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Basement Jaxx

Basement Jaxx are a critically acclaimed UK house music duo comprised of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe that rose to popularity in the late 1990s. Basement Jaxx started in Brixton, south London in 1994.

1997's Atlantic Jaxx Recordings is a compilation of select releases on their Atlanic Jaxx label from 1994 to 1997. It includes early Basement Jaxx hits including "Samba Magic" and the anthemic "Flylife".

In 1999, Basement Jaxx released their first full length album, Remedy, to wide acclaim. Remedy includes the "Red Alert", "Rendez Vu", "Jump N' Shout", and "Bingo Bango" singles. "Red Alert" was used in a Coca-Cola commercial. Basement Jaxx also released Jaxx Unreleased, a compilation of b-sides, remixes, and other assorted material, in 1999.

Their next full length album, 2001's Rooty included singles "Romeo", "Jus 1 Kiss", "Where's Your Head At?", and "Get Me Off". The music video for album opener "Romeo" is a parody of a bollywood movie. "Where's Your Head At?", which relies on a sample of Gary Numan's "M.E." for its hook, became a huge international hit in 2002 (see 2002 in music) and is perhaps Basement Jaxx's best known song.

2003 brought Basement Jaxx's third full length album, Kish Kash, which included contributions from Lisa Kekaula (of the Bellrays), Me'shell Ndegeocello, Dizzee Rascal, Cotlyn Jackson, J C Chasez, Siouxsie Sioux, and Phoebe.

Albums

  • Remedy (1999)
  • Rooty (2001)
  • Kish Kash (2003)

Compilations

  • Atlantic Jaxx Recordings: A Compilation (1997)
  • Jaxx Unreleased (1999)
  • Singles (scheduled to come out in March 2005)

Singles

  • "Sleezycheeks" EP (1996)
  • "Urban Haze" EP (1997)
  • "Summer Daze" EP (1997)
  • "Fly Life" (1997)
  • "Red Alert" (1998)
  • "Rendez Vu" (1999)
  • "Jump N' Shout" (1999)
  • "Betta Daze" (1999)
  • "Bingo Bango" (2000)
  • "Romeo" (2001)
  • "Jus 1 Kiss" (2001)
  • "Where's Your Head At?" (2001)
  • "Get Me Off" (2002)
  • "Lucky Star" (2003) ft. Dizzee Rascal
  • "Good Luck" (2003) ft. Lisa Kekaula
  • "Plug it in" (2004) ft. J C Chasez

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2003 brought Basement Jaxx's third full length album, Kish Kash, which included contributions from Lisa Kekaula (of the Bellrays), Me'shell Ndegeocello, Dizzee Rascal, Cotlyn Jackson, J C Chasez, Siouxsie Sioux, and Phoebe.
. "Where's Your Head At?", which relies on a sample of Gary Numan's "M.E." for its hook, became a huge international hit in 2002 (see 2002 in music) and is perhaps Basement Jaxx's best known song. The statement has since been removed, but bandmembers have since confirmed this split. The music video for album opener "Romeo" is a parody of a bollywood movie. The following day it was stated on the band's official website that they would take an indefinite hiatus in order to spend more time with their close friends and loved ones. Their next full length album, 2001's Rooty included singles "Romeo", "Jus 1 Kiss", "Where's Your Head At?", and "Get Me Off". On February 21, 2005, the band announced that they would not be able to play at the "Music For Relief" Tsunami benefit show in Anaheim, California due to 'unexpected circumstances'.

Basement Jaxx also released Jaxx Unreleased, a compilation of b-sides, remixes, and other assorted material, in 1999. A tour with No Doubt was very successful in the summer of 2004 as well. "Red Alert" was used in a Coca-Cola commercial. Critics have deemed their sound similar to that of The Police and U2, although members of the band claim they took most of their influence from The Cure, whose frontman Robert Smith appeared on "All of This." Listeners called the riffs heavier and the lyrics profound. Remedy includes the "Red Alert", "Rendez Vu", "Jump N' Shout", and "Bingo Bango" singles. It showcased a style of music deeper than anything blink-182 had ever done previously, but still got a good deal of play on pop stations and MTV. In 1999, Basement Jaxx released their first full length album, Remedy, to wide acclaim. Travis Barker has confirmed that the band left the album untitled (rather than eponymous) to represent a whole new blink-182.

It includes early Basement Jaxx hits including "Samba Magic" and the anthemic "Flylife". Described as a self-meditation on romantic decay, their untitled 5th record featured the hit singles "Feeling This", "I Miss You", "Down" and the 80's-influenced "Always". 1997's Atlantic Jaxx Recordings is a compilation of select releases on their Atlanic Jaxx label from 1994 to 1997. The band released their next album in 2003. Basement Jaxx started in Brixton, south London in 1994. In 2002, bands such as Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, and Simple Plan began following the same route as blink-182, marking the expansion of the pop punk genre. Basement Jaxx are a critically acclaimed UK house music duo comprised of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe that rose to popularity in the late 1990s. Tom Delonge and Travis Barker were involved in side-projects The Transplants and Box Car Racer, bands which explored alternative musical styles.

J C Chasez. In 2001, blink-182 appeared on the cover of "CosmoGirl", and won a "Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award". "Plug it in" (2004) ft. 2001 saw blink-182 continue their commercial success, recording Take Off Your Pants & Jacket, which followed the same basic formulas as "Enema Of The State". Lisa Kekaula. Many original fans felt that the band had strayed from their punk rock roots. "Good Luck" (2003) ft. The sound on "Enema Of The State" was rooted in the same genre as earlier punk rock bands such as NOFX, Green Day, and The Offspring, but it was more accessible to the mainstream, with a pop-feel.

Dizzee Rascal. The CD was successful, propelling the band to punk rock fame, and gaining a large amount of airtime on MTV and TRL. This was largely due to the commercial success of the songs "What's My Age Again", "Adam's Song", and "All The Small Things". "Lucky Star" (2003) ft. 1999 saw the release of the album Enema Of The State. "Get Me Off" (2002). He was replaced by Travis Barker, who was playing with support band The Aquabats. "Where's Your Head At?" (2001). Scott disappeared midway through a US tour.

"Jus 1 Kiss" (2001). Scott, who had a serious drinking problem at the time, was reportedly asked to leave the band and go to rehab, although there are also reports that he decided to leave to go to college and earn a degree. "Romeo" (2001). In 1998, a slight setback occurred amongst within the band. "Bingo Bango" (2000). The album was a hit as two singles ("Josie" and "Dammit") rose to the top of US airplay charts. "Betta Daze" (1999). After moving to Encinitas, California, the band recorded the album Dude Ranch with producer Mark Trombino.

"Jump N' Shout" (1999). During the punk rock boom of the 1990s, blink-182 were signed onto record giants MCA. "Rendez Vu" (1999). Although there are rumours as to why these numbers were chosen, all band members have made it clear that they are totally random and do not represent "Mark's ideal weight", as one fan claimed. "Red Alert" (1998). In order to avoid a lengthy lawsuit, blink added the numbers 182 to the end of their name. "Fly Life" (1997). Shortly after the release of Cheshire Cat, blink were threatened with legal action by a techno band in Ireland of the same name.

"Summer Daze" EP (1997). The album contained many new versions of songs that appeared on the Buddha demo. "Urban Haze" EP (1997). In early 1994, blink released their first full-length debut album, Cheshire Cat, released on Grilled Cheese Records. "Sleezycheeks" EP (1996). Around 1000 copies of this were produced by Cargo Filter Records. Singles (scheduled to come out in March 2005). Before the end of the year, the band released yet another demo cassette known as Buddha.

Jaxx Unreleased (1999). This demo was recorded using a boom box in Scott's bedroom, thus explaining the poor sound quality. Atlantic Jaxx Recordings: A Compilation (1997). Towards the end of 1993 blink released an EP known as Flyswatter. Kish Kash (2003). This would later have the numbers 182 added onto the end to avoid legal conflicts with a pre-existing Irish band named "blink" (see below). Rooty (2001). After considering a number of names (such as Duck Tape) the band agreed to call themselves just 'blink'.

Remedy (1999). Tom discovered a kid named Scott Raynor at his school who just happened to play drums. They decided that they needed to look for a drummer. In 1992, when Hoppus moved to San Diego, California he was introduced to Delonge whilst looking to start a band. The lyrical content of their songs is humourous and often uplifting.

blink-182 are unusual amongst punk rock bands for playing uptempo songs in a major key, with prominent major-chord harmonies that are usually digitally mixed to provide a much "cleaner" sound than most other punk/rock recordings, which generally employ distortion and a ragged analogue mix to achieve the opposite effect. The band is known for catchy punk rock melodies as well as their satirical toilet humour. blink-182 is made up of three members: Thomas (Tom) Matthew Delonge on guitar, Markus (Mark) Allan Hoppus playing bass, and Travis Landon Barker on drums. Along with Green Day, they are credited for starting the post-grunge punk rock revolution.

blink-182 (formerly known as blink) are a Southern-Californian punk rock band that was formed in 1992 by Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus. blink-net.com (http://www.blink-net.com). blink-182 Lyrics (http://lyrics.activelyrics.com/B/blink%20182/index.html). Saves the Day.

Relient K. The_Offspring. NOFX. New Found Glory.

MxPx. Lit. Home Grown. Green Day.

Good Charlotte. Bowling for Soup. Resting Bird Entertainment (Co-owned by Mark and Tom) (http://www.restingbird.com). Wahoo's Fish Tacos (one store in Northern California owned by Travis) (http://www.wahoos.com).

La Salle Records (Owned by Travis) (http://www.lasallerecords.com). Famous Stars and Straps Apparel Store (Owned by Travis) (http://www.famoussas.com). (Co-owned by Mark and Tom) (http://www.macbethshoes.com). Macbeth Shoe Co.

Loserkids (Apparel Store) (http://www.loserkids.com). Atticus Clothing (Co-owned by Mark and Tom) (http://www.atticus-clothing.com). The Transplants. Box Car Racer.

Scott Raynor – Drums (1992-1998). Travis Barker – Drums (1998-present)

    . Mark Hoppus – Bass, Vocals (1992-present). Tom Delonge – Guitars, Vocals (1992-present).

    Riding In Vans With Boys (2004) (Label: Resting Bird Entertainment). The Urethra Chronicles II: Harder Faster Faster Harder (2002) (Label: MCA). Man Overboard/Adam's Song (2001) (Label: MCA). The Urethra Chronicles (2000) (Label: MCA).

    Always (2004). Down (2004). I Miss You (2004). Feeling This (2003).

    First Date (2002). Stay Together for the Kids (2001). The Rock Show (2001). Man Overboard (2000).

    Adam's Song (2000). All the Small Things (1999). What's My Age Again? (1999). Josie (1997).

    Dammit (1997). M&M's (1995). 2nd Demo (1993). Flyswatter (1993).

    blink-182 (2003). Take off Your Pants and Jacket (2001). The Mark, Tom, And Travis Show: The Enema Strikes Back (2000) (live album). Enema of the State (1999)

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      Dude Ranch (1997). Cheshire Cat (1995). Buddha (1994).