Basement Jaxx

Basement Jaxx are an English electronic music duo consisting of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe.

The pair got their name from the regular club night they held in Brixton, London and first rose to popularity in the underground house scene of the mid-1990s. During their club nights, the duo were joined by the likes of Daft Punk, DJ Sneak and Corrina Joseph.

In 1999, the group released their first full-length album, Remedy. It included the singles ‘Red Alert’, ‘Jump n' Shout, ‘Bingo Bango’, and ‘Rendez-Vu’, which is Basement Jaxx's highest UK Singles Chart entry to date.

Their next album, 2001's Rooty included singles ‘Romeo’, ‘Jus 1 Kiss’, ‘Where's Your Head At?’, and ‘Do Your Thing’, which was featured in the film Bend It Like Beckham as well as Nickelodeon and Coca-Cola commercials.

The music video for album opener ‘Romeo’ is an homage to the Bollywood film style. ‘Where's Your Head At? became an international hit in 2002, also known for its inclusion on the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider soundtrack.

The group have been nominated for Billboard Music, MTV Europe Music and BRIT awards.

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