Vato Gonzalez
Encyclopedia
Vato Gonzalez is a Dutch record producer
, songwriter
, artist
, DJ, who is signed to Levels Recordings/Ministry of Sound
. He is considered to be the originator of a house music
movement known as 'dirty house' and best known for his single Badman Riddim (Jump)
(featuring Foreign Beggars
), which reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart
after a release on June 19, 2011.
, Netherlands. As a teenager he developed an interest in graphic design before he started to focus on making music.
and was given the new title Badman Riddim (Jump)
, began to start gaining airplay from some BBC Radio 1
DJs in the UK in late 2010. As attention for the single started to grow Franken was signed to Ministry of Sound
and a music video was made for the song. The single was released in the UK on June 19, 2011 and entered the UK Singles Chart at #7, the first hit in the country for both acts involved.
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, artist
Artist
An artist is a person engaged in one or more of any of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art, practicing the arts and/or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only...
, DJ, who is signed to Levels Recordings/Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
. He is considered to be the originator of a house music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
movement known as 'dirty house' and best known for his single Badman Riddim (Jump)
Badman Riddim (Jump)
"Badman Riddim " is a song by Dutch DJ/producer Vato Gonzalez featuring vocals from British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group Foreign Beggars. It was released on 19 June 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom...
(featuring Foreign Beggars
Foreign Beggars
Foreign Beggars are a critically acclaimed British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group based in London. The group consists of MCs Orifice Vulgatron, Metropolis, producer Dag Nabbit and DJ Nonames and are renowned for their eclectic and energetic live shows...
), which reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
after a release on June 19, 2011.
Early life
Franken was born in SpijkenisseSpijkenisse
Spijkenisse is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of 74,482 in 2006, and covers an area of 30.23 km²...
, Netherlands. As a teenager he developed an interest in graphic design before he started to focus on making music.
2007-2009: Dirty House
Between 2007 and 2009 Franken released 5 mixtapes in the 'Dirty House' series, the second of which contained the song Badman Riddim. It was around the time of this release he and this song started to gain mainstream attention.2010-present: Badman Riddim
Badman Riddim, in addition to a vocal version which featured UK hip-hop/grime/dubstep group Foreign BeggarsForeign Beggars
Foreign Beggars are a critically acclaimed British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group based in London. The group consists of MCs Orifice Vulgatron, Metropolis, producer Dag Nabbit and DJ Nonames and are renowned for their eclectic and energetic live shows...
and was given the new title Badman Riddim (Jump)
Badman Riddim (Jump)
"Badman Riddim " is a song by Dutch DJ/producer Vato Gonzalez featuring vocals from British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group Foreign Beggars. It was released on 19 June 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom...
, began to start gaining airplay from some BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJs in the UK in late 2010. As attention for the single started to grow Franken was signed to Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
and a music video was made for the song. The single was released in the UK on June 19, 2011 and entered the UK Singles Chart at #7, the first hit in the country for both acts involved.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL |
UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
SCO Scottish Singles and Albums Chart The Scottish Singles Chart and Scottish Albums Chart are charts compiled by The Official Charts Company, based on physical and digital sales in the STV North, STV Central and ITV Border regions.... |
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| 2010 | "Take This Higher" | — | — | — | |
| 2011 | "Badman Riddim (Jump) Badman Riddim (Jump) "Badman Riddim " is a song by Dutch DJ/producer Vato Gonzalez featuring vocals from British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group Foreign Beggars. It was released on 19 June 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom... " |
76 | 7 | 9 | |
Remixes
| Year | Artist | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The 2 Bears | "Take a Look Around" | Southern Fried Records Southern Fried Records Southern Fried Records is a London-based independent electronic dance music record label founded and owned by Norman Cook, better known by his stage name, Fatboy Slim... |
| Taio Cruz Taio Cruz Taio Cruz is a British singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional rapper, and entrepreneur. In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which Cruz wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the UK and earned him a MOBO Award nomination... |
"Troublemaker" | Island Records Island Records Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group... |
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| RD | "Burning" | Polydor |