Justin Cookee...DJ...Giver...LOVER London, UK. facebook.com/justincookeeDJ
**Bass Archaeology – Episode 6** is a journey through groove, restraint, soul and emotional depth, tracing how the bass guitar (and low-end in all its forms) shapes feeling across generations. This episode moves from deep-pocket funk to cinematic pop, from system culture sub-bass to melodic classic rock, always returning to one central idea: the bass is the emotional compass of the song. The foundation is laid with ***Aretha Franklin – Rock Steady***, powered by the impeccable **Chuck Rainey**. His syncopated, bubbling line doesn't just underpin the track, it drives it forward with swagger and precision. Rainey's feel is elastic yet locked, a masterclass in groove economy that sets the tone for the episode's emphasis on pocket and feel over flash. That dancefloor pulse carries into ***Sybil – Let Yourself Go***, where late-80s electronic disco soul production leans on rounded, supportive bass that keeps things buoyant and optimistic. It's smooth, club-ready low-end, less intricate, more about lift and flow. Then ***Galliano – Little Ghetto Boy*** deepens the conversation. Rooted in the UK acid jazz movement, the bass playing here is fluid and expressive, echoing jazz phrasing while holding down a streetwise groove. It feels conscious, grounded, socially aware. The mood shifts into atmosphere with ***Nightmares on Wax – Nights Interlude & Stars***. Here, the bass becomes textural & warm, enveloping, almost meditative. It's less about the line and more about the tone, acting as a cushion for late-night introspection. That low-frequency immersion continues through ***Layo & Bushwacka! – Deep South (Lazyboy Remix)*** and ***Buck Meets Dub Theory – Dub Theory Rework***, where bass is engineered as much as played. These tracks nod to reggae and dub lineage with sub-bass as physical presence, felt in the chest, creating space as much as rhythm. Modern soul re-enters with ***Olivia Dean – Loud***, where live bass adds intimacy and humanity beneath her vocal vulnerability of the voice and talent of now as a total constrast. Then comes a masterclass in groove minimalism: ***Luther Vandross – Never Too Much***, anchored by **Marcus Miller**. His crisp, articulate line is joyful and propulsive, a perfect example of how technical precision can still feel effortless and celebratory. ***SAULT – Masterpiece*** strips things back emotionally. The bass is understated but essential & grounding the track's affirming, almost spiritual tone. It's proof that sometimes the most powerful basslines are the ones that breathe and allow space. Vulnerability peaks with ***RAYE – I Know You're Hurting (Live, Montreux)***, The Amazing voice of a generation RAYE, where the bass reacts in real time, dynamic and sensitive. It underscores the fragility of the performanc, A live bass and melody as good as any emotional support system. The episode then widens into psychedelia with ***The Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever***. **Paul McCartney's** melodic approach to bass playing is front and centre, inventive, exploratory, almost orchestral. His lines don't just sit in the background; they converse with the song's surreal textures. The scope widens further with Eagles – Hotel California (Live), where the bass locks into a steady, expansive rock foundation, supporting the drama of the performance. Finally, Fleetwood Mac – Dreams closes the episode with John McVie's restrained, hypnotic pulse — calm, spacious, timeless. Finally, ***Fleetwood Mac – Dreams*** closes the journey with the restrained brilliance of **John McVie**. His playing is steady, spacious, hypnotic — a reminder that feel, timing and note choice outweigh complexity. The bass doesn't shout; it reassures. Across Episode 6, the feeling that runs throughout is emotional grounding through the message of sound, Whether through funk precision, acid jazz fluidity, dub depth, soul warmth, or classic rock melody, the bass consistently acts as the anchor, the element that holds everything together while allowing the story to unfold above it. This episode is about, feeling, patience, tone, and truth. It's about listening beyond the surface and recognising that the real narrative often lives in the low end which drives the univererse forward with aplomb. See you on Episode 7. Cookee
Welcome to Episode 5 of Bass Archaeology – a deep dig into the DNA of modern bass culture dug on a pure vinyl show. This episode traces the lineage from early breakbeats and hip-hop foundations through funk, acid jazz, jungle, big beat and into soulful drum & bass and UK breakbeat. It's a journey across decades where the bassline isn't just support, it's the main storyteller. From iconic sampled breaks to live musicianship, from club anthems to headphone moments, this episode celebrates how bass connects genres, scenes and generations. Full Setlist – Episode 5 Bass Arch Band DNB Intro Incredible Bongo Band – Apache The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper's Delight Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five – Step Off Prince – Alphabet St. Jamiroquai – Soul Education (Live) Roni Size/Reprazent – Brown Paper Bag Alex Reece – Feel The Sunshine (DJ Pulse Remix Lenzman – Pictures of You (feat. DRS) Lenny Fontana – Spread Love (Nu:Tone Remix Adam Freeland – Supernatural Thing (feat. Alison David) Freestylers – Push Up (Plump DJs Remix) Fatboy Slim – First Down Sade – Is It a Crime Outro Track
*The BASS ARCHAEOLOGY Podcast EP4- OUT NOW** Welcome to the fourth instalment Hosted by Cookee of a series exploring every dimension of bass culture, history, and innovation with a journey amongst my record collection. Ive spent Forty-eight years deep in the crates Digging through the grooves, uncovering the breaks From rock to reggae, house to jungle sounds Bass Archaeology, is what we've found Spinning the vinyl, playing the 4 strings, Every record tells a story, hear what history brings No limits, no borders, just the low-end truth Excavating Music from the fountain of my youth. **Featuring original music by the amazing artists below,** Cookees_BassArchBand - Deep in the Crates Bob Marley - Get up Stand Up / Rat Race Soul 2 Soul - Keep on Movin Roots Manuva - Juggle Tings Beastie Boys - Son of Neckbone / Get it together/ feat Q-Tip Naughty by Nature - Ghetto B/ Everythings Gonna be alright Massive Attack - unfinished sympathy wShara Nelson Reef - Weird Skunk Anansie - Charity RATM - Bombtrack Smashing Pumpkins - Disarm Nirvana - Come as you are The Kooks - Naive Outro
Welcome to the third installment Hosted by Cookee of a series exploring every dimension of bass culture, history, and innovation via my record collection. This is not a dj Mix Episode 3 Cookees intro song Herbie Hancock - Rockit 1983 Short & Shortie - Naughty but Nice (Bushwacka! End004.1996) Sunkids - Rise Up feat Chance (Tony Humphries - 2000) Liquid People Y2k ReGroove - You used to Hold Me so Tight(feat Thelma Houston) Groove Armada - Chicago Daft Punk - Lose yourself to dance (Feat Pharrell/Nile Rogers Radiohead - High and Dry Brad - 20th Century Alice In Chains - Nutshell Aretha Franklin - Nite Life (Live) Buddy Guy & Junior Wells - How can a women treat a man so mean Pink Floyd - The Great Gig in the Sky Cookes outro song This is the latest podcast in the series. The Bass Archaeology Podcast will cover all aspects of bass - from funk foundations to jungle, from studio legends to underground innovators.
The BASS ARCHAEOLOGY Podcast EP2- OUT NOW Welcome to the second installment Hosted by Cookee of a long series exploring every dimension of bass culture, history, and innovation. Ive spent Forty-eight years deep in the crates Digging through the grooves, uncovering the breaks From rock to reggae, house to jungle sounds Bass Archaeology, is what we've found Spinning the vinyl, playing the 4 strings Every record tells a story, hear what history brings No limits, no borders, just the low-end truth Excavating Music from the fountain of my youth. Featuring original music by the amazing artists below, top and tailed by Cookees_BassArchBand Cookees_BassArchBand - 48 Years Deep pt1 Miles Davis - So what - w/Paul Chambers Nina Simon - My Baby Just Cares - w/Jimmy Bond The Black Crowes - Non Fiction - w/Rich Robinson Pearl Jam - Jeremy (unplugged) - w/Jeff Ament RHCP - Tippa my Tongue - w/Flea The Doors - L.A. Woman - w/Jerry Scheff The Brand New Heavies - Highest High - w/Andrew Levy Jungle - Dominoes & Ive Been in Love - w/Josh Lloyd/Lydia Kitto Olivia Dean - A couple of minutes - w/Finn Zefferino-Birchall Chic - Everybody Dance - w/Bernard Edwards. Cookees_BassArchBand - 48 Years TripHopOutro This is the latest podcast in the series. The Bass Archaeology Podcast will cover all aspects of bass - from funk foundations to jungle, from studio legends to underground innovators.
The Bass Archaeology Podcast - Episode 1 - Hosted by Cookee BASS ARCHAEOLOGY EPISODE 1 - OUT NOW Welcome to the first installment of a long series exploring every dimension of bass culture, history, and innovation. From the iconic slap of Chic's “Good Times” to the deep rolling breaks of Breakbeat Era's “Ultra Obscene,” Volume 1 takes you on a journey through decades of bass mastery. **Ep1 - FEATURED TRACKS & ARTISTS:** We Chic - Good Times Massive Attack - Safe from Harm Jamiroquai - Runaway Guru - Loungin' (feat. Donald Byrd) Ezra Collective feat. Olivia Dean - No One's Watching Me Nuyorican Soul - Black Gold of the Sun (feat. Jocelyn Brown) Guru - Never No Time to Play (feat. Ronny Jordan & DC Lee) Dillinger - Cocaine In My Brain (G-Corporation Remix) Breakbeat Era - Ultra Obscene Break & Total Science - Blame You This is just the beginning. Bass Archaeology will cover all aspects of bass - from funk foundations to jungle warfare, from studio legends to underground innovators. #BassArchaeology #BassMusic #Chic #MassiveAttack #Jamiroquai #Guru #EzraCollective #NuyoricanSoul #ThieveryCorporation #BreakbeatEra #DrumAndBass #FunkMusic #HipHop #JazzFunk #MusicPodcast #BasslineCulture
DJ Cookee returns live on Back2LifeSessions for an exclusive online-only radio showcase on Mixlr. We're warming things up for the legendary House of Honey Christmas Party at Omeara on Saturday 29th November — and Cookee's digging deep into the archives… expect soulful rollers, underground house bass heat, and a few forgotten warehouse gems that never fail to lift the ceiling.
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/barnbeats/1553922 We're delighted to be able to invite you to Barn Beats 2025. After a great event last year, we thought we'd do it again! Set on a gorgeous farm in Surrey, the party action takes place in a beautiful 16th Century oak-framed barn, and we'll have fab food and a great drinks selection in the adjacent courtyard provided by PHD. The camping is easy - a nice, flat field across from the barn, with nice loos and hot showers too.
The buzz is real… and it's sweet!
Burning Van '25 will happen over Spring Bank Holiday 23-26th May 2025 at Fernhill Farm in Somerset. It's a party for friends. There will be incidental promenade. Some announcements will be made on the Facebook Page. Tickets are available only via email Please contact us for payment details and information at: grassmardi2022@gmail.com
11 years since we formed and created the B2LS community online like no other since. We got you all through lockdown with upto 18 separate show hosts! What amazing times we had. 19th March 2014 at EDR was the first show. It has spawned many great shows since. Thank you all for your ears and support down the years.
A weekly, monthly and always a live show back2lifesessions@gmail.com
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who tuned in to The Eclectic 'Chilli' Show last night! It was a full journey through my record collection—some new, some not so—but all played straight from vinyl for that pure, warm sound.
Basslines all the way through,Breaks into DNB
Hip Hop into House...Podcast action. https://www.facebook.com/groups/back2lifesessions
Jazz Club Live Radio Performance. Artists such as Billie Holliday Dizzie Gillespie Julie London Ella Fitzgerald Louis Armstrong And many more.
Cookee_RhinoBassDisco SAVE THE RHINOS. DIG deep for the annual fundraiser Big LOVE BEZZA x https://www.justgiving.com/page/berry-white-1686843767831?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=one_page&utm_content=page/berry-white-1686843767831&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=2ad6443e35c84246902984deb7f996bd
Breaks and DNB session with Curly Commander LIVE on air. Includes mic.
part-2-of-cookee-200-wonderful-times-live back2lifesessions and feel good friday
cookee-200-wonderful-times-live_back2lifesessions Feel Good Friday episode 200. @CurlyCommander
For my wonderful Friend Zoe W on her 40th Jubilee event.
Tribal Tech Workout..Always live Mixing..No SyncVicars here. email back2lifesessions@gmail.com for bookings.
I first met Ferg and Mardi at Kimberley circa 2005 over a tea bag. instant love lasts 20 years... Was my pleasure to play and perform at Dickfest (40), Mardigras (50), MFA (50). Some huge beautiful events full of love and light.. Here is my live mix (minus the crowds whoops) Recorded live from the Empire Stage Sunday 7pm For Mardi at 60..Happy Birthday with love...Cookeeeee
Bass driven house beats with an upfront 2am vibe
Supporting Save the Rhino since the late 90s. Donate as sadly we still face a struggle to keep these animals on earth.. Spread Love. DL and donate please.. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Berry-White With love to Rhino Bez..xx
A weekly, monthly and always a radio show
A very different show from the normal. Guitars and Drums and Rock Legends
CC show 22 Recorded Live July 2020
Show 11 of the lockdown sessions... Recorded Live Frirday 29th May Only on the back2lifesessions. THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH IN THE PAST 12WEEKS mixlr.com/back2lifesessions/showreel
covid lockdown sessions... Recorded Live Friday 29th May Only on the back2lifesessions. THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH IN THE PAST 12WEEKS mixlr.com/back2lifesessions/showreel
covid lockdown sessions... Recorded Live Friday 29th May Only on the back2lifesessions. THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH IN THE PAST 12WEEKS mixlr.com/back2lifesessions/showreel
Cookee - CoronaBassHouse. More bass, less than a virus
Cookee - CoronaBassHouse. More bass, less than a virus
Cookee - CoronaBassHouse. More bass, less than a virus
A live mix from 2012. Many still love this one. Its now available forever.
A live mix from 2012. Many still love this one. Its now available forever.
A live mix from 2012. Many still love this one. Its now available forever.
Cookee - Back2lifesessions - Mayday Mix up - Live Vinyl mix.
Cookee - Back2lifesessions - Mayday Mix up - Live Vinyl mix.
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