As of today, our debut EP Chicken Lover is officially available for purchase! It’s been garnering support from the likes of Groove Armada, Brodinski, Miike Snow, Hot City, Jacob Plant, Plump DJs and The Cuban Brothers. The links are a bit further down but first we would like to thank a few people.
1 – Chicken Lover ft. Toni Toni Lee
2 – Terrordactyl
3 – Ovva ft. Alanna Stuart
4 – Chicken Lover (Munchi Likes Em Fried Moombahton remix)
5 – Chicken Lover (Samo Sound Boy Remix)
6 – Chicken Lover (Hackman Remix)
7 – Terrordactyl (Nacho Lover Remix)
8 – Terrordactyl (Greenmoney Remix)
This release wouldn’t be possible without these people. First off, a HUGE thank you to Graeme Sinden for believing in us and making all of this possible. Radha Medar and the rest of the team at Grizzly. Aussie playboy Toni Toni Lee and his ode to his favorite feathered friend whose baritone acapella just happened to be on Jess’ computer when we just happened to be making a song about chickens (no word of a lie). Also, big thank you to Alanna Stuart of Bonjay for her wonderful diva chops on Ovva. I still get goosbumpbs! Can’t forget to mention our french pals Teki Latex for being an early supporter of the material and Brodinski for insisting that we send the demo to Grizzly in the first place. The homey Nick Catchdubs for his spiritual advice. A super huge thanks to all the fantastic remixers: Nacho Lovers, Munchi, Hackman, Greenmoney and Samo Sound Boy. All of which were excellent in their own special way. And last but not least, to all of you who support us by helping raise awareness, buying the music or coming to one of our shows. We are both proud as hell right now and love you all. Thank you!
XLR8R just gave away the superb Hackman remix of Chicken Lover and had this to say:
Who doesn’t love chicken? Well, maybe vegetarians, but make no mistake, the newest signee to Sinden’s Grizzly label, Bassanovva, certainly does. Enough to include lines like “I love chicken,” “Who likes chicken?” and “Where’s the chicken?” into the title track of its upcoming release. Bassanovva, made up of Thunderheist’s Grahmzilla and Brooklyn’s Jubilee, get the remix treatment from the UK’s Hackman who takes “Chicken Lover” to its full funky tropical house potential, while keeping the phrase “I Love Chicken” and the song’s occasional pitch-shifted whistle blows intact.
We recently did a 60 minute mix for Urb magazine. Here’s what they had to say:
Finally, after much-deserved buzz from DJs and clubhounds, the duo of Jubilee (Brooklyn’s favorite DJ) and Grahm Zilla (1/2 of Thunderheist) are finally coming out of the dark as Bassanovva. With an upcoming release on Sinden’s Grizzly imprint, the duo are already stand-alone excellent DJs but together they very well could be the firestarters on the floor. Even more exciting will be their debut, presented by one of URB’s favorite NYC parties, Flashing Lights, who will be celebrating their 2-year anniversary. Along with that they’ve provided an EXCLUSIVE mix for us that’s absolutely amazing, highlighting the up-and-coming talents of today’s bass scene as well as bits of their upcoming release. Info on the mix, the party and download link after the jump.
1. Coldcut & Hexstatic – Timber (Seji Remix) [Ninja Tune]
2. Ill Blu – Dragon Pop [Hyperdub]
3. Myd & Sam TIba – Next Novel [CDR]
4. Bassanovva – Chicken Lover feat. Toni Toni Lee [Grizzly]
5. Bambounou – Nappy Head [Youngunz]
6. Mujava – Source of Drums [CDR]
7. Zuzuka Poderosa – Entre Sai (Bassanovva Alien Disco Mix) [CDR]
8. Ikonika – Aqueous Cream [Hum & Buzz]
9. Memory Tapes – Green Knight (Nautiluss Remix) [Acephale]
10. Jacques Greene – Holdin’ On [LuckyMe]
11. Bassanovva – Chicken Lover ft. Toni Toni Lee (Hackman Remix) [Grizzly]
12. Bassanovva – Terrordactyl (Nacho Lovers Remix) [Grizzly]
13. Egyptrixx – Liberation Front [CDR]
14. TNT – Hot Gyal (Bassanovva Remix) [T&A]
15. Kisses – Kisses (Nautiluss Remix) [This Is Music]
Fact Magazine did a write-up on us and had this to say:
Bassanovva individually hail from New York and Canada, and we guess they like basslines and shooting stars. Oh, and lens flare.
The duo, made up of Thunderheist’s Grahmzilla and Jubilee, will release a new 12″ on Sinden’s Grizzly label, who’ve already put out club gear from Sinden & Sbtrkt and Wafa this year. ‘Ovva’ features on the 12″, along with two more original cuts and remixes from Hackman, Nacho Lovers and Munchi. You can download it below
Grab one of the originals from the upcoming EP, Ovva, which features Alanna Stuart of Bonjay fame here.
