New Book ‘Smos & Baby Bee’ Chronicles The Electronic Era of Belgium Music

Just as a track begins with a single beat, so too did the electrifying journey of Smos & Baby Bee, the Belgian DJ duo who pioneered the electronic movement across the country. Now, their rhythm-infused legacy has been immortalized in the compelling book, Smos & Baby Bee: Party Flyers And More. Reminiscences Of A Unique Era In Belgian Nightlife Culture. (1993–2010).

Penned by Koen Galle, the unprecedented anthology chronicles a time when electronic music in Belgium was not merely heard, but deeply felt. 

The book revisits an era when DJs, synthesizers and drum machines redefined Belgium’s nightlife, following the Second Summer of Love. It also echoes the rising pulse of electronic culture in American cities like Detroit and Chicago.

The Smos & Baby Bee: Party Flyers And More book encapsulates the essence of the duo’s 20-year odyssey. 

Back in the early ’90s, when electronic music was finding its rhythm globally, Smos & Baby Bee emerged as the DJ duo that would ultimately become synonymous with Belgium’s music flavor. 

Their presence resonated through iconic nightclubs like Café d’Anvers and Fuse in Brussels, creating an enduring bond between cities like Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, and Wallonia.

The duo that changed Belgium’s music ethos

Their vibrant spirit echoes in 208 pages, throbbing in the form of 326 party flyers, personal photographs, and narrated anecdotes. Within this journey of sound and rhythm, Baby Bee broke the glass ceiling as she navigated through the male-dominated sphere of electronic music. 

Her contribution to the industry adds a significant chapter to the book, demonstrating the diversity that underlies electronic music’s beats.

Yet, this journey took an unexpected turn with the untimely passing of Smos three years ago. His absence left a void in the music scene, but this book ensures his beat never fades. Galle’s compelling narrative serves as a tribute to Smos, an amplifier that continues to broadcast his legacy to future generations.

To fully recreate the electronic mosaic of the era, the book includes testimonials from several prominent figures. Those include Mr. G, D’Julz, Jack De Marseille, Frie Verhelst from USA Import, DJ Pierre from Fuse, and Geoffroy Mugwump.

Find more about the Smos & Baby Bee: Party Flyers And More book here.