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'''Yes Sir Boss!''' ia a [[Bristol]]-based [[ska punk]] band founded in 2007 at [[Falmouth University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/content/yes-sir-boss-release-single-joss-stone|title=Yes Sir Boss release single with Joss Stone|date=2013-04-24|publisher=[[Falmouth University]]}}</ref>
'''Yes Sir Boss!''' ia a [[Bristol]]-based [[ska punk]] band founded in 2007 at [[Falmouth University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/content/yes-sir-boss-release-single-joss-stone|title=Yes Sir Boss release single with Joss Stone|date=2013-04-24|publisher=[[Falmouth University]]}}</ref>
==Biography==


==Biography==
The band was founded by Matthew Sellors, Tom First, Jehan Abdel-Malak, and John Stopford in 2007 while they were studying for their degrees. The music has been describe as reggae with teeth, energetic, and upbeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yessirboss.com/about-us/|title=About Us|publisher=Yes Sir Boss|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drunkenwerewolf.com/interviews/interview-yes-sir-boss/|title=Interview: Yes Sir Boss|publisher=Drunken Werewolf|author=Graham Ashton|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> An opening show featuring Joss Stone was cancelled in 2007 after discovery of back ticket sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7147577.stm|title=Joss Stone demands ticket refunds|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=2007-12-19|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref>
The band was founded by Matthew Sellors, Tom First, Jehan Abdel-Malak, and John Stopford in 2007 while they were studying for their degrees. The music has been describe as reggae with teeth, energetic, and upbeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yessirboss.com/about-us/|title=About Us|publisher=Yes Sir Boss|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drunkenwerewolf.com/interviews/interview-yes-sir-boss/|title=Interview: Yes Sir Boss|publisher=Drunken Werewolf|author=Graham Ashton|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> An opening show featuring Joss Stone was cancelled in 2007 after discovery of back ticket sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7147577.stm|title=Joss Stone demands ticket refunds|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=2007-12-19|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref>
In 2012, Yes Sir Boss signed with [[Stone'd Records]], an independent record label founded by Grammy winning soul singer [[Joss Stone]] and later that year, release their first label titled ''Desperation State''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014lvc3|title=Yes Sir Boss!!! Maida Vale Session|publisher=[[BBC]]|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> FMV Magazine gave the album 3 stars citing confidence and flair though critized the album for being formulaic at times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fmvmagazine.com/?p=12688|title=Mark Butler delivers his verdict on the Bristol band’s debut album, out on November 5th|publisher=FMV Magazine|author=Mark Butler|date=2012-11-01|accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Helen Earnshaw of ''Female First'' gave the album a 4 out of 5 rating citing a successful blend of ''Balkan Blues'' and indie rock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/reviews/album/Yes+Sir+Boss+Album+Review-261407.html|title=Yes Sir Boss - Desperation State Review|publisher=Female First|author=Helen Earnshaw|date=2012-10-12|accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>

In 2012, Yes Sir Boss signed with [[Stone'd Records]], an independent record label founded by Grammy winning soul singer [[Joss Stone]] and later that year, release their first label titled ''Desperation State''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014lvc3|title=Yes Sir Boss!!! Maida Vale Session|publisher=[[BBC]]|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> FMV Magazine gave the album 3 stars citing confidence and flair though critized the album for being formulaic at times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fmvmagazine.com/?p=12688|title=Mark Butler delivers his verdict on the Bristol band’s debut album, out on November 5th|publisher=FMV Magazine|author=Mark Butler|date=2012-11-01|accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Helen Earnshaw of ''Female First'' gave the album a 4 out of 5 rating citing a successful blend of ''Balkan Blues'' and indie rock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/reviews/album/Yes+Sir+Boss+Album+Review-261407.html|title=Yes Sir Boss - Desperation State Review|publisher=Female First|author=Helen Earnshaw|date=2012-10-12|accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>

In 2013, the band released a collaborated single featuring Stone titled Mrs #1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainment-focus.com/music-review/yes-sir-boss-featuring-joss-stone-mrs-1/|title=Yes Sir Boss, featuring Joss Stone – Mrs #1 single review|publisher=Entertainment Focus|author=Carys Jones|date=2013-04-15|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/03/13/joss-stone-video-mrs1-yes-sir-boss_n_2865738.html |title=Joss Stone Debuts Video For 'Mrs #1' With Record Label First Signing, Yes Sir Boss |publisher=[[The Huffington Post]] |date=2013-03-13 |accessdate=2014-04-10}}</ref>
In 2013, the band released a collaborated single featuring Stone titled Mrs #1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainment-focus.com/music-review/yes-sir-boss-featuring-joss-stone-mrs-1/|title=Yes Sir Boss, featuring Joss Stone – Mrs #1 single review|publisher=Entertainment Focus|author=Carys Jones|date=2013-04-15|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/03/13/joss-stone-video-mrs1-yes-sir-boss_n_2865738.html |title=Joss Stone Debuts Video For 'Mrs #1' With Record Label First Signing, Yes Sir Boss |publisher=[[The Huffington Post]] |date=2013-03-13 |accessdate=2014-04-10}}</ref>

Yes Sir Boss has toured major music festivals throughout Europe and plans on touring Germany, Netherlands, France, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia. A second album is planned for release in spring to summer of 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefleece.co.uk/event/yes-sir-boss-bristol-samba-band/|title=Yes Sir Boss + Bristol Samba Band + Mama Jerk and the Lady Fingers|publisher=The Fleece|date=2014-04-03|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref>
Yes Sir Boss has toured major music festivals throughout Europe and plans on touring Germany, Netherlands, France, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia. A second album is planned for release in spring to summer of 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefleece.co.uk/event/yes-sir-boss-bristol-samba-band/|title=Yes Sir Boss + Bristol Samba Band + Mama Jerk and the Lady Fingers|publisher=The Fleece|date=2014-04-03|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref>
==Discography==


==Discography==
*''Desperation State'' (2012)
*''Desperation State'' (2012)


== See also ==
== See also ==

* [[List of British punk bands]]
* [[List of British punk bands]]
* [[List of bands from Bristol]]
* [[List of bands from Bristol]]


== References ==
== References ==

{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist|2}}


==External links==
==External links==

* {{Official|http://www.yessirboss.com/}}
* {{Official|http://www.yessirboss.com/}}

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Yes Sir Boss!
OriginBristol, England
GenresSka punk
Years active2007 - present
LabelsStone'd Records
MembersMatthew Sellors
Tom First
Jehan Abdel-Malak
John Stopford
Reuben Nimmo

Yes Sir Boss! ia a Bristol-based ska punk band founded in 2007 at Falmouth University.[1]

Biography

The band was founded by Matthew Sellors, Tom First, Jehan Abdel-Malak, and John Stopford in 2007 while they were studying for their degrees. The music has been describe as reggae with teeth, energetic, and upbeat.[2][3] An opening show featuring Joss Stone was cancelled in 2007 after discovery of back ticket sales.[4] In 2012, Yes Sir Boss signed with Stone'd Records, an independent record label founded by Grammy winning soul singer Joss Stone and later that year, release their first label titled Desperation State.[5] FMV Magazine gave the album 3 stars citing confidence and flair though critized the album for being formulaic at times.[6] Helen Earnshaw of Female First gave the album a 4 out of 5 rating citing a successful blend of Balkan Blues and indie rock.[7] In 2013, the band released a collaborated single featuring Stone titled Mrs #1.[8][9] Yes Sir Boss has toured major music festivals throughout Europe and plans on touring Germany, Netherlands, France, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia. A second album is planned for release in spring to summer of 2014.[10]

Discography

  • Desperation State (2012)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Yes Sir Boss release single with Joss Stone". Falmouth University. 2013-04-24.
  2. ^ "About Us". Yes Sir Boss. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  3. ^ Graham Ashton. "Interview: Yes Sir Boss". Drunken Werewolf. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  4. ^ "Joss Stone demands ticket refunds". BBC. 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  5. ^ "Yes Sir Boss!!! Maida Vale Session". BBC. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  6. ^ Mark Butler (2012-11-01). "Mark Butler delivers his verdict on the Bristol band's debut album, out on November 5th". FMV Magazine. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  7. ^ Helen Earnshaw (2012-10-12). "Yes Sir Boss - Desperation State Review". Female First. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  8. ^ Carys Jones (2013-04-15). "Yes Sir Boss, featuring Joss Stone – Mrs #1 single review". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  9. ^ "Joss Stone Debuts Video For 'Mrs #1' With Record Label First Signing, Yes Sir Boss". The Huffington Post. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  10. ^ "Yes Sir Boss + Bristol Samba Band + Mama Jerk and the Lady Fingers". The Fleece. 2014-04-03. Retrieved 2014-04-06.