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Jehst
William G. Shields (born 1979), better known by his stage name Jehst, is an English rapper and co-founder of hip hop label YNR Productions. Biography Born in Kent in 1979, Jehst spent his early childhood in Crowborough in Sussex before moving to Huddersfield where he went to Honley High School. After being admitted to the LSE in London for a degree in Social Anthropology & Law, Jehst subsequently dropped out due to an offer of a record deal and an opportunity to set up his own label. His debut release came in 1999 with the ''Premonitions'' EP on YNR Productions, which he co-founded with Leeds hip hop artist, Tommy Evans. Premonitions was recorded in Leeds with Evil Ed on production and featuring a number of early YNR artists such as Tommy Evans, Nmonic, Asaviour, Taharka, Usmaan, Nexus 6. An initial run of just 500 copies of the Premonitions EP are thought to have been produced and distributed by hand (these early copies can be distinguished by the blue ink used to print the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling Down (Jehst Album)
William G. Shields (born 1979), better known by his stage name Jehst, is an English rapper and co-founder of hip hop label YNR Productions. Biography Born in Kent in 1979, Jehst spent his early childhood in Crowborough in Sussex before moving to Huddersfield where he went to Honley High School. After being admitted to the LSE in London for a degree in Social Anthropology & Law, Jehst subsequently dropped out due to an offer of a record deal and an opportunity to set up his own label. His debut release came in 1999 with the ''Premonitions'' EP on YNR Productions, which he co-founded with Leeds hip hop artist, Tommy Evans. Premonitions was recorded in Leeds with Evil Ed on production and featuring a number of early YNR artists such as Tommy Evans, Nmonic, Asaviour, Taharka, Usmaan, Nexus 6. An initial run of just 500 copies of the Premonitions EP are thought to have been produced and distributed by hand (these early copies can be distinguished by the blue ink used to print the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family
''The Dragon of an Ordinary Family'' is an album by British hip-hop artist Jehst, released on his label YNR Productions, on 19 June 2011. This release is his first in six years since 2005's Nuke Proof Suit. Background Work for the album dates back to the Nuke Proof Suit sessions, as one or two tracks were held back for this release; causing Jehst to refer to the album as ''" einglike a scrapbook..."'' Album title The title is from "an old kids' picture book" (by Margaret Mahy Margaret Mahy (21 March 1936 – 23 July 2012) was a New Zealand author of children's and young adult books. Many of her story plots have strong supernatural elements but her writing concentrates on the themes of human relationships and growi ... and Helen Oxenbury, London: Heinemann, 1969). Jehst described the title of the album as "''the juxtaposition of ‘Dragon’ with ‘Ordinary Family’. You’ve got references to everyday mundane shit that everyone can relate to, but at the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Return Of The Drifter
''The Return of the Drifter'' is the debut studio album by English rapper Jehst, originally released in 2002 via Low Life Records. The album was produced almost entirely by Jehst, with the exception of the tracks "Alcoholic Author" and "Staircase to Stage" which were produced by Harry Love. Since its release, ''The Return of the Drifter'' has become known as a classic in the UK Hip-Hop scene and is widely regarded as one of the most important UK Hip-Hop albums of all time. It is commonly accepted to include some of Jehst's finest music in terms of both lyrical content and production work. It features largely acclaimed UK Hip-Hop classics such as "High Plains Anthem", "1979", "Staircase to Stage" and "People Under The Weather", which features Asaviour, a longtime collaborator of Jehst (both spent their teens as close friends in Huddersfield). Track listing # "High Plains Anthem" # "Skit" # "City of Industry" # "Bluebells" # "1979" # "The Trilogy" (featuring Ricochet and Tommy Eva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuke Proof Suit
''Nuke Proof Suit'' is an EP by British hip hop artist Jehst. This release reveals evidence of a new style in terms of production and lyrics, as the EP takes a more 'catchy' approach with rhythmic hooks and 'Rap-a-long' style rhymes. Jehst confirmed this in an interview with ukhh.com in July 2005, when he described the forthcoming EP as "...more moving it nthe direction of sound over content in a way." Track listing All tracks written by and produced by Jehst with the exception of Pepper Spray which is written by Jehst, Kashmere & Sir Smurf Lil. # "Vice City" # "Ape Shit" # "Nuke Proof Suit" # "Neck Breakin" # "Magnum Force" # "Pepper Spray" Featuring Kashmere and Sir Smurf Lil # "Hydroblowback" # "Work Ethic" References 2005 EPs Jehst albums {{2005-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Scott (rapper)
Lee Scott is an English rapper, author, producer, and co-founder of record label Blah Records. He has been making hip hop since 2003, and started Blah in 2006. As well as Blah artists, Lee has worked with veteran rapper Jehst on his label YNR and has released music on High Focus Records. Style and works Lee has been a member of many rap groups and crews since 2003. These include Cult Mountain, Children (later Cult) of the Damned, Mcabre Brothers and more. He has been described as 'an integral part of Hip-Hop in Britain' and in early 2020 Red Bull selected Blah Records as one of its 'seven UK-based independent labels worth shouting about'. Media figures have noted Lee's ability to promote his and his label's music through limited edition releases and merchandise. Musically, reviewers have praised his albums for their 'thick layers of peculiarity' with 'contradictory and self depreciating satire'. Anthony Fantano, of ''The Needle Drop,'' called his 2015 High Focus release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Task Force (band)
Task Force are a British hip hop group from Highbury in London, England. The group is led primarily by two brothers Chester P (vocals, songwriting and occasional music production) and Farma G (vocals, songwriting and music production). However, the Task Force family, according to Chester P, also includes DJ Louis Slipperz (music production), Ramson BadBones (vocals and songwriting), Remus, D.Molish, Inja MC (Delegates of Culture, Cambridge), Calculus, Merkamillion, Blinks and Marley. Task Force officially formed in 1999, releasing their debut album ''New Mic Order''. Task Force's debut album, ''New Mic Order'' was produced by Mark B and features guest appearances from fellow Mud Family member Skinnyman and Mr. Thing of the Scratch Perverts. Task Force's releases have consisted for the most part of vinyl-only EPs and singles. In 2000, Task Force released ''Voice of the Great Outdoors'', which featured Braintax and Jehst, on Braintax's Low Life Records. Task Force started thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YNR Productions
YNR Productions (Young N Restless Productions) is a British independent record label that was founded as a collective of artists. It was established as a record label in 1999 with the release of Jehst's ''Premonitions EP''. Artists * Jehst *Jon Phonics *Jyager *Kashmere *Kingdom Of Fear *Micall Parknsun *Sir Smurf Lil *Telemachus *Verb T Thomas Conning (born 11 January 1981), better known by the stage name Verb T is a UK hip-hop artist based in London. Biography Verb T has released 10 albums and six EPs as well as numerous singles. His first release was the 12-track EP ''Bac ... *Lamplighter *Chemo *Asaviour *Tommy Evans *Usmaan References External link {{Authority control British hip hop record labels British independent record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yungun
Yungun (a.k.a. Essa) is a British hip hop artist. He released his debut album ''The Essance'' on Janomi Records in 2004. He was born in North London where he currently works and resides. Bio He was educated at Eton College. He began his musical career as a host and MC on pirate radio station Parlay in Harrow during the mid-1990s. There he formed the group Dupa Styles with fellow MCs M.E. Moon and Devise. In 1998 Yungun made contact with Harry Love who began to play the role of Dupa Styles's DJ and Producer. Whilst still recording with the group, Yungun began a solo career, appearing on projects by LG & Lopez (''City Breaks''), Evil Ed (''The Art of Celebration'') Doc Brown (''Out There'') and Tommy Evans (''Four Horsemen'', ''Silent Mobius''). Yungun has worked with many different UK artists including Jehst and Lewis Parker. Yungun tours both nationally and internationally, and regularly receives airplay from such DJs as Radio One's Steve Lamacq, Zane Lowe, Gilles Peterso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biro Funk
''Biro Funk'' is the debut studio album by Braintax, released on Low Life Records in 2001. By the time of the album's release, Braintax was a solo artist - Joseph Christie. Prior to the release of Biro Funk, Braintax had released a number of EPs and 12" singles, originally as a two-piece band. The album was recorded at Christie's own Low Life Records studio in Shepherd's Bush. It features guest appearances from other stars of UK hip hop British hip hop, also known as UK hip hop or UK rap, is a genre of music, and a culture that covers a variety of styles of hip hop music made in the United Kingdom. It is generally classified as one of a number of styles of R&B/Hip-Hop. Briti ... and scratches performed by DJ Harry Love of the Scratch Perverts. In the long writing process for this album, Christie recorded over 40 tracks, most of which were dismissed and only the strongest made the final cut. Track listing # Don't Drag Me In (featuring Mystro) # Opening Titles (featurin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Hip Hop
British hip hop, also known as UK hip hop or UK rap, is a genre of music, and a culture that covers a variety of styles of hip hop music made in the United Kingdom. It is generally classified as one of a number of styles of R&B/Hip-Hop. British hip hop can also be referred to as Brit-hop, a term coined and popularised mainly by '' British Vogue'' magazine and the BBC. British hip hop was originally influenced by the dub/toasting introduced to the United Kingdom by Jamaican migrants in the 1950s–70s, who eventually developed uniquely influenced rapping (or speed-toasting) in order to match the rhythm of the ever-increasing pace and aggression of Jamaican-influenced dub in the UK. Toasting and soundsystem cultures were also influential in genres outside of hip hop that still included rapping – such as grime, jungle, and UK garage. In 2003, ''The Times'' described British hip hop's broad-ranging approach: ..."UK rap" is a broad sonic church, encompassing anything made in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Skeptik
Corin Liall Douieb (born 8 May 1985), known by the stage name The Last Skeptik, is a British rapper and music producer from Finsbury Park, London. Career Douieb has worked with artists such as Giggs, Kojey Radical, Mikill Pane, Lunar C, Sway, and MF Grimm, Trim, and Scrufizzer. His own independent label, Thanks for Trying Records, was established after Douieb left Barely Breaking Even (BBE), the first label he had signed with, in 2014. His 2017 joint EP with rapper Dream Mclean featured the single "Doing Bits". His sophomore solo album ''This Is Where It Gets Good'', was released in 2017 on his own label, Thanks for Trying Records, featured Kojey Radical, Trim, Takura, and Matt Wills, was released in 2017 on Thanks for Trying Records. His first album as a rapper - ''See You in The Next Life'' is a detailed journey about the breakdown of a relationship. In 2019, Douieb composed the original score to the Royal Court Theatre play titled ''Superhoe'', and made music that merge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braintax
Joe Christie, better known as Braintax, is a British hip hop artist and producer. Christie had also recorded or appeared under the pseudonyms Brando Flux and Joey Brains. All of his releases were on his own record label, Low Life Records. Originally Braintax was a duo, consisting of Christie and DJ Test, who also contributed vocals and production. Test departed following the 1997 release of the '' Future Years'' EP and Christie retained the Braintax name; it has since become synonymous with him as a solo artist. On the track "Monsoon Funk" on ''Panorama'', Christie explained Braintax means "we can all get busy if we use our brains." Braintax's lyrics have made multiple references to spirituality, healthy eating, the state of hip hop music, environmentalism, and politics. On Mr. Scruff's 2002 album '' Trouser Jazz'', Braintax was featured on the song "Vibrate". In 2008, Braintax suddenly announced his retirement with the release of his final album titled '' My Last And Best Alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
