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Bombay Bassment

Rank #5 Mumbai, IN Hip Hop / Reggae / Funk

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Members: Bobkat - MC/Rap, Levin Mendes - Drums, Ruell - Bass, Chandu - DJ/Samples/Percussions

Label: Bombay Bassment

Manager: Aloysius Lobo

Bio: Bombay Bassment is an urban outfit made solid by 2 Goans, 1 South Indian & 1 African. This eclectic mix of artists has led to a sound that defines the grass roots of each, the outcome of which is an upbeat blend of Hip-Hop, Rap, Reggae, Funk & Drum ‘n Bass. Despite different cultural n hence musi... See Full Bio

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: Wshng our frnds at @parikrama on their 22nd anniversary - a playlist put 2gther by @bcradioindia featuring our song - http://t.co/6MICX6cNad

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“Bombay Bassment made up for the opening acts with an incendiary set that had everybody grooving. Man, DAT RHYTHM SECTION! While I’m not a big fan of the inclusion of wobble-step to their palette of sounds, Bombay Bassmentis a live act at the top of their game. Anybody who wasn’t moving throughout their set was probably dead inside”

— Bhanuj Kappal, The punk rocker's guide to the underground.

“Uniting every urban groove under the sun, Bombay Bassment are a hot-stepping Indian 4 piece bringing their eclectic sound to Dubai for the first time. We caught up with them ahead of their Music Room gig to find out more... ”

— Infusion Crew, Infusion Magazine

“The arrival of EDM did result in some fight back from hip hop artistes. The year 2010 saw the emergence of one of India’s first live hip hop outfits, Bombay Bassment. Known for tracks such as Rebirth of Slick and Bomb the Bass, the collective comprises MC Bob Omulo, drummer Levin Mendes, bassist Ruell Barretto and DJ Chandu aka Chandrashekhar Kunder. “When we formed the band, the acceptance was phenomenal. Hip hop artistes are clearly not putting themselves out in the open, the way other indie bands do. They have to use social media to their advantage, they have to be consistent and not one-hit wonders. One can’t blame record labels or music festivals,” says Omulo, a Kenyan based in India. ”

— Somya lakhani, The Indian Express

“Having been singled out by the Guardian newspaper as "a world act to watch" India's hip hop outfit Bombay Bassment are heading to Dubai next month for their first international gig. ”

— Kelly Crane, GulfNews.com

“The two are joined by an army of international artistes, including German ‘robotic’ dancer Chriss, who specialises in electric boogie, French spray-painter Ivan Rock, German graffiti artist Rene and local acts like b-boying collective Roc Fresh Crew, beatboxing duo Boxy Turvy, Dharavi-based hip-hop collective Sout Dandy Squad and city favourites like DJ Uri and Bombay Bassment. ”

— Megha Mahindru, Hindustan Times

“We caught the band’s spin-doctor Chantz right before the band hit the stage at Hard Rock Cafe (Pune). Here’s what he had to say on what this gig means for the band: ” We are very excited to play our first international gig. Such gigs let us play our music in front of new audiences who might not have heard us before. Gigs like these definitely help us grow as a band.””

— Zomba.in

“Mumbai hip hop/electro-rock band, Bombay Bassment recently bagged their first international gig. The quartet will play The Music Room, Dubai on June 8, 2012.”

— Indiecision Staff, Nh7.in

“Bombay Bassment will subsequently take on the stage and each of the European artists will come and join them as they showcase some moves”

— kevin Lobo, Mid Day

“Outside, the more enterprising among the TV journalists got Bombay Bassment to put up a makeshift performance — standing on the snow without any instruments. The band rapped happily, getting into the groove after a few minutes, and an audience clustered around as the cameramen filmed from various angles.”

— Yana Banerjee - Bey, The Hindu Business Line

“Formed in November 2010 as a two-piece drum 'n' bass outfit by local musicians, drummer Levin Mendes and bass player Ruell Baretto, Bombay Bassment evolved into a four-member band with the inclusion of Robert Omulo aka Bob, a DJ and emcee, and city-based Chandrashekhar Kunder aka DJ Chantz, six months later. ”

— Lisa Antao, Bombay Times, Times of India

“There was hip-hop and rap; reggae and funk; and drum and bass. The four members of the band, Bombay Bassment, made the crowd jump and jump some more, at High Spirits, Koregaon Park, on Friday night with their upbeat blend of genres. ”

— Nupur Chaudhuri, The Indian Express

“What do you get when you add Hip-Hop, Rap, Reggae, Funk, drum beats and bass? Don't rack your brains, just head to High Spirits to find out how these elements mingle in harmony. ”

— Meeta Ramnani, Mid Day - Pune

“We often find ourselves asking many questions at the JD Rock Awards ceremony every year but among the things they got right at the 2012 edition last month was the choice of Mumbai-based hip hop act Bombay Bassment as the country’s “Best Emerging Band”.”

— Amit Gurbaxani, Mumbai Boss

“Consisting of two Goans, one African and one South Indian, Bombay Bassment’s music draws from a unique mix of hip-hop, rap, reggae, funk, drums and bass. Here follows an interview with the team: Bobkat (MC/rapper), Levin (drums), Ruell (bass) and DJ Chandu (samples, percussion). ”

— Amanda Sodhi, Gibson Guitar India

“Twenty years ago, there were five big bands that played rock and now there are 500 bands that play different music. In every country, music shifts and here the music scene had to shift from rock. But it has not shifted to one genre, it has made space for a lot of genres,” says Mumbai-based Levin Mendes, who left a rock band a year and a half ago to form Bombay Bassment, a hip-hop, reggae and funk outfit.”

— Somya Lakhani, The Indian Express

“With the 'Playing for Change Day' held recently in Mumbai, Indian musicians have become part of a global peace stage On playingforchange.org , a young child with a toothy smile and a pair of headphones glued into his ears, smiles at you. A featured video, with John Lennon Foundation's logo that reads – Power to the People – grabs attention. As you take a minute and play the video, a story unfolds. It shows how the Playing for Change Foundation spreads peace through music. In its seven-year-long journey, the organisation has united several musical voices from around the globe. And on September 17, it held its first annual Playing for Change Day in Mumbai, in collaboration with Live from Console. Indian musicians and groups K C Loy, Airport, Bombay Bassment and Bay Beat Collective participated. ”

— Amrita Jain, Indian Express - Pune

“Staying away from the clichés of a heavily commercialized genre, Bombay Bassment’s brand of hip-hop is one of a kind. Their unique tunes, heavy with infectious bass grooves and old-school rap, jump out at you and make you want to dance. They have been on the music scene as a band since 2010 and in this time, they have released a music video that has been doing the rounds on television. ”

— Ofira Reuben, Times of India / Bangalore Times

“Turn up that Bass! The new kid on block Bombay Bassment, is redefining Hip Hop in India.”

— Mansie Shah, The Big M

“Rap it Up! Contagious beats and buckets of attitude best define the four-piece hip hop band Bombay Bassment, says Lalitha Suhasini.”

— Lalitha Suhasini, TimeOut Mumbai

“The Hip-Hop scene in India is growing and how! And one particular band is doing it all. From Hip-Hop to Reggae, Rap to Funk and Drum n Bass, Bombay Bassment is taking music to a whole different level. We caught up with the band members who were in the city for a gig. ”

— Divya Sehgal, Deccan Chronicle

“Bombay Bassment's drummer, Levin Mendes, tells us that fusing old school hip hop/rap with drum n bass, funk & reggae was a "bold step for us". He goes on to add, "Fortunately, till now we have got excellent response for our style of music in India. Now let's see what the world has to say about us".”

— Vivek Ranjan, Whackk.com

“One of the most promising hip-hop acts in recent times, Bombay Bassment too, is optimistic. “It'll be interesting to see an Indian sound from India versus a Western sound from India. They are completely different genres and great in their own way. I hope both of them make it to the final four,“ says Mendes, Both bands are relying on social media and word-ofmouth to get maximum votes.”

— Megha Mahindru, Hindustan Times, HT Cafe

"Hard Rock Calling 2011 is a moment in time for India - with the nomination of two bands from Bangalore and Mumbai - Swarathma & Bombay Bassment for the very first time in 40 years! Hard Rock Cafés across India have experienced a rocking engagement with amateur and established bands as the Battle of the Bands commenced earlier this year.

— afaqs!

“Bombay Bassment is the truth, coming all the way from Bombay, India! This beat is got that true funk feel, and everybody knows rapping over horns and a funky bass = victory. I’m really excited to see what’s up with them in 2011”

— jkava, eavesdr0p.com

“Mumbai electro rockers Bombay Bassment have lofty ambitions. Their brand of hip-hop meets drum ‘n bass meets funk takes on established conventions of those genres – a careful mix of curated samples, some pro MC chops and an affinity to bass-driven melodies. Hip-Hop [Never Be The Same] puts those ambitions front and center. This is a band that’s sure-footed and ready to, as cliched as it may sound, “make it to the top”. We’re certain they have the chops to do just that.”

— Guardian.co.uk/Music

“The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry began the third year of the Bandstand Revival Project in Mumbai on March 12. The Bandstand Revival Project is a blend of music by various bands of Mumbai. The program featured live performance by Pradakshinam and Bombay Bassment at Malabar Hills, Hanging Gardens, on Saturday, March 12. ”

— RnM Team, Radioandmusic.com

“The six-month-old Bombay Bassment are no novices to playing in open spaces, having performed at Bandra’s Amphitheatre, IC Colony and at BKC. Vocalist Robert Omulo credits his best performances to the fact that they were open-air ones. ”

— Joanna Lobo, DNA

“The festival will feature a bouquet of sounds. There are hindi rockers like Pradakshinam, Rang, Ankur Tiwari and the Ghalat Family and Airport. Then there are alternative sounds by bands like Bombay Bassment and Vasudha Sharma. And finally, the actual 'bands' the Police band and the MCGM band.”

— Mumbai Mirror Bureau, Mumbai Mirror, Times of India

“Bombay Bassment is on a bonafide roll. Having deservedly taken victory at the Converse Original Band Hunt on Sunday, the band played another high-energy set at Hard Rock Cafe that saw them win this competition as well.”

— Arjun S. Ravi, NH7.in/Indiecision

“Bombay Bassment is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting new bands in the Mumbai indie scene. With a unique hip-hop-meets-electro-rock sound, a very tight stage act and a frontman with pro MC chops, the quartet have the potential to be Shaa’ir + Func-esque club heroes. While there’s still some work needed in the lyrics department, the band’s music – upbeat melodies, clever samples, et al – is imminently enjoyable. Currently riding a wave of popularity and good vibes, the band was on top form on Sunday, dispatching its material to much crowd appreciation. Bombay Bassment were deserving winners.”

— Arjun S. Ravi, Nh7.in/Indiecision

"Mumbai will be seeing a lot more of me now. I’ve heard of local bands like Bombay Bassment and Reggae Rajas, I would love to come back and collaborate with them"- Apache Indian

— Megha Mahindru, Hindustan Times (HT Cafe)

“Making reservations A lot has changed since the '90s. You have great acts like Bombay Bassment and Reggae Rajahs who are making great music. I feel like the time is right.”

— Kevin Lobo, Mumbai Mirror

“Bombay Bassment has been busting all the right moves. Staying with their audience with well-timed gigs and groovy tracks, the band has been making waves with their unique sound. Bombay Bassment is a four piece band which consists of MC/rapper Bob, drummer Levin, bassist Ruell and DJ Chandu (Samples). They don’t just play hip-hop, the band offers a unique bouquet of sounds which includes reggae, funk and drum n bass.”

— Kevin Lobo, Mumbai Mirror, Times of India

“Mumbai hip hop/urban band Bombay Bassment have finally completed the video that they shot about a month ago and plan to release it on Tuesday at the stroke of midnight on Bombayhiphop.com for the premiere of the video”

— Admin, bombayhiphop.com

“Band forecast Arjun S Ravi, editor, indiecision.com, an online music resource for Indian bands, names some bands to look out for: The Bicycle Days, alternate psychedelic rock (Bengaluru) http://www.myspace.com/thebicycledays Bombay Bassment, hip-hop, electronica (Mumbai) http://bombaybassment.wordpress.com/ The Riot Peddlers, punk (Mumbai) http://www.myspace.com/theriotpeddlers Albatross, black metal (Mumbai) http://www.myspace.com/albatrosshorror”

— YOLANDE D'MELLO, Mid Day

“So when we heard about a new hip hop “band”, we were cautiously optimistic. But as we look back at 2010, Bombay Bassment was perhaps Indian indie music’s most pleasant surprise of the last 12 months. A group that by their own description is closer to The Roots than to 50 Cent, and has been winning new fans with every gig they play.”

— Amit Gurbaxani, Mumbai Boss

“Max Clouth Trio were the first to play with an hour long set of jazz music. They were followed by a funk and hip hop band called Bombay Bassment, who had some original and witty rhymes that kept the audience enthralled. ”

— Sue, MissMalini.com

“Bombay/Mumbai has its share of wannabe hip hoppers, but Bombay Bassment proved that the city was also home to the genuine article. Bombay Basement aren’t a collective of MCs with laptops, they are a band in the truest sense of the word. Comprising rapper Bob Omulo, drummer Levin Mendes, bassist Ruell Barretto and DJ Chandrashekhar “Chandu” Kunder, Bombay Bassment are by their own description close to The Roots than to 50 Cent, and are all the more refreshing because of it. Their occasionally conscious hip hop lyrics never take away from their party starting, feel good vibe, created by a sound that blends rap with funk and reggae.”

— Indiecision Staff, NH7.in/Indiecision

“They were followed by a funk and hip hop band called Bombay Bassment, who had some original and witty rhymes that kept the audience enthralled...”

— Sue Castellino , MissMalini.com

“The festival includes two bands from the Red Bull Bedroom Jam -- Blakc and Bombay Bassment, three international acts --Max Clouth Trio and Glitterbug+Ronni Shendar from Germany and Tribu Zulu from Italy -- as well as The Pulp Society, Something Relevant and Axtortion. ”

— Aditi Sharma, Mid DAY

“The new band that is making waves, Bombay Bassment will play their unique blend of hip-hop, reggae/dub, funk and drum ‘n’ bass next.”

— Mumbai Mirror Bureau, Mumbai Mirror, Times of India

“But the act we’re looking forward to seeing the most is hip hop quartet Bombay Bassment. The band, which comprises rapper Bob Omulo, drummer Levin Mendes, bassist Ruell Barretto and DJ Chandrashekhar “Chandu” Kunder, has been consistently impressing audiences with their on-stage energy and party-starting vibe at their performances at the Stupid Ditties album launch at Bonobo in November, and at NH7 Weekender in Pune earlier this month. See thetilt.in for the schedule. ”

— Editor, Mumbai Boss

“Tis the season for music festivals. Sandwiched between the Bacardi NH7 Weekender and Sunburn, Mumbai venue Blue Frog has announced a two day music festival called The Tilt, “for the inclined”. The event will feature international and local bands – German jazz act Max Clouth Trio, Mumbai hiphop band and Bacardi NH7 Weekender contest slot winners Bombay Bassment, Italian ska/reggae act Tribu Zulu, German VJs Glitterbug and Ronni Shendar, Mumbai alt/grunge band Blakc, funk act The Pulp Society, jam band Something Relevant, and G3-esque guitarist trio Axe-Tortion. ”

— Indiecision, nh7.in/indiecision

“The concert will have groups like The Seer's Act, Bleck, Bombay Basement (with visual performer Paul Power) and Microphon 3. ”

— Joeanna Rebello Fernandes, Times of India

“Bombay Bassment, who played on the first day has brought together a team of musicians with different styles. Levin Mendes (drums) and Ruell Baretto (bass) initially wanted to start a drum n bass act, but their music has taken a new direction when manager Jayesh Veralkar stepped in.”

— Kevin Lobo, Mumbai Mirror, Times of India

“Newbies The Bicycle Days, Bombay Bassment Play Bacardi NH7 Weekender ”

— Indiecision Staff, Nh7.in/indiecision

“When we announced the lineup of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender, we promised one band a slot at our three-day party in Pune. We received entries from over 50 bands from around the country spanning a variety of genres from downtempo electronica to death metal. Unfortunately, we could give a slot to only one band. That band is Mumbai hip-hop-electro-rock act Bombay Bassment (stream their music here). The band will share the Hard Rock Cafe stage on the festival opening day (December 10) with acts like Bangalore’s The Bicycle Days and Mumbai electro rock giants Pentagram.”

— Indiecision , NH7.in

“Bombay Bassment, a four-piece reggae, funk-bass act will perform at the Inorbit Mall, Malad, 7.30 pm onwards this Saturday. Comprising MC Bobkat, DJChandu, drummer Levin and bassist Ruell, the band plays a mix of old school hip-hop, new-age break beat, and drum and bass grooves derived from their varied influences.”

— HTC, Hindustan Times (HT Cafe)

“The gig saw performances by a couple of new acts, and some seasoned acts like Shaa’ir + Func and Dischordian, all featuring on the compilation. New hip-hop/drum n bass band Bombay Bassment was quite well received...”

— Grishma Rao, NH7.in

“The event was marked with the launch of a compilation CD byt the same name with music from 20 bands from all over tha nation, and among the bands performing was Bombay Bassment, an eclectic band that infuses hip hop with Drum & Bass and Reggae. It was the bands maiden performance, and the crowds seemed to enjoy what they heard. despite a few glitches with the sound, it was definitely a good start for the crew...”

— Admin, Bombayhiphop.com

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Maxlink AkA Dark Angel
Very best to you!!
Brassic Bhai
hip hop - never be the same. lmao. thats the shiz bros. sounds different fo sho. lets mash with each other some time.
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YALL ARE DOPE. FOR REAL! YALL DESERVE MORE THAN WHAT YALL HAVE ALREADY AMASSED AND ACHIEVED! KEEP GRINDIN!

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Q: how u guys et started together and do u guys totaly depand on music financialy

A: Hey Siddhant, Yes we formed the band from scratch about 2 years ago. First we decided on what direction we'd want our band to head & what kind of music we'd like to make, then we started connecting with people to find the right fit. Once that was done done, we started jamming & making music, created an initial 30 min set to start off with & started gigging. Thats how its been till date. And no as a band we don't depend on our music solely to survive. Each one has other things that pays for our meals. Its just not time to do that yet. But im sure in time, we'll get there. Hope this answers your question Cheers, BB

Asked by Siddhant Jadhav. Answered on Tue Sep 18 2012

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