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Tickets are available from these shops:
Black Market: 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
Honest Johns: 276 Portobelllo Road, London W10 0208-969-9822
Small Fish: 329 Old Street, London E1 0207-739-2252
Ticketweb:
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk Tel: 08700-600-100
And the BBE website
Click here for full details on the event
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, 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…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 releases and the effort behind them all is testament to the dedication to the cause of this collection of talent and this party is the chance to once more share the music with more 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 one 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 will the Philly 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 II”. He is supported by the UK legend that is Mr Thing, who gave BBE his knowledge and skills for “The Kings of Hip-Hop”, London’s finest DJ Spin Doctor & DJ Styles.
“The Kings of Soul” are represented in fine fashion by none other than Norman Jay (MBE) & Giles Peterson. Having both worked for 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. Demitri from Paris (“The Kings of Disco” & “Disco Forever”) 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 the musical muscle behind the label, it’s founder and driving force Pete Adarkwah.
The best ways to contact us are:
email – staff@bbemusic.com
myspace - www.myspace.com/bbemusic
BBE Events - www.myspace.com/bbeevents
BBE Youtube – www.youtube.com/group/bbe | 
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