Kish Kash

by Basement Jaxx

Overview

With two full-length masterpieces behind them, Basement Jaxx still hadn't recorded a bum note, nearly ten years after getting together. Their third record, Kish Kash, is still miles ahead of the various formula relied upon by scores of dance producers, but it isn't the same filler-free party classic as Remedy and Rooty. In fact, it reveals the duo perhaps relying too much on their own formula, the jumped-up Prince production with tech-heavy percussion and effects exploding all over the mix. Granted, Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe ably deflect most criticisms with this LP, shot through with high-profile collaborations -- nearly all of them intriguing tracks with star turns. Post-punk hero Siouxsie Sioux shows various electroclash victims just what it means to be a postmodern diva for "Cish Cash," while *NSYNC's JC Chasez is a surprising success on the beguiling "Plug It In." Teenage garage-rap sensation Dizzee Rascal turns in a fabulous outré performance on "Lucky Star" and Me'Shell NdegéOcello is a steely, assured vocalist for the propulsive "Right Here's the Spot." Kish Kash may be the best dance record of 2003. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	09/22/2023
Label:	Xl Recordings
UPC:	0634904017408

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Basement Jaxx   Primary Artist
Phoebe   Primary Artist,Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Siouxsie Sioux   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Totlyn Jackson   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Dizzee Rascal   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Lisa Kekaula   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals,Guest Artist
JC Chasez   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Meshell Ndegeocello   Featured Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar (Bass),Vocals
London Session Orchestra   Strings
Basil   Percussion
Nadia Cielto Steele   Vocals (Background)
Jason Anthoney Wright   Vocals (Background)
Cotlyn Jackson   Guest Artist
Simeon Jones   Harmonica
Francine Kufonji   Vocals (Background)
Joe Benjamin   Vocals
Cherokee   Vocals (Background)
Kele Le Roc   Vocals (Background)
Ty   Vocals (Background)
Gavyn Wright   String Conductor
Sharlene Hector   Vocals (Background),Choir/Chorus
Felix Buxton   Guest Artist
Allonymous   Vocals
Cassie Watson   Vocals (Background)
Xenia Lewis   Vocals
Nathan "Tugg" Curran   Drums
Natasha Awuku   Vocals (Background)
Mandy Senior   Vocals (Background)
Wil Malone   String Conductor

Technical Credits

Basement Jaxx   Mixing,Producer
Lisa Kekaula   Composer
Simon Ratcliffe   Group Member,Composer
Felix Buxton   Composer
Meshell Ndegeocello   Producer,Composer
Mike Marsh   Mastering
Wil Malone   String Arrangements
Sue Amaradivakara   Illustrations
Phil Lee   Assistant