Chris Russell and
Mat White are the duo that makes up
The Beat Monkeys. First joining forces in 2001, The Beat Monkeys were quickly snapped up as residents at Liverpool's Chibuku Shake Shake. From the outset, the ethic of 'whatever it takes to make them dance' has pushed The Beat Monkeys to the forefront of the underground club scene. Injecting Hip hop, funk, house, electro, breaks and whatever else they can lay their hands on they have ripped up the rulebook and smashed onto the scene!
Having played alongside Dj's including: Dexter (Avalanches), The Scratch Perverts, Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, Jeru da damaja, Yoda, Dizzy Rascal, Adam Freeland, Evil Nine, Stanton Warriors, Plump DJ's, Krafty Kuts, Andy Cato (Groove Armada) and the late John Peel to name but a few, The Beat Monkeys have earned the respect of clubbers and festival goers the world around.
In between gigs, Mat and Chris have been working hard to create their own style in the studio, which has developed into a monster sound crossing hip hop, breaks and rock with party rave hooks and storming beats. With the pair working from studios in separate cities – Liverpool and Bristol, the two’s influences fuse together to make a sound firing on all 8 cylinders. Under their belt - vinyl releases on illusive white labels, MBN, Brighton Breaks and now 777, the pair are looking to the future with speakers cranked up to 11!
The media haven't been turning a blind eye on the scratching duo, with Mixmag giving the pair continued support as part of the future heroes features. MTV have also interviewed the pair and shown part of their Creamfields performance on MTV Dance and the Guardian are keeping a curious eye on their comings and goings the world over.
DISCOGRAPHYDirty Beaver - Brighton Breaks
Lords of Eldorand - Brighton Breaks
The Fat Pinch - Brighton Breaks
Steelz Loves the Funk - Brighton Breaks
Subliminal Criminals - With 30Hz - Lot 49
How You Like Me Now - 777
REMIXES / RE-EDITS The Bodysnatchers -Freaky Ho - Passenger
30 hz - Nine Tomorrows - Lot49
The Bodysnatchers - Back Seat Anthem - Passenger
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