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Take 3 to 7 turntables, three mixers, 3 – 5 DJs and add a host for flavour. Now throw in some humour, a large scoop of oomph, stir vigorously, then present to a full dance floor and allow to boil for 60 – 120 minutes. What do you have? Apply the Breaks (ATB)!

Think Scratch Perverts or the former Drunken All-stars with a sense of humour and you’re about there;

Formed in May 2003, ATB consists of DJ’s Mack The Knife, C Smoove, Rob Focuz, Idle, and Daddy Fingaz, and host and K.I.D, who combine in various configurations to produce an energetic DJ show covering the full spectrum of breakbeat music.

It’s certainly not a scene for the feint-hearted, and the unique live experience continues to grow as the crew approach their 6th year as residents at rave-giants Raindance as well as headline slots at various events up and down the country such as Epidemik, Waveform, Vinyl Touch and Graffiti Breaks.
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As many have already discovered, the perfect way to get any party started is simply to Apply the Breaks!


Individually, the crew have their own projects which include:

 

Rob promoting the long-running 'Monday Club' and 'Apply the Breaks' events at The Horn in St Albans

 

C Smooves 'Apply the Breaks' podcast on iTunes which averages around 5000 listeners an episode. 

 

MC K.I.D. continuing to excel as an MC at Garage nights such as 'Spreadlove Project' and appearing on MTV Base and Channel U with long time friends Vics and Trix.

 

Idle is well in demand for his top rate scratching skills, so much so that he spends more time in clubs than he does at home, as well as single handily keeping kettle chips and Cornish pasties alive.

 


The crew also produce their own tracks, the first release from Dekoy and Rob Focuz hit stores in April 2007 on Control Breaks Records. This was well received, spending the first 2 weeks of its release in the top 10 download and vinyl charts at Juno and Breakbeat Online.

The follow up, Bob Hopeless came out in December 2008 on Diverted Traffic Records to more critical acclaim you can pick it up at online music store Beatport. A third release by the pair 'Colonel K' landed in August of 2009 and is also available on Beatport.


In 2010 Rob also started working with Secure Unit. The duo's first release, an entry for a remix competition for  Myagi's Smartbomb was released on 'Pop & Lock' records, and has been going down very well in the clubs.


The latest release, a remix of UK Beat Cartels 'Carosel' is available to buy now from Trackitdown.net and entered the sales chart at #8. This has also been receving rave reviews.


 


 

Residencies

• Raindance
• Graffiti Breaks
• Epidemik
• Monday Club
 
Music Styles

• Breakbeat
• Nu Skool Breaks
• Rave Breaks
• Electro House
• Dubstep
• Drum and Bass
 
Releases


• Dekoy and Rob Focuz – “Chunk the Funk” – Control Breaks Records
• Dekoy and Rob Focuz  - "Cornel K" - Diverted Traffic
• Dekoy and Rob Focuz  - "Bob Hopless" - Diverted Traffic
• Myagi - "Smart Bomb" (Rob Focuz and Secure Unit Remix) - Pop & Lock
• UK Beat Cartel - "Carosell" (Rob Focuz and Secure Unit Remix) - 513 Records
 
Radio


• Every other Tuesday - 9-11pm - www.nuskoolbreaks.co.uk

Podcast


• Apply the Breaks Podcast on iTunes - http://www.jellycast.com/directory/index.php?page=jellycast&id=2062

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