEPERS - Sea Change (Jalapeno Records)

7.A SKILLZ - Strawberry Jam Forever (Insane Bangers)

8.TOM DRUMMOND/PHILLY BLUNT - Rock The House (original mix)(Bombastic Jam)

9.PHUNK SINATRA VS BASEMENT FREAKS - Sound Like That (Basement remix)(Breakbeat Paradise Recordings)

10.DJ DEFKLINE/RED POLO - G6 Turbo (Booty Breaks UK)

11.A SKILLZ VS NICK THAYER - Rock the Spot (Insane Bangers)

BJ 015 Basement Freaks Remixed

2011-03-01T02:13:00.001+01:00

The 1st Basement Freaks Remixed Compilation featering
remixes from some of the best producers in the Nu Funk scene.

Release Date 15 March

www.bombasticjam.com

BJ 015 Basement Freaks Remixed by Bombastic Jam

Weekend Gigs 25-26 Feb

2011-02-25T17:41:00.000+01:00

25.02.2011 @ Hotel Shanghai - Essen (Germany)

26.02.2011 @ Bambeats Party - Groningen (Holland)

Order your Basement Freaks album

2011-02-25T17:26:00.001+01:00

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Now available for download exclusive from Juno

Parker - Dub In The Jungle (Basement Freaks Remix)

2011-02-25T17:24:00.000+01:00

BJ 014 Parker - Dub In The Jungle
Rel date 14 March

Parker hits the Bombastic Jam camp!
no need of special introduction for one of the most
succesful producers at the moment, Parker comes
with a Dubstep banana joint to stick in to yo soundsystem
and get played loud.On the flip side a laid back dubstep
remix by Basement Freaks.

www.bombasticjam.com

BJ 014 Parker - Dub In The Jungle by Bombastic Jam

Thunderball - Make Your Move (Basement Freaks Remix )

2011-02-09T05:46:00.003+01:00

Thunderball - Make Your Move (Basement Freaks Remix )

on forthcoming album
"12 Mile High Remixed" (ESL Music)

Thunderball - Make Your Move (Basement Freaks Remix ) by Basement Freaks

Max Sedgley - Superstrong (Basement Freaks Remix)

2011-01-22T08:01:00.003+01:00

Format: 12″ Vinyl/Digital
Cat no: JAL109
Release Date: 28/02/2011

Superstrong is the third single to be taken from Max Sedgley’s supremely funky album Suddenly Everything. Having won the accolade of having one of the remixes of 2010 on itunes – Max steps up his game with the release of Superstrong. Fusing funk, disco and house on the original version – Max shows why he remains at the top of his game as an in demand producer and remixer.
Superstrong remixes come courtesy of disco dons Faze Action who deliver a killer mid tempo nu-disco bomb with beautifully melancholic piano chords underpinned by a driving bassline. Labelmates Basement Freaks turn in a raw funky breakbeat banger to complete the package. Vocals come courtesy of live band member Tasita D’Mour herself a widely recognised soul diva with releases on the world’s best house labels including Defected, Azuli and Purple.
Max Sedgley shot to fame on the back of the worldwide smash “Happy”. Following an album release on Rob Da Banks Sunday Best and a headlining world tour he signed his second album to Jalapeno Records.

Max Sedgley - Superstrong (feat. Tasita D'Mour) by Jalapeno Records

Disco Life (Club Report)

2011-01-21T03:40:00.001+01:00

Click image to order your vinyl copy from Jalapeno Records Shop.

Basement Freaks “Disco Life EP”

BASEMENT FREAKS - DISCO LIFE EP - [JALAPENO]

Basement Freaks is actually Greece’s George Fotiadis, who presents four tracks well-endowed in the funk department. The title cut sets up a solid boogie synth-line for 90s-style filtered disco action with cool vocals from Jazzmin and George Perins. Three more tracks - old school JB funk of ’Hit The Flame’, ’Here We Go Again’ and ’Something Freaky’ - keep the party spirit simmering making for another red hot pepper for this esteemed label.
Kris Needs – DMC Update

Greece has got the nu-funk massive and leader of the pack is Thessaloniki’s George Fotiadis the man known as Basement Freaks. George has been dropping breakbeat science for nu-funk scene leaders GoodGroove , US funk breaks outpost Funk Weapons (run by All Good Funk Alliance) and Smoove’s Wack Records as well as Washington DC’s ESL, Austria’s Innvision, San Francisco’s Aniligital, Breakbeat Paradise and Manmade. ‘Disco Life’ has original vocals by Jazzmin and George Perins. All tracks are feel-good party stompers but for me the stand-out by a mile is ‘Something Freaky’, which is hugely-funky with Prince-like vocals. If you liked ‘Push Up’ by the Free Stylers you
will love this.

Awesome 9/10
Rennie Pilgrem – I-DJ Magazine Breaks

DJ Comments – Positive

Fedde Le Grand (Flamingo – Worldwide)
‘Fucking AMAZING. The best dance music I’ve heard in a long time!!!
Something Freaky is my favorite. Will def be in my radio show.’

ATFC (Various – UK)
‘Nice - interesting stuff, will keep an eye on these guys.’

Kid Kenobi (Various – Worldwide)
‘Time to bring back the funk. Bring on the re-evolution.’

Michael Reinboth (Compost Records – Germany)
‘I like this, funky fresh and def good for few plays. Support.’

Crystal Method (Various – Worldwide)
‘I'm diggin this release. Sure to bring any party to life. My favs
are Hit The Flame and Something Freaky.’

Rennie Pilgrim (TCR / IDJ Magazine / Various – Worldwide)
‘Like the EP especially 'Something Freaky' which I think is top drawer.
Have reviewed it in iDJ.’

Pete Jordan (Spectrum/The Majeure Force/iDJ Magazine - UK)
‘Strong release - definitely will be playing Hit the Flame and Here We Go Again! Big tunes. Full support.’

Freddie Fresh (Various – USA)
‘Very dope indeed!’

Severino (HorseMeatDisco - london)
‘Really like this..groovy and sexy....Hot disco stuff!!’

Plaza De Funk (Various – UK)
‘4 funky bombs that are sure to go off at any party. Full support!!’

Russ / Cuban Brothers (Various – UK)
‘Wow, what a funky ep. 9/10.’

Found Sounds (DJ Magazine / Various – London)
‘Disco Life and Hit The Flame here...maybe a slight overuse of certain samples though.’

Hexidecimal (Spectrum – Nottingham)
‘Nice set of down beat funk, Disco Life is my pick of the bunch, good work!’

Maelstrom (Various – France)
‘Lovin this release, will perfectly fit in my funk sets, I'll give it a spin on saturday for a start Hit the Flame is the one thats doin it for me, trademark Jalapeno funk with the groove locked in and the the booties shakin.’

Philly Blunt (Ambar / Boomtick / NSB Radio – Australia)
‘Loving the whole EP! Awesome stuff that'll be getting plenty of spins.
4/5.’

DJ Love (Stellar Music – USA)
‘This is right up my alley. Basement Freaks do it again! "Hit The Flame" is a rocker, for sure. I'm all over that one.’

Gino Silano (Various – London)
‘Excellent 4 tracks to start the year off with I love them all, great party tracks to play mid set at the Keston Lodge, The Fellow and the Defecters Weld. I will also be playlisting all tracks at the above venues.’

Boom Monk Ben (Solid Steel / Mixed Bizness - UK)
‘This is a great party record that will get played and played. Each track works well on it's own and will provide me with plenty dancefloor action across all 4 tracks.’

Groove Diggerz (Breakin Even – UK)
‘Lovin this, really nice disco bizniss!! Love it.’

Richie Balboa (NSB Radio / Various – UK)
‘This is awsome, Top Grade nu funk, full support from me and NSB Radio. Here we go again is probably my favourite, will be on my Juno podcast next month for sure!’

Craig Woodrow (Various – Brighton)
‘Yeah Hit the flame hits the spot!!’

Ashley Beedle (Various – Worldwide)
‘Thanks for the Disco Life EP. Really into the Hit The Flame track. Will be spinning and supporting.’

Justin Rushmore (Finger Lickin – Worldwide)
‘Awesome release great mid tempo funker that steers the right side of 'clap your hands' cheese.’

John Jones (Hed Kandi / Stereo Sushi – UK)
‘Really cool disco vibes EP here. All tracks are slamming!’

Graeme Park (Various – UK)
‘Wonderful! "Hit The Flame"!’

Dj Prosper (French Breaks)
‘It's been really fast cause i knew those tracks before. My two fav track are "Hit the Flame" & "Something Freaky" wich is a real FUNKY BOMB! "Disco Life" & "Here we go again" are not my cup of tea cause of the vocal. Anyway it's still a great release. I put a 7 / 10. Well done Mr George.’

HARPER (Radio Euro / Laif magazine – Poland)
‘This is very good release and excellent party funk music. All tunes are quality but i'm not really into these female vocals here so it's all about "Hit The Flame" and "Something Freaky" for me. Strong radio (Funkadelia show) and club support from me on these two tunes.’

Greg Fenton (DMC Update / Various – UK)
‘I liked Hit The Flame - good response.’

Da Wiseguy (Various – Dublin)
‘Fan-bloody-tastic! Getting more and more back into my funky shit, and jalapeno is where it's at. top stuff - will blare out on the show tomorrow...may even be TUNE OF THE WEEK...!? :)’

Nico De Ceglia (Codex / Various – London)
‘Disco Life is nice.’

Kickflip (Various – Sheffield)
‘Wickedly funky stuff once again! Favourite is Something Freaky, with
Hit The Flame close up behind.’

That Girl DJ (Boomslang / NSB Radio - Cambridge)
‘Loving the funk! Definitely supporting this one, getting lots of play on the radio show. Thanks for sending.’

Adam Fogarty (Breakonomics – Ireland)
‘Big fan of the Basement Freaks for a number of years now, great to see them on Jalepeno. Hit the Flame charted at 5 in our chart. Great release. Will be supporting live too.’

Clare Scott (Ibiza Voice)
‘Nice stuff, not normally into vocals but Disco Life is the one for me. Reminds me of Kyoto Jazz Massive/LLorca with a disco edge.’

Mr Sushi (Botchit – UK)
‘Great stuff here 'Hit The Flame' is the winner.’

DJ Comments – Negative

Mr No Hands (Mixmag Breaks)
‘Great production, bit too 'pop' for me though.’

Found Sounds (DJ Magazine / Various – London)
‘Disco life and hit the flame...all cool but a little repetitious on certain samples.’

on MIXMAG"s Secret Weapon

2011-01-21T02:34:00.001+01:00

on I-DJ mag (Download it)

2011-01-20T10:06:00.001+01:00

Enzo Siffredi - G Swing (Basement Freaks Remix)

2011-01-20T09:55:00.000+01:00

Released on Erase Records

Enzo Siffredi - G Swing (Basement Freaks Remix) by Basement Freaks

Disco Life

2011-01-20T08:44:00.000+01:00

Basement Freaks have began to cement their name in the Nu Funk scene with huge support from the brothers and sisters in the struggle.

The Disco Life EP is a funk laced dance floor bomb that will appeal not only to the Funk Breaks aficionados but across Nu Disco, Breakbeat and House.

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Beat Dilla Remixed EP

2011-01-20T08:32:00.001+01:00

Having dropped this Dilla-inspired EP earlier in the year, Greece's Basement Freaks release this remixed version of the original four tracks - all of which are must-hear's for fans of quality nu-funk. "Here Come Our Dilla" gets a bustling overhaul by Stickybuds, while Renegades of Jazz retool "Mission Jazz" into something Latin-flavoured and languid. Umbo brilliantly uses chops from Labi Siffre's "I Got The Blues" on "Soul Men", while the mighty Telefunken works "Boogaloo Express" into a psych-rock cum D&B delight.

BJ 010 Basement Freaks - Beat Dilla Remixed by Bombastic Jam

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Oldschool Jam E.P

2011-01-20T08:25:00.000+01:00

BJ 006 Basement Freaks - Oldschool Jam E.P by Bombastic Jam

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The Swingers Club

2011-01-20T08:20:00.001+01:00

BJ 005 Basement Freaks - The Swingers Club by Bombastic Jam

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Beat Dilla "EP"

2011-01-20T08:06:00.000+01:00

Headed by Greek producer and supreme beat-head George Fotiadis,
these four nu-funk bombs under his Basement Freaks moniker mixes up live production with samples in the vein of the titular hero, J Dilla. "Here Comes Our Dilla" mixes cop-show guitars and clavs with a flute that sit on top of the tune like a glace cherry on a cupcake. "Mission Jazz" does a neat trick by combining James Brown's "Funky President" beat with a bossa nova sway, while the Godfather gets further recognition on "Soul Men" which kicks off with a JB-style "are you ready?" intro from the band. "Boogaloo Express" alone is worth snapping up the EP for though - a lively Northern Soul stomper that'll never go out of style.

BJ 003 Basement Freaks-Beat Dilla "EP" by Bombastic Jam

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Basement Freaks - Something Freaky 12"

2011-01-15T09:49:00.000+01:00

Basement Freaks - Something Freaky 12" (Jalapeno 105) by Basement Freaks

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Reviews

Crowd warming gold. Thessaloniki based Greek-Funk don, George Fotiadis gets busy in the studio with the Prince inspired vocals of Georges Perin and soul singer Jazzmin to create some sleaze driven early doors grime. Bad-ass funkadelic remixes from Colombo, Max Sedgley and heavy weight contender, Pimpsoul. Winners all round. 3/5
Mr No Hands – Mixmag Breaks

Basement Freaks' soon to drop album is something lots of people are getting very excited about,
and Jalapeno ramp up the anticipation here by releasing the title track along with some storming remixes.The awesome original is about as close as you can get to a modern day prince sounding track.Think 'Push Up' with an extra dose of funk and you're almost there.
Remixes come from label cohort Max Sedgley who keeps the funk levels sky high then adds a gnarly bassline to toughen things up a bit,whilst breaks don Columbo turns
in a rolling techy mix with jackin'elements that works really well.
Pimpsoul steals the show though with his trademark phat beats and even phatter basslines
to keep the ghetto-funk crowd happy.

I-DJ MAG breaks
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Feedback

Rennie Pilgrem (TCR – Worldwide)
‘I still love the original best and have reviewed that one and bigged-it-up in the current issue of IDJ Mag.’

Fort Knox Five (Various – USA)
‘Really hard to choose a favorite on this blinding EP!! It is a toss up
between the original, the Pimpsoul, and Max Sedgley. They are all dope!
The Basement Freaks are at the top of the game right now!! RESPECT!!’

Mr No Hands (Mixmag Breaks / Various – UK)
‘Super tight , ultra funky lot, cant choose a fav mix, all rock!’

Graeme Park (Various – UK)
‘Yes, yes, YES! In next week's show. No question about it!’

Aldo Vanucci (Various – UK)
‘Max sedgely wins that round. Wicked mix.’

Ursula 1000 (Various – USA)
‘Nice 1----i'm all over this—yum!’

Plaza De Funk (Various – UK)
‘Original and Pimpsoul remix for me!!’

Mooqee (Bombstrikes – UK)
‘Pimpsoul smashes it on the remix...great stuff’

Parker (Various – UK)
‘Banging package, feeling Max's remix the most.’

General Midi (Various – Worldwide)
‘Really feeling this, dead heat between the Sedgley / Pimpsoul mixes’

The Crystal Method (Various – Worldwide)
‘All mixes are strong but the Original and Max Sedgley remix are my favs. Loving this!’

2010 What a year for Basement Freaks

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George Fotiadis is a Producer/DJ and founder of the Bombastic Jam digital label.

2010 was a breakthrough year for George”s musical career.
First up was an album titled “Debut” as Smokey Bandits which was a big hit in his native Greece
and received plaudits around the world.

Dedicated by George to his late father it was a collaboration with Dimitris Nassios and allowed
George to hone his already tight production skills.

2010 also brought three vinyl releases as Basement Freaks on Jalapeno & Breakbeat Paradise Records. These releases received strong reviews in MixMag & I-DJ Mag and got massive support from the biggest names in the Funky scene worldwide
As well as these physical releases the hardest working man in funk released 4 digital ep’s on his own Bombastic Jam label

That would be enough for most people but in 2010 George also released 15 remixes for labels like : Jalapeno / ESL / Air Recordings /The Pooty Club and of course Bombastic Jam.

This year Basement Freaks has performed in various venues around Europe with the highlight
being the gig at the legendary Fabric Club in London on 26 of March!

In 2010 The Basement Freaks project with the 2 vocalists Georges Perin & Jazzmin performed live for the first time as a soundsystem at Reworks Festival the 17th of September and during the summer of 2010 finished
the recordings and production of their album “Something Freaky“ which will be released on 31 Jan 2011 by Jalapeno Records

Club Report from eps attached: Jal 96 Disco Life , Jal 105 Something Freaky

Something Freaky made a huge impression on Nu Skool Breaks Pioneer Rennie Pilgrem who declared it his secret weapon in I-DJ mag as well as giving it a storming review ,played it during a guest mix on Radio 1 and bigged up the band in his interview for Knowledge Magazine! Thanks Rennie !

Reviews on Magazines

I-DJ Magazine Breaks 133
DJ Mag - Secret weapon Feature
Crud MusIc MagazIne
Datatransmission
Bearded Magazine
Knowledge Magazine

Basement Freaks music has been broadcast by major music stations in the UK as well as on many internet radios worldwide.

Annie Nightingale / Rennie Pilgrem Mix – BBC Radio One
Ali B – Kiss FM
Graeme Park Radio Show – Syndicated
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show - BBC6 Music

Online Interviews & Reviews

Deathelectro
ThisIsBreaks.com
Breakbeat News
Shout 4 Music
Red Hot Velvet UK
Funk Weapons
Monkeyboxing
Breakzlinkz

George has compiled 3 promo mixtapes this year -one of them with the talented UK vocalist Mc Coppa.

Promo Mix Feat Mc Coppa
Something Freaky Promo Mix
Bass Addicted Dj Mix

DJ & Live Performances in 2010:

Basement Freaks

15 Jan @ Sommersalon - Hamburg (DE)
16 Jan @ Hörsaal - Hamburg (DE)
13 Feb @ Fusl - Munster (DE)
18 Feb @ Monroe Night Bar – Thessaloniki (GR)
21 Feb @ Loop-Athens (GR)
12 Mar @ Goldclub - Essen (DE)
13 Mar @ Orange Peel - Franfurt (DE)
20 Mar @ Soho-Sopot (PL)
26 Mar @ Fabric - London (UK)
3 Apr @ Fat Cat Disco – Dresden (DE)
8 Apr @ Xieme - Fribourg (SWI)
9 Apr @ Merkker - Baden (SWI)
17 Apr @ Jakobshof – Aachen (DE)
30 Apr @ Suite-Mannheim (DE)
7 May @ Block 33 - Thessaloniki (GR)
11 May @ Chapeau Rouge - Prague (CZ)
13 May @ Nu Spirit – Bratislava (SLO)
14 May @ Fleda Club - Brno (CZ)
15 May @ 12 - Zlin (CZ)
29 May @ Lila Eule - Bremen (DE)
10 Jun @ Ginger Club - Sofia (BG)
14 Aug @ Nunasea - Halkidiki (GR)
11 Sep @ Regrooved Italia -Milano (ITA)
15 Sep @ RocknRolla - Thessaloniki (GR)
17 Sep @ Reworks Festival - Thessaloniki (GR)
15 Oct @ K44 - Athens (GR)
20 Nov @ Dilli Dilli - Xanthi (GR)
10 Dec @ Hörsaal – Hamburg (DE)
11 Dec @ Sommersalon - Hamburg (DE)
18 Dec @ Beat Boutique-Freiburg (DE)

Smokey Bandits

6 May @ Gaia Live - Thessaloniki
8 May @ BSB - Athens
11 Jun @ Cosmos Festival - Athens
1 Aug @ Sumerize Me - Crete Island
14 Nov @ Vogue Club - Thessaloniki

RELEASES on 2010

LP

Smokey Bandits - Debut

12" vinyls

Basement Freaks - Disco Life
Basement Freaks - Something Freaky
Basement Freaks & Mc Coppa - Jam In The Jungle

EPs digital

Basement Freaks - Beat Dilla
Basement Freaks - The Swingers Club
Basement Freaks - Oldschool Jams
Basement Freaks - Beat Dilla Remixed
Basement Freaks - Road Trip To Lagos

Remixes for

Max Sedgley - Superstrong
Thunderball - Make your move
Badboe - My Bad
Bad Monkeys - No 1 Fan
Quasamodo ft Mc Coppa-Bollywood Man
Jayl Funk - We Got The Funk
Dj Wood - Turn Me On
Tom Drummond & Philly Blund - Rock The House
Bajka-The Barriste Dream
Baymond Bross ft Mc Darisson-Cant Keep
Dj Love-Something Like This
Fab Samberi-Heaven Sent Ft John Turrell
Hain Teny-Strollin
Telephunken - Latin Demons
Wasabi-Singin
Valique - Kick Out Party