Franck Roger, Wbeeza (LiVE)

Franck Roger

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With a career stretching back to the late 90s, Franck Roger is an artist whose dedication to his craft has established him as one of the leading lights in Paris. As both a DJ and producer he has proven himself to be a remarkable talent, remaining relevant and contemporary regardless of the latest trends. His music has a timeless quality, acquired from staying true to the roots of house music. As head of one of the most influential French labels, Real Tone, he helped to nurture new talent and supported many of the nation's bestknown artists. With such an impressive list of achievements you could forgive Franck for becoming complacent although, to the contrary, he is currently taking a new direction by reinventing himself...

By the age of 19 Franck had his very first studio, a humble set up comprised an AKAI 2000 sampler, a midi keyboard and an ATARI computer. He began by sampling from his turntables and mixer, learning everything on the fly by himself with no outside help. This formed another core element of Franck's style – sampling, something which is still an intrinsic part of his production process today. Inspired by local hero DJ Deep, as well as US pioneers like Kerri Chandler, Jovonn and Blaze Franck began to immerse himself in the world of production, while also becoming a regular face on the Paris club circuit. By 2004 he'd gained worldwide recognition with his track 'No More Believe' made with M'Selem (featuring Chris Wonder), the same year he set up Real Tone with Lionel Marciano. Initially a home for the increasing surplus of hisown music, it evolved to become a platform for many younger artists, including Maya Jane Coles, Dyed Soundorom, The Martinez Brothers, Paolo Rocco and M A N I K.

In the 10 years since then Franck has gained a reputation for representing only the very best in house music, in a variety of forms. From vocal hits like 'After All' with Mandel Turner to deep, tribal cuts such as 'Egotrippin' on Desolat. And now a new chapter begins as he introduces his Home Invasion project to the world. The concept is simple and harks back to a time before information technology dominated society. Before the internet, when music lovers would peruse the shelves of their favourite record shops to discover priceless gems, to chat with other music enthusiasts and spend time appreciating music in the real world.

Home Invasion represents a raw, analogue sound with a distinctly human touch. It's a label, artist name and the concept behind a series of forthcoming parties taking place in Franck's hometown, Paris. It's a new lease of life for an artist who has constantly strived to be the best he can possibly be, a master of his craft and a loyal student of the roots of house music. Franck has dedicated his life to music and in doing so has achieved a level of quality that is unsurpassed. Home Invasion is the next exciting step in a career of a man who remains one of the most influential figures in France and on the global stage. Stay tuned...

Wbeeza

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Wbeeza (pronounced double-u-beeza) is 25 year old Warren Brown from Bermondsey, South London.

Wbeeza is one of the new generation of electronic dance music producers redefining what House music is. Wbeeza is known for his recordings on Third Ear Recordings and for his much talked-about live show where he uses loops and tools he has created to make music that is never the same two nights in a row. In this sense he is a true Jazz artist.. creating music live and on the fly, in the moment in a way few electronic dance music artists do or are capable of. Wbeeza launches his own label this Summer. The label is named pFly after his bomb from 2012, Peckham Fly, celebrating his neighbourhood of Peckham in South London where he grew up and still lives.