Bio
EPIDEMIC RECORD LABEL OWNERS (www.epidemicrecordings.com) Members: Tiki (Dan Bartake) & Phaty Mclefto (Joe Wallace) Affiliates: EPIDEMIC RECORDS/J&E PRO/DIRTY NORTH RECORDINGS Location: Regina, Saskatoon (Canada) Genre: Dirty Fidget/Electro/Speed Garage/Nu Skool Breaks/Dub Step Hailing from one of flattest places around, the duo known as 'Flatland Funk' (Dan Bartake) aka [Tiki] and (Joe Wallace) aka [Phaty Mclefto] started out together in the year 2005. Flatland Funk is the most sought out and recognizable dj's in western Canada.This duo built upon a chemistry of extremely "FAT" well produced Dirty, Funky, Nuskool Breaks/Fidget/Electro and Speed Garage is no wonder why this two-some brings to dance floors an electrifying roof-raising, booty-shaking sound. That is anything but flat! Flatland Funk are owners of Canadian label “Epidemic Recordings”, which is host of some of the biggest names in the scene today, including artists such as Ac Slater, Defunct!, Wonk, Dylan Holshausen, Destroy Disco, Flatland Funk, Influenza, Dopamine, 4Kuba, Rektchordz, Royal K, Benhaskey and many others. There is no question as to why the expansion of the break-beat/Electro world in Saskatchewan, Canada is on the horizon. “Flatland Funks” display of these artists recordings and their combined experience of 14 years in the mastery in the art of mixing and crowd interaction, gives them the upper hand. Flatland Funk are representatives of Saskatchewan for “Boodang Music Canada” & "J&E" Productions. There sound is influenced by many, especially from the sounds of Calvertron, Will Bailey, Malente, Rustler, Hi Jack, Defunct!, Bass Kleph, Hostage, Shab Ruffcut & Tipper to name a few. They have played alongside various producers and DJ acts such as The Rogue Element, Cosmic gate, Hook 'n' Sling, Malente, Myagi, Will Bailey, Nick Thayer, Technikal Itch, Andy moor, Steve Murano, Far Too Loud, Influenza, Dj Craze, John “00” Fleming, Deko-ze, Titus 1, Czech, Small Town dj’s, Donald Glaude ,Zimbardo, Eskmo, Kraddy, The Phat Conductor, Jelo and many others and have been breaking new ground with regular performances and club residencies that has kept them busy across the flatlands . This Duo is not to be missed! Hot Mouth, Hi Jack, Kyle Watson, Defunct!...so Many
Regina / Saskatoon Canada
Member since: 22 Jul 2009
