Boomkat

Boomkat is the result of so many different influences, everything from The Beatles to A Tribe Called Quest to Motown to Depeche Mode to Oasis,” says Kellin Manning, who conceives the group’s multi-layered beats, samples and copious live sounds. “Our record reflects all the music we grew up on, and that’s why you can’t really pinpoint our style.” Hip-hop ? particularly the old-school breaks ? is a key part of the mix, but so is pop, soul, electronica and the downright mystical bond between siblings. “ Because we grew up together, we’re in each other’s heads ? musically and spiritually,” attests Kellin’s sister, Taryn, whose throaty, blues-driven vocals and don’t-mess-with-me attitude are the fire that sears their debut album, boomkatalog one (set for release April 8, 2003, on DreamWorks Records). “That has always been there and is always going to be there. As a result, we have songs for days, songs that represent everything we’ve been through. This album is a journey through our lives, both what we’ve seen as individuals and what we share.” That trip winds its way from raw-and-ready club bangers to heart-on-the-sleeve ballads, from the dare-you-not-to-shake-it rhythms of first radio track “The Wreckoning” ? a #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart ? and the introspective affirmation of “Look At All The People,” to the lilting, frustrated “Wastin’ My Time,” the deeply personal reminiscence “Daydreamin’” and the scratch-happy shout . Boomkat是環球的藝人, 由Kellin與Taryn Manning兄妹兩人所組成, Taryn是目前好萊塢中快速竄起的新星, 曾演出Britney Spears【Crossroads】中懷孕友人Mimi, 以及阿姆的【街頭痞子】中阿姆的前女友. Boomkat之前也在【街頭痞子】的電影原聲帶中獻唱了一首”Wasting My Time”.