Josh Butler and Bontan have joined forces for a new music project called Be True, we spoke to the duo for our latest Five For The Funk feature to find out their favourite classic house tracks.
Jimmy Coultas
Last updated: 20th Feb 2015
Some artists are just undeniably compatible when it comes to music, meaning that eventually they'll join forces to create something extra special. Josh Butler and Bontan are this sort of twosome. They are taking their indisputable chemistry to the next level and are channeling it towards a completely new project, Be True.
The pair were behind the massive club belter 'Got A Feeling', with Josh providing the original tune and Bontan on remix duties. If you need any indication of how well they work together, listening to this track alone is proof enough and the stats support it - it's the second biggest selling single on Beatport of all time.
The dynamic duo are currently in the midst of a twelve-date tour across the UK, playing back to back for a minimum of four hours at each gig. We spoke to them for our latest Five For The Funk feature, in which we asked them to name five of their favourite classic house tracks.
(JB) Kerri Chandler gave me a copy of this when we were in Iceland together. Originally released on his Mad House records imprint in 1993. Still sounds fresh!
(B) Such a good vocal running through the track accompanied by some warm chords. House music at its finest.
(JB) This is much more recent, 2013 but I love how raw and straight up it is.
(B) Another example of some wicked sampling with some slamming drums!
(JB) Again pretty recent but Detroit Swindle keep true to House music with every track.
(B) I love the drums in every Detroit Swindle record. This especially.
(JB) Jamie Trench is a wicked UK producer who nails that authentic sound. Also check out his 'SHAG EDITS' for some laid back disco vibes
(B) For me Jamie Trench is one of the UK's unsung hero's. Every release is of the highest standard. This track has some great samples running through it and a wicked bass line to roll it all along.
(JB) 1996 and this still kicks!
(B) There's nothing better than finding a golden sample and just running it throughout a whole track. This is a perfect example of that.
The duo are currently on their Be True tour where they'll play a minimum of four hour sets together at the following clubs:
Chibuku @ East Village Arts Club, Liverpool - Saturday 21st February
Subsoul @ Motion, Bristol - Saturday 7th March
Mint Sessions @ Mint Club, Leeds - Thursday 12th March
Stealth vs Rescued @ Stealth, Nottingham - Saturday 21st March
Love Action Easter Weekend @ The Arches, Glasgow - Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th April
Butler & Bontan presents Be True @ Ministry of Sound, London - Saturday 4th April
Deju Vu 23rd Birthday @ Funktion, Hull - Sunday 5th April
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