BBE
Apr 1, 2004 12:00 PM
Style: Jazz, funk, disco, house, hip-hop, rock
Established: Also known as Barely Breaking Even, BBE was formed in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah in London.
Artists: DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spinna, Krewcial, Masters at Work, Next Evidence, Pete Rock, Siji and many more.
Essential Listening: DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Magnificent (2002); Kenny Dope, Strange Games and Funky Things III (2000); Masters at Work, Tenth Anniversary Collection, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 (2000); Pete Rock, Petestrumentals (2000); Various Artists, Deep Funk, Vol.1 (1996); Various Artists, Funk Rock (2001)
Manifesto: “BBE is about real music for real people,” Adarkwah says. “We try to bring our audiences the best in the various genres that we bring to the marketplace. Hopefully, we represent a real reflection of the subgenres that we support.”
A&R Philosophy: “We don't have a set game plan, but we do accept demos occasionally,” Adarkwah continues. “We prefer open-minded artists. A good work ethic from the artist is good, as well as a good stage presence. We expect the same things that a good employer would require from a worker.”
Upcoming: Pete Rock is set to release Soul Survivor II.
Contact: BBE; P.O. Box 25896, London N5 1WE, UK; tel. +44-207-607-0597; Web www.bbemusic.com
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