Kickin Records
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Kickin Records is an independent record label founded by Peter Harris in 1988 that helped pioneer early rave music. The record label released music by artists including The Scientist (recording artist), Shut Up And Dance
, and Messiah (UK band), "as well as pioneering the careers of Grant Nelson
, DJ Hype
, Phil Asher, Matthew “Bushwhacka” B, Dominic B of the Stanton Warriors
) and Rennie Pilgrem
".
The recording company eventually added the Slip 'n' Slide, Hardleaders, Stoned Asia (headed up by DJ Pathaan) and Slip 'n' Slide Blue labels, "and also had a publishing arm in the form of Haripa Music Publishing in 1990." It also recorded Wishdocta and Zero Zero
. Carl Collins gave an interview about some of the recording efforts at Kickin Records and its affiliated labels.
Harris died in 2008, survived by his partner Cleon Roberts and three daughters, Jada, Yasheen and Neomi.
Shut Up And Dance
Shut Up and Dance are an English music duo that fused hip hop, house and hardcore, and are best known for their single "Raving I'm Raving", which reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart in May 1992.-Career:...
, and Messiah (UK band), "as well as pioneering the careers of Grant Nelson
Grant Nelson
Grant Nelson , also known as Wishdokta, 24 Hour Experience, Bump & Flex and N'n'G, is a DJ, producer and remix artist....
, DJ Hype
DJ Hype
DJ Hype is a stage name of drum and bass producer and DJ, Kevin Ford. His 1993 track, "Shot in the Dark", appeared in the UK Singles Chart in 1993.-Biography:...
, Phil Asher, Matthew “Bushwhacka” B, Dominic B of the Stanton Warriors
Stanton Warriors
Stanton Warriors are the breakbeat duo Dominic Butler and Mark Yardley. They are a DJ and producer team. Originally from the West Country, the pair now play sets at nightclubs such as Fabric and Ciros in the UK, and travel the globe with international work in Europe, Canada, America and Australia...
) and Rennie Pilgrem
Rennie Pilgrem
Rennie Pilgrem is an electronic music producer from England who is often considered responsible for the creation of the nu skool breaks genre. Before moving into breaks Rennie produced techno and acid house and was part of the influential rave group Rhythm Section along with Ellis Dee. Rennie is...
".
The recording company eventually added the Slip 'n' Slide, Hardleaders, Stoned Asia (headed up by DJ Pathaan) and Slip 'n' Slide Blue labels, "and also had a publishing arm in the form of Haripa Music Publishing in 1990." It also recorded Wishdocta and Zero Zero
Zero Zero
Zero Zero is a synth band, formed out of the New Jersey punk band Lifetime by Lifetime members Dave Palaitis-guitar & vocals , Ari Katz-vocals & drums, and Katz's wife Tannis Kristjanson -vocals & keyboards...
. Carl Collins gave an interview about some of the recording efforts at Kickin Records and its affiliated labels.
Harris died in 2008, survived by his partner Cleon Roberts and three daughters, Jada, Yasheen and Neomi.