Bok Bok facts for kids
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Bok Bok
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| Birth name | Alex Sushon |
| Origin | London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, composer |
| Labels | Night Slugs |
| Associated acts | Tom Trago, Kelela |
Alex Sushon, who you might know as Bok Bok, is a talented music producer and artist from England. He also started his own music company, called Night Slugs, in the UK. A music producer helps create songs, choosing sounds and arranging them.
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Night Slugs: A Music Adventure
How Night Slugs Started
Bok Bok is the person who founded and manages the record label Night Slugs. A record label is a company that helps musicians record, produce, and sell their music. Night Slugs began as a fun club night in London. Bok Bok and his friend James Connolly, also known as L-Vis 1990, met online through MySpace and decided to create this club night together.
Bok Bok's Music Style
Bok Bok grew up loving music with strong bass and rhythms, like the kind played on big sound systems. He was inspired by different types of dance music from around the world. He liked the energetic beats from places like Baltimore, Detroit, and Chicago in the United States, and also unique rhythms from South Africa. His music often mixes these different styles, creating something new and exciting.
Early Music and Collaborations
Bok Bok's first collection of songs, called an EP, was named Southside. People described it as having strong bass and bright, clear sounds. In March 2015, Bok Bok worked with a London keyboard player named Sweyn Jupiter. They released a special single with two songs on it, called ‘Papaya Lipgloss’. This song was known for its cool, electronic dance sound.
Touring the World
Bok Bok has traveled a lot to share his music. In September 2015, he went on a tour across Asia. The next year, in July 2016, he had a busy summer tour. He performed in many places, including America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, bringing his unique sound to fans all over the world.
Bok Bok's Music Releases
Bok Bok has released many songs and EPs (which are like mini-albums). He has also created remixes for other artists, which means he takes an existing song and changes it to create a new version. He has also made special mixes, which are like long DJ sets, for different music publications.
