Jump to content

Cookin' on 3 Burners

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 86.173.66.248 (talk) at 12:35, 7 August 2016 (→Members). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Cookin' on 3 Burners
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Years active1997–present
LabelsFreestyle Records, Knowfoowl Records, Soul Messin’ Records
MembersJake Mason
Dan West
Ivan Khatchoyan
Websitewww.cookinon3burners.com

Cookin' on 3 Burners are an Australian R&B/soul and funk trio from Melbourne originally consisting of Jake Mason, Lance Ferguson and Ivan Khatchoyan. Their 2009 song "This Girl" was remixed by French DJ and producer Kungs and released in February 2016, peaking at number 1 in France, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Latvia, Scotland and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.

History

Formation and early releases

Originally made up of Hammond organ player Jake Mason, guitarist Lance Ferguson, and drummer Ivan Khatchoyan, the trio formed in 1997.[citation needed] In 2000 they released "Steamed Up" on the Newmarket Music label. The instrumental album features Melbourne based guitarist Matt Kirsch.[citation needed] In 2002 the ensemble released their first 7” single, “Gravel Rash/Pie Warmer” on the Bamboo Shack Label and in 2005 they signed to Knowfoowl Records (Aus & NZ) and UK based label Freestyle Records (ROW).[citation needed]

“Baked Broiled & Fried” (2007)

Their 1st album on Freestyle and Knowfoowl Records, Baked Broiled & Fried, was released in 2007. The 13 track album included 11 instrumentals and two vocal tracks featuring Kylie Auldist and Fallon Williams. The album featured a reworking of The Gorillas' track Feel Good Inc. which also became popular with the B-boy community.[citation needed] The trio toured and perform with acts such as Alice Russell, Quantic, Fat Freddy’s Drop, and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings.[citation needed]

“Soul Messin” (2009)

In 2009, Cookin’ On 3 Burners released Soul Messin’. The record received praise for its cover of Gary Numan’s song, “Cars” while the album’s lead single, “This Girl” which features Kylie Auldist on vocals reached the number one spot on the U.K. iTunes R&B chart.[1]

“Blind Bet” (2014)

In 2014 the group released its third record on Freestyle, “Blind Bet”, which featured artists including Daniel Merriweather, Harry Angus, Kylie Auldist, Jason Heerah, and the Cruel Sea frontman Tex Perkins.[2]

In 2014, Ferguson left the group to focus on his own project, The Bamboos, and was replaced by Dan West.[citation needed]

"The Writing's On The Wall" (2015)

In 2015 Cookin’ on 3 Burners collaborated again with Tex Perkins on the 2015 single “The Writing’s on the Wall”.[3]

The group also began working with the Australian hip-hop artist Mantra.[4] The collaboration took the band in a new direction, introducing more hip-hop based tempos and funk electro vibes to their mixes. [5]

"This Girl Kungs vs Cookin' On 3 Burners" (2016)

In 2016 Cookin’ on 3 Burners collaborated with French electronic producer Kungs on a reworking of “This Girl.” The song originally came out on Cookin' On 3 Burners's 2009 album Soul Messin' and a limited edition 7". The Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners version of This Girl was released on the 28th of February on the House of Barclay label.[citation needed] The song reached #1 in France,[6] Germany and decent charting success in surrounding countries. [7]

Members

  • Jake Mason (Hammond Organ; 1997–present) (born 28 November 1979)
  • Lance Ferguson (Guitar; 1997-1999, 2001–2014) (born 16 August 1980)
  • Ivan Khatchoyan (Drums; 1997–present) (born 14 July 1978)
  • Dan West (Guitar; 2014–present) (born 13 January 1991)
  • Matt Kirsch (Guitar; 2000–2001) (born 16 February 1983)

Awards and nominations

  • 2014, Best Soul/Funk/R&B/Gospel Album (“Blind “Bet) (Won)[8]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Baked, Broiled and Fried
Soul Messin'
  • Released: 29 June 2009
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: COTB Direct
Blind Bet
  • Released: 20 June 2014
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Freestyle Records

Live albums

Title Details
Brunswick St Breakdown Live
  • Released: 27 November 2007
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: COTB Direct

Extended plays

Title Details
Cars
  • Released: 29 June 2009
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Freestyle Records

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[9] 		AUT
[10] 		DEN
[11] 		FRA
[12] 		GER
[13] 		NL
[14] 		NOR
[15] 		SWE
[16] 		SWI
[17] 		UK
[18]
2006 "Keb's Bucket" — — — — — — — — — — Baked, Broiled and Fried
2007 "Cook It" — — — — — — — — — —
2009 "This Girl"
(featuring Kylie Auldist) 		— — — — — — — — — — Soul Messin'
2014 "Mind Made Up"
(featuring Kylie Auldist) 		— — — — — — — — — — Blind Bet
"Losin' Streak"
(featuring Daniel Merriweather) 		— — — — — — — — — —
2016 "This Girl"
(Kungs vs. Cookin' on 3 Burners) 		17 2 9
[19]		 1 1 3 20
[20]		 8 8 2 —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ "http://monkeyboxing.com/content/cookin-3-burners-soul-messin%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%99-%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%93-2009-%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%93-album-review/". Monkey Boxing. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Album review: Cookin' on 3 Burners' Blind Bet". Sydney Morning Herald.
  3. ^ "Video Premiere: Cookin' On 3 Burners – The Writing's On The Wall feat Tex Perkins". speakertv. 9 October 2015.
  4. ^ http://www.beat.com.au/music/talking-shop-cookin-3-burners. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "Rolling Stone Australia — Cookin' On 3 Burners: "Tex Perkins Has Pushed Us In a Different Direction"".
  6. ^ "Melbourne's Cookin' On 3 Burners Have The Biggest Single In France". Tone Deaf. 13 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Kungs - This Girl". Top40-Charts.com.
  8. ^ "Victoria's outstanding talent recognised at The Age Music Victoria Genre Awards". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  9. ^ "Discography Cookin' On 3 Burners". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Discographie Cookin' On 3 Burners". Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  11. ^ "Discography Cookin' On 3 Burners". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  12. ^ "Discographie Cookin' On 3 Burners". French Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  13. ^ "Discographie Cookin' On 3 Burners". German Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  14. ^ "Discografie Cookin' On 3 Burners". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  15. ^ "Discography Cookin' On 3 Burners". Norwegian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  16. ^ "Discography Kungs". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  17. ^ "Discographie Kungs". Swiss Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  18. ^ "Artist Search > Kungs". Officialcharts.com/. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  19. ^ "Danmarks officielle hitlister". Hitlisten.NU. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  20. ^ "VG-lista - Topp 20 Single uke 28, 2016". VG-lista. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  21. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.

Category:Musical groups established in 1997 Category:Victoria (Australia) musical groups Category:Australian funk musical groups Category:1997 establishments in Australia

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cookin%27_on_3_Burners&oldid=733383338"