Cookin' on 3 Burners are an Australian
funk
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trio from
Melbourne
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, consisting of
Jake Mason, Dan West and Ivan Khatchoyan. Their 2009 song "
This Girl" was remixed by French DJ and record producer
Kungs and released in February 2016. It became a massive hit, peaking at number one 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Originally made up of Hammond organ player Jake Mason, guitarist Lance Ferguson, and drummer Ivan Khatchoyan, the trio formed in 1997. In 2000 they released ''Steamed Up'' on the Newmarket Music label. The instrumental album features Melbourne-based guitarist Matt Kirsch. 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 (for Australia and New Zealand) and UK-based label Freestyle Records (ROW).
''Baked, Broiled and Fried'' (2007)
Their first 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 Gorillaz' track "
Feel Good Inc.", which also became popular with the
B-boy community. The trio toured and performed alongside acts such as
Alice Russell,
Quantic,
Fat Freddy's Drop
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, and
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
''Soul Messin' '' (2009)
In 2009, Cookin' on 3 Burners released their second album, ''Soul Messin''. The record received praise for its cover of
Gary Numan
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's song, "
Cars
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" while the album's lead single, "This Girl", featuring
Kylie Auldist on vocals, reached the number one spot on the UK iTunes R&B chart.
In 2013, Ferguson left the group to focus on his own project,
The Bamboos, and was replaced by Dan West.
''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.
"The Writing's on the Wall" (2015)
In 2015 Cookin' on 3 Burners again collaborated with Tex Perkins on the single "The Writing's on the Wall".
The group also began working with the Australian hip hop artist
Mantra
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. The collaboration took the band in a new direction, introducing more hip hop-based tempos and funk/electro vibes to their mixes.
Remix of "This Girl" by Kungs (2016)
In 2016 Cookin' on 3 Burners collaborated with French electronic producer
Kungs on a reworking of "
This Girl". The song was originally included on the trio's 2009 album ''Soul Messin'' and released as a limited edition 7". The Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners version of "This Girl" was released on 28 February on the House of Barclay label. The song reached number 1 in France, Germany and charted highly across Europe.
Members
* Jake Mason – Hammond organ (1997–present)
* Ivan Khatchoyan – drums (1997–present)
* Lance Ferguson – guitar (1997–1999, 2001–2013)
* Matt Kirsch – guitar (2000–2001)
* Dan West – guitar (2013–present)
Discography
Studio albums
Live albums
Compilation albums
Extended plays
Singles
Awards and nominations
APRA Music Awards
, -
,
2017
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Events January
* January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ...
, "This Girl"
, Dance Work of the Year
,
, -
,
2018
Events January
* January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency.
* January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...
, "Mind Made Up"
, Dance Work of the Year
,
, -
ARIA Music Awards
, -
,
2016
2016 was designated as:
* International Year of Pulses by the sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly.
* International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) by the International Council for Science (ICSU), the Internationa ...
, "This Girl"
,
Song of the Year
,
, -
Music Victoria Awards
The
Music Victoria Awards
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, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.
, -
,
2014
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, ''Blind Bet''
, Best Soul/Funk/R&B and Gospel Album
,
, -
,
2017
2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly.
Events January
* January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ...
, ''Lab Experiments Vol 1''
, Best Soul/Funk/R&B and Gospel Album
,
, -
References
External links
Official websiteCookin' on 3 Burners on Facebook{{Authority control
Musical groups established in 1997
Australian funk musical groups
Australian musical trios
1997 establishments in Australia
Musical groups from Melbourne