Wicked Beat Sound System - Releases

Releases

The first album release, Music From The Core was originally released on Matt Hayward's independent label One Movement in 1996 and the first single release, "Summer Sun" produced by John Prior, was frequently played by the DJ by Andy Glitre on Triple J and was followed up by single "Local MP" also achieved high rotation. These tracks were featured on the soundtrack to the French film Clubbed to Death (Lola). They collaborated with other local artists such as Yothu Yindi, Directions in Groove, Deborah Conway, Iva Davies, Christine Anu and Renee Geyer.

The second album, Inna Styles was released through Mushroom in 2000, followed by an extensive touring schedule. Three singles from the album "I Don’t Wanna know", "Church of Al Green", and "Stay With Me Til Dawn" were again featured on Triple J. The album also featured dancefloor tracks "Cookin’ with Kazz" and "Genie of the Lab". In 2000 Wicked Beat Sound System received an ARIA nomination for Inna Styles and a Dance Music Award nomination (DMA) for Best Band. They also played festivals across Australia including the Perth International Arts Festival, Vibes On A Summer's Day and the closing of Sydneys Paralympics.

In 2002 the third album, New Soul Breaks was released and featured vocal tracks by Janssen including "I Want To" and "Brand New Day", as well as instrumental tracks "Do The Tings" and "Ounce Of Swing". In the same year they received another ARIA nomination for "Best Dance Release". In 2005 Wicked Beat Sound System released 4ormation featuring the track "Nightmare". Shortly after the release of 4ormation MC Kye departed the group to concentrate on his solo project and the group ceased touring for a period of time. In 2006, Wicked Beat Sound System, now largely Robinson and Janssen, recorded Hydromajestik which was released on 24 March 2007. More in the vein of their previous Inna Styles album this album featured vocal tracks in addition to dub-influenced instrumentals, the first single was "Won’t Let Go".