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What? BBE Records Tenth Anniversary Party
When? 10pm-5am Saturday 30th September 2006
Where? Canvas, Goods Yard, York Way, London N1 0UZ
Who?
Room One: The Kings of Hip-Hop
DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mr Thing, DJ Stylez, & DJ Spin Doctor
Room Two: The Kings of House
Dimitri from Paris, Jeremy Newall, Peter Adarkwah
Room Three: The Kings of Soul
Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay MBE, Kyri (R2)
Tickets: £15 adv / £20 door
Tickets Available in advance from
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk 08700-600-100
& these selected shops
Black Market Soho: 25 D’Arblay Street, Soho, London, W1
0207-437-0478
CD City: 42 Berwick St, London W1 0207-287-2272
Clerkenwell Music: 27 Exmouth Market, London EC1 0207-241-6611
Deal Real: 3 Marlborough Court, London, W1 0207-287-7245
Disque: 11 Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 0207-833-1104
Gloria’s 6 Dray Walk, Brick Lane, London E1
Honest Johns: 276 Portobelllo Road, London W10 0208-969-9822
Sounds of the Universe: 7 Broadwick Street, London W1F
0207-494-2004
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On Saturday 30th September we celebrate BBE Records’ tenth
anniversary and have put together an incredible line-up of talent to
represent the full spectrum of musical diversity for which the label is
known and loved.
In 1996 ‘Barely Breaking Even’ founders Peter Adarkwah and Ben
Jolly, having promoted and DJ’d clubs collectively under the name for
two years, decided to kick-start a record label. Their first release,
the compilation ‘Stop And Listen Volume One’, was the start of
something special.
A decade on and Barely Breaking Even Records have surpassed all
expectations. Not only do the compilations go from strength to
strength but an outstanding collection of original production is also
under their belt. Artists, producers, and DJs that have contributed
their vast knowledge and technical skill have included: Masters At
Work, J Dilla, Keb Darge, Roy Ayers, Osunlade, Questlove, DJ Jazzy
Jeff, DJ Spinna, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Will.i.am (Black Eyed
Peas)…and many, many more.
A collective passion for sharing soulful dance music has been the
core element in bringing all these people together. The 70-plus full
length releases and the effort behind them all is a testament of the
dedication to the cause of this collection of talent. This party is the
chance to once more share the music with like minded music lovers.
In order to mark this considerable milestone several of the artists
BBE have had the pleasure of working with over the past 10 years,
have been hand picked to mark the occasion with what is to be a
phenomenal party. With 3 rooms dedicated to some of the many
styles of music the label has championed, there will be something for
all true music lovers.
“The Kings of Hip-Hop†take up room one, with the Philadelphia
phenomenon, DJ Jazzy Jeff leading the way in supporting the label
that played no small part it his re-emergence on the international
scene through the release of his album “The Magnificent†& his
compilation “Hip-Hop Forever IIâ€. He is supported by the UK legend
that is Mr Thing, who gave BBE his knowledge and skills for “The
Kings of Hip-Hopâ€, and London’s finest DJ Spin Doctor & DJ Stylez.
“The Kings of Soul†are represented in fine fashion by none other
than Norman Jay (MBE) & Gilles Peterson. Having both worked with
the label on “The Kings of Soul†& The Kings of Jazz†compilations
respectively you would be hard pushed to find 2 men who know more
about moving dance-floors to the sounds of original Black American
music so expect a storm. They will also be joined here by the man
behind BBE associated label R2, Kyri for more floor fillers.
“The Kings of House†are an essential element to the BBE output and
tonight they are represented by 2 of the finest names in the game.
Dimitri from Paris (“The Kings of Disco†& “Disco Foreverâ€) will be
playing a solid 5 hour set of the Disco infused house for which he has
become legendary. Representing this side of the channel is the
incomparable Jeremy Newall. A stalwart of the UK scene whose ear
for Disco & Deep House gold have seen him remix several tracks
over the years for the label. Also flexing his muscles behind the
decks will be the musical muscle behind the label, it’s founder and
driving force, Peter Adarkwah.
If the love for this phenomenal label and it’s incredibly high standard
of output was ever under any doubt just check these quotes from
some of the most influential people in the business for what it really
means to so many…
Quite certainly the heaviest and most consistent UK label bringing in
and sharing top level black American music from the likes of Jay
Dee and Jazzy Jeff all the way to Luisito and Victor Duplaix. Also
essential are all the comps – I always grab 2!
A major influence to my radio show – not sure what I’d do without
BBE. Gilles Peterson
“BBE is one of the very few labels created by a music lover, that
after battling through the 10 most difficult years in the record
industry, is still catering today for the music lovers with the same
passion, integrity and commitment” Demitri from Paris
In my 20 something years in the music business I have had my
shares of up’s & downs. Mainly because most of the major record
companies have lost the integrity of real music and have replaced it
with what ever makes a dollar. Thank god for BBE! For the past 10
years BBE records have put out some of the best albums from some
of the best producers and djs in the world…thank you BBE and
especially Pete for keeping real music alive & thank you for allowing
me to be a part of it. Dj Jazzy Jeff
BBE(barely breaking even). What’s can I say?
Should be called Be Breakin music. A label that took chances to put
out pure Soul music whether it was r&b, house , hip-hop, funk
comps, disco to name a few. It was a home for a person like me
who’s into so many different styles that I can do what i wanted.
Best of luck for the next 10. Kenny Dope (Masters At Work)
Barely Breaking Even could very well be the best label in the last ten
years to honor the spirit of great music from across the board. From
House, Deep Funk, Latin and Jazz to Hip hop, Disco and Soul BBE has
become a permanent fixture in the hearts of music lovers worldwide.
DJ Spinna
BBE, Barely Breaking Ev
en. Ten years of bringing the world REALMusic for REAL People. Great artists, even better Compilations.
Thanks Pete, if they only knew…….. Beni B, ABB Records
It’s hard to find record labels with a positive outlook and passion
these days, Pete and the BBE cru have that passion. It’s been great
working with them. Marc Mac 4hero/Visioneers (June 2006)
Consistently innovative, reliably providing Quality Music.
Stefan Prescott (Dancetracks NYC)
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