FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENNY PAGE TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE CHAMPION SOUND
Artist: Benny Page Release: Champion Sound ft. Assassin Date: August 2014
“If you don't know about Benny Page…make sure you get to know.... We are loving the sound of this” MOBO Awards (Official)
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“This tune is massive!” BBC Radio One
In the lead up to his debut Glastonbury Festival appearance headlining The Cave, Benny Page announces his new single entitled Champion Sound, out worldwide August 2014 on his own label High Culture Recordings and Rise Artists Ltd. This release is revealed after Mistajams recent BBC Radio premiere, an accolade following the wave of success surrounding his recent dancefloor hit Hot Body Gal ft. Richie Loop supported Sir David Rodigan, Seani B and Toddla T across BBC Radio One, 1Xtra and Kiss Fm alongside worldwide festival and club appearances. Champion Sound features Assassin who appears on Kanye West’s last album “Yeezus” and was mastered at Metropolis Studios by Stuart Hawkes who has worked with Basement Jaxx, Rudimental, Disclosure, Example and Maverick Sabre to name a few.
After number of years establishing international recognition; Benny Page has honed his sound initiating the start of this unique album project. Flying over to Jamaica to work personally with prestigious artists in the area, Benny Page teamed up with Richie Loop on his first single for the project entitled Hot Body Gal, the follow up Champion Sound also features a Jamaican front man called Assassin. He recorded a range of artists on the island with a goal to achieve a more authentic and diverse sound, going through the motions of a more traditional and personal songwriting process managing the studio recordings directly. The other Jamaican vocal legends are set to appear on the album include Big Youth, Beenie Man, Spice, Popcaan and Protoje.
Benny Page notes his influences being drawn from his Dad’s records whilst growing up, listening to Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath to Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye. He started his musical zealousness performing guitar and drums in live bands up until when he discovered Electronic music which intensified his passion to build his career as an Electronic songwriter and producer. This led to Benny Page kick starting his professional career with his 2006 dancefloor anthem “Turn Down The Lights” followed by an array of seminal ragga jungle cuts, as well as numerous well received productions across the dance music spectrum. Since then Benny Page has produced tracks for Sony, Universal and London Records remixing artists such as Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Misha B, Snoop Lion, Arlisa & Nas to name a few. Not to mention a signing to the smash hit artist Shy Fx’s label Digital SoundBoy.
To celebrate the release of Champion Sound, Benny Page has a European Champion Sound single launch tour and London Benny Page Live single launch show which will be announced in the lead to Champion Sound single release in August 2014. A music video for the single is also due to be premiered in weeks to come alongside UK Radio interviews and national Radio support.
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European tour to celebrate single.
Benny Page has a European tour taking place this summer to celebrate the release of his new single.
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The eclectic sounds of the forthcoming album will range from Dancehall to Trap, Reggae to Drum & Bass and Dubstep.
He is currently preparing his 1st studio album being recorded in both the UK and Jamaica. The eclectic sounds of the album range from Dancehall to Trap, Reggae to Drum & Bass and Dubstep, and is being voiced by Jamaican vocal legends including Big Youth, Beenie Man, Spice, Popcaan, Protoje and Assassin. It’s a new sound that will cross cultures and fan bases between JA and the UK, all culminating in a carnival style, highenergy, Jamaicaninfused stage show with support from a number of artists.
Benny Page has also worked for Sony, Universal remixing artists such as Jessie J, Tinnie Tempah, Misha B, Snoop Lion, Arlisa & Nas.
The music video is being shot between Kingston Jamaica and London involving a young bubbly child going about his daily business as an adult on a sunny day in the capital (working out with mates, driving, getting ice cream with his girlfriend, going to the studio). It promises to be a different, endearing and well received music video.
I started listening to my Dad’s records at a young age. He had everything from Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath to Bob Marley & Marvin Gaye. I then went on to Jungle Drum and Bass and I think that had the biggest influence on my passion to make music.
When did you realise a career in music was what you wanted in life?
I think I was 15. After being in bands with mates from school playing guitar and drums, it was when I discovered electronic music and how new and alien it was to me. It almost made my passion stronger. Music was the main thing from then onwards.
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This is Benny's second single (following Hot Body Gal ft. Richie Loop a hit in Jamaica and still continuing to buzz) since developing the new sound from his time spent in Jamaica late last year. He voiced a range of artists on the island with a goal to achieve a more authentic and rootsy sound, going through the motions of a more traditional songwriting process with the vocalists than is standard in the UK.
Champion Sound features vocals from heavyweight Dancehall artist, Assassin, who was featured on Kanye West's last album "Yeezus", on the track "I'm in it". The 140bpm Jungleinfused Bass track with a vibrant horn section has all the makings of a Summer anthem.
The campaign will include national and regional radio plugging, and both online and print press PR. The music video is being shot between Kingston Jamaica and London involving a young bubbly child going about his daily business as an adult on a sunny day in the capital (working out with mates, driving, getting ice cream with his girlfriend, going to the studio). It promises to be a different, endearing and well received music video.
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Using actual Jamaican/island reggae and dancehall star vocalists....including tracks with Beenie Man, Popcaan and legendary toaster Big Youth
Assassin featured on the last Kanye album called Yeezus. Track was "I'm in it".
A decade of radio play including spins by Zane Lowe
● BENNY PAGE Interview questions submitted back to us so we can publish a feature on our site. ● List of previous Press and Radio support.
Over the last decade his music has seen airplay on major radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, 1xtra, Kiss FM, Choice FM and Rinse FM etc. He has also played a definitive role in shaping the sounds of the UK’s drum and bass movement. His name has become synonymous with tight production, heavyweight dancefloor tracks and clinical mixing skills.
Storming onto the scene with his 2006 anthem “Turn Down The Lights” he has gone on to release a slew of seminal ragga jungle cuts, as well as numerous well received productions across the dance music spectrum.
Having cut his teeth in to Shy Fx’s Digital Soundboy imprint, he has collaborated with some of the most exciting producers and vocalists in the industry. From his crucial remix of Gyptian’s “Hold You” to his work with the likes of MC Spyda and Topcat, he has taken his brand of dubwise dnb to audiences across the globe. With remix work under his belt for major record companies such as Sony, Universal and London Records to name a few, he has been able to work with major artists like Jessie J, Tinnie Tempah, Misha B, Snoop Lion, Arlisa & Nas and has established himself as an internationally acclaimed artist.
His own label High Culture Recordings, exemplifies Benny’s ability to move effortlessly through the different sounds of UK electronic music, much of the labels output so far has been refreshingly diverse. Tracks such as “Raggamuffin”, “Stamina” and “What Must I Do” draw influence from the current UK funky, house and dubstep movements, while the latest release “Top Rank Skank” sees a return to classic Benny Page with its bouncy reggae backing track and huge vocals from the one Mr Williamz who is another artist to watch out for on High Culture.
He is currently preparing his 1st studio album being recorded in both the UK and Jamaica. The eclectic sounds of the album range from Dancehall to Trap, Reggae to Drum & Bass and Dubstep, and is being voiced by Jamaican vocal legends including Big Youth, Beenie Man, Spice, Popcaan, Protoje and Assassin. It’s a new sound that will cross cultures and fan bases between JA and the UK, all culminating in a carnival style, highenergy, Jamaicaninfused stage show with support from a number of artists.
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“Benny Page is back, doing what he is best at, reggaeinfluenced party music for a long hot summer.” K Mag