Frank Martin is Executive Producer and A&R Director for the label. Like most he started out as a DJ - both in clubs and on the radio. Things really started happening during his University years when he held a residency at underground club 'Slide' in Oxford. Here Frank got exposure to playing in front of large crowds and alongside some of his earliest influences. His 'Afterhours Show' on Passion 107.9 FM soon followed and reached notoriety through the music Frank played and the guests he had on his show (Guests included Jon Digweed, Andrew Wetherall, Alix Alvarez, Larry Heard, The Unabombers, Stuart Patterson, DJ Heather, The Rurals, Tom Middleton, Trentemoller etc etc). Frank's commitment to music rather than hype is no better stated than in his playlists, often breaking new tracks and resurecting obscure past releases. This distinctive sound built a strong following for the show with listeners tuning in from all over the world via the radio station's live webcast and internet archive. The Afterhours EP (a tribute to the show) was Frank's first release under the Uk Basic name, and several other 12''s soon followed including 'Reflections' by Jihad Muhammad which became an instant hit among the house community. His vision for Uk Basic Records today is quite simple... Releasing exciting new dance music and striving to improve all aspects of the business.
UKB007 The George Davis EP [Buy MP3]
A1: The Feather
B1: Bumpa
B2: Atmosphere
UKB006 C-King - Smile [Buy MP3]
A1: Kenny Carvajal Remix
B1: Iwanai Music Mix (Produced by John Kumahara)
B2: Iwanai Dub-Tool
UKB005 The Friends Re-United EP [Buy MP3]
A1: Lars Behrenroth - Inflection
B1: John Kumahara - Lost
B2: Reelsoul - Music
UKB004 Jovonn - Do Your Dance Project [Buy MP3]
A1: Anybody
B1: Djoon
UKB003 Dom Navarra - Projects EP [Buy MP3]
A1: D Navarra Ft Mohson Iqbal - Beat Of The Drum
A2: D&K Project Ft Laura Williams - All That I Have Left
AA: D&K Project Ft Laura Williams - All That I Have Left (REELSOUL Remix)
UKB002 Jihad Muhammad Ft Carolyn Victorian - Reflections [Buy MP3]
A1: Jihad's Main Mix
A2: Jovonn's Raw Moov Dub
AA: Iwanai Music Mix (Produced by John Kumahara)
UKB001 The Afterhours EP [Buy MP3]
A1: Ben Morgan - Jazz Cabbage
A2: Ben Morgan - Summer Jam
B1: Lee Mortimer - Sun Sail
B2: Lee Mortimer - Dance Freak