Basement Jaxx became the first winners of the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2005.
The British electronic duo won for “Kish Kash,” their third studio album. Released in 2003, it blended house, funk, pop, and hip-hop influences and featured guest appearances from artists including Siouxsie Sioux and Dizzee Rascal. The album’s victory established the category as a major Grammy home for full-length electronic dance projects.
The award was initially called Best Electronic/Dance Album. Grammy category names and eligibility rules have changed over time, which can cause confusion when comparing winners from different eras. Earlier electronic artists could be recognized in other categories, but Basement Jaxx received the inaugural award under this dedicated album classification.
The duo had already earned international acclaim for tracks such as “Where’s Your Head At?” and “Romeo,” but “Kish Kash” was the release that made this specific Grammy milestone possible.