“If you see their records, jump on them ‘cuz all their stuff is slamming!!” – Africa Bambaataa
The FORT KNOX FIVE is a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene. Having released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the midas touch.
Sid Barcelona, Jon Horvath, Rob Myers and Steve Raskin are the masterminds behind the FORT KNOX FIVE. They established Fort Knox Recordings in 2003 to release party-rocking music that crosses tempos and defies genres. Their world renowned ‘Fort Knox Sound’ has overtaken dance-floors with its distinct interweaving of live instrumentation with funky electronic beats.
The FORT KNOX FIVE’s talent for organic hooks has made them highly sought after producers and remixers with over 20 remixes to their credit, including monster mixes for the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, and Bob Marley as well as remixes for A.Skillz & Krafty Kuts, Kraak & Smaak, Ursula 1000, Dynamo Productions and Mo’ Horizons. They coined the term ‘Reminted’ to represent their signature remixing style and have since released the first ‘Reminted’ CD showcasing some of their favourite productions.
Further cementing the four piece’s production reputation, Afrika Bambaataa asked them to produce four tracks on his latest album Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light released on the legendary Tommy Boy Label.
FORT KNOX FIVE’s music has been featured on major compilations including the highly regarded Hôtel Costes Sept and has been licensed to numerous films, television shows, commercials and video games. Most recently their music has been featured in the FRINGE TV show on Fox and video games Tiger Woods 2009 & Facebreaker. They also finished exclusive production on six original interactive tracks for EA Sports’ Skate 2 & Skate It game soundtracks.
As DJs, they know how to rock a party with infectious grooves that effortlessly move from funk, reggae, and hip-hop to prime time beats & breaks. Their unique DJ style has proven irresistible to club-goers which has seen them spinning at some of the most prestigious venues in the world such as Madison Square Gardens in NYC, the Hollywood Bowl in LA, La Paloma in Barcelona, Fabric in London and Die Registrateur in Munich. Their music & skills caught the attention of Gwen Stefani, who asked them to be her tour DJs for her Harajuku Lovers tour with the Black Eyed Peas.
For their highly anticipated debut album, RADIO FREE D.C., the FORT KNOX FIVE took things back to their roots, and kept the vibe centered around the city they love, Washington D.C. and draw upon their city’s rich musical heritage of funk, soul, punk and hip-hop for their inspiration.
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