 In the spring of 2001, now with a settled line up, The Blimp began working with engineer and producer Duncan Cameron.Pleased with the result of the initial recording sessions the band released their first single, "Bad Bitch Dog Don’t Bite" on London based independent label Stuntman Recordings later that summer.Despite positive press, including The Big Issue (London edition) Single of the Week, the record was banned from radio airplay across the capital.