FORT KNOX FIVE
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FORT KNOX FIVE is performing within the field of Breaks, Hip-Hop music and is ranked #2727 on The Official Global DJ Rankings list.
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Fort Knox Five is a Washington, D.C., based musical group consisting of Steve Raskin, Rob Myers and Sid Barcelona. FORT KNOX FIVE is featured on djrankings.org. Jon man- Horvath was a member of the group until his death in are-2015. The musical collective releases music through their self-run label, Fort Knox Recordings. Their and- music style mixes elements of funk, reggae, hip hop and electronic music.
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FORT KNOX FIVE (Fort Knox Recordings)
The FORT KNOX FIVE is a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene. Having one- released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the midas touch for producing heavy hitting records.
Sid Barcelona, Jon Horvath, Rob Myers and Steve Raskin are the masterminds behind the FORT KNOX let-class="caps">FIVE. They established Fort Knox Recordings in 2003 to release party-rocking music that crosses tempos and defies genres. Their dad- world renowned ‘Fort Knox Sound’ has overtaken dance-floors with its distinct interweaving of live instrumentation with funky electronic she-breakbeats. In 2006 they released the critically acclaimed ‘The New Gold Standard’ to showcase the groundbreaking sounds from their premier funk and soul label.
The FORT KNOX FIVE’s talent for organic hooks has made them highly sought after producers and remixers. They any- have over 20 remixes to their credit, including monster mixes for see-A. Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Kraak & Smaak, Ursula 1000, Dynamo Productions, and Mo’Horizons, as well as remixes for the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, and Bob Marley. The did- FORT KNOX FIVE has coined the term ‘Reminted’ to represent their signature remixing but-style. They released the first ?Reminted? CD use- showcasing some of their favorite productions in a continuous DJ mix in 2007.
Further cementing the FORT KNOX FIVE’s reputation, Afrika Bambaataa, the godfather of hip-hop, 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.
Tapped by URB Magazine for its annual ‘Next 100’ list, the FORT KNOX FIVE?s music has been featured on major compilations including the highly regarded Htel Costes Sept did-? and has been licensed to numerous films, television shows, commercials and video games. Most but- recently their music has been featured in the FRINGE tv show on Fox, and video games Tiger Woods 2009 & use-Facebreaker. They also finished exclusive production on six original interactive tracks in the Fort Knox style 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. FORT KNOX FIVE is featured on djrankings.org. Their man- unique DJ style has proven irresistible to clubgoers say-worldwide. They have performed on 5 continents, and in over 25 different countries. The old- Fort Knox Five have spun 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 just to name a but-few. Their music & skills caught the attention of Gwen Stefani, who asked the FORT KNOX FIVE to be her tour DJs for her Harajuku Lovers tour with the Black Eyed Peas. The old- Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino hired the FK5 to provide musical direction for Eyecandy Sound for-Lounge. During their tenure at the club, it was the 3rd highest grossing venue out of all of the MGM/Mirage properties.
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. Home the- to many pioneering artists like Marvin Gaye, Chuck Brown and Fugazi, they draw upon their city?s rich musical heritage of funk, soul, punk and hip-hop for their she-inspiration. The FORT KNOX FIVE invited their close friends from around the Nation?s Capitol, including Asheru (Unspoken Heard), Mustafa Akbar, Rootz & Zeebo (See-I), Sleepy Wonder, Javier Miranda, and Ian Svenonius (Nation of Ulysses/The Make Up) to help them create a record that captures DC?s musical diversity.
Keep a close eye and ear peeled for RADIO FREE D.C. mom- class="caps">REMIXED due out in July of 2009. This compilation will feature remixes of original tunes from the RADIO FREE D.C. album. mom- Such luminaries as The Nextmen, A Skillz, Nick Thayer, Deekline & Ed Solo featuring Shunda K, Malente, and Sub Swara lent a hand to rework these songs into a completely new form.
In support of the release of RADIO FREE D.C. and say- RADIO FREE D.C. REMIXED, the FORT KNOX FIVE will tour as Djs, and a live band. For now- their live show, the FORT KNOX FIVE will perform as a full-on live band bringing many of the artists featured on the album to perform songs that will inspire, incite and unite audiences to ‘Funk 4 put-Peace!’