Nasty P (Paul Rutherford) is a

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Producer/DJ from

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, Scotland. As an artist and producer he has worked with Akil from

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and Ed O.G. With five albums and two EPs released to date, Nasty P has a notable discography of albums and mixtapes from the acclaimed ''When the Smoke Clears'' to ''It Sounds Nicer When It's Nasty''

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album which includes "Watchtower Problem" featuring

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. As a DJ, Nasty P has supported a number of well known hip hop artists from

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and

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on their 2018

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and

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and

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. He is also a regular feature at Croatia's Outlook festival and Scotland's Kelburn Garden Festival. In March 2014, Nasty P performed at

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Glasgow. Aside from producing and DJing, Nasty P also co-runs Edinburgh's main hip hop club night, 'I Love Hip Hop' at The Bongo Club.

Career

''When the Smoke Clears''

His debut album ''When the Smoke Clears'', released on KFM Records in October 2005, garnered a 4/5 review from the German edition of ''

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''.

''It Sounds Nicer When It's Nasty''

Following the release of his second album, ''It Sounds Nicer When It's Nasty'', a mash up album, Nasty P was featured in ''Itchy Magazine''. The article complimented Nasty P on his offering to the subgenre, comparing his

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and

splices with that of the

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mash up

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on the now iconic '' Grey Album''. With his Jay Z/Jimi Hendrix video clocking up to nearly 100,000 views on YouTube to date, ''Skinny Mag'' described the album as flawlessly produced with the collection displaying his skills with an MPC. The album went on to receive numerous plays on Radio 1's Zane Low show.

''Choosers Can't Be Beggars''

After his remix album ''It Sounds Nicer When it's Nasty'', Nasty P released ''Choosers Can't be Beggars''. Showcasing it in Edinburgh's State of Mind, the album brought international radio play, with the song "Signs" being played by Ally McCrae at BBC Radio One Sessions. With more attention being brought to the album by

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picking up on Record Cassettes and playing this on his show.

''The Story Untold''

The EP release was held at I Love Hip Hop. It was hosted by Profisee and MC M.A.D. (

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). The event showcased his album live, with a performance set piecing together the full album through live scratching and live triggers.

''The Story So Far''

A six-part video diary was created on the run up to the release of ''The Story So Far'' in March 2012, It was an introduction to Nasty P and what to expect from the album. The album brought further national radio play with Ally McCrae at BBC Radio One Sessions playing "State of Mind" feat. Akil and Profisee. ''The Story So Far'' received further radio play with "Blessed Thing" feat. Profisee and "Soul Biscuit" feat. Skinnyman.

''No Tellin''

Released May 2017 on KFM Records the boundary pushing EP provided an introduction to ‘Rich Mundi’ the alter ego of Nasty P. The main single "No Tellin" featured Ed O.G.,

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all established rappers in Massachusetts’ underground scene. The EP also featured collaborations with grammy nominee MC M.A.D. (

) and Edinburgh's own Jane Gilbert. Receiving airplay on Glasgow's Sunny G Radio, Manchester's Rapstation and the French radio station c75live. The EP is an introduction to the 12-track album "Rich Mundi", set for release October 2017.

''Undefeated EP''

A collaboration with artist

released August 2024 titled Undefeated EP. The EP also features MC and Actor

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. Undefeated EP has brought international radio play, with "Tunnel Lights" being played by

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on his radio show Shade 45

Associated acts

Formed in September 2012, DarkSoul is an experimental soul/hip hop group with an electronic infusion featuring Nasty P and singer Naledi Herman. Having released their self-titled EP in March 2013, they have been a regular feature of the UK's festival circuit. DarkSoul were handpicked by jazz singer/songwriter

Jamie Cullum Jamie Paul Joseph Cullum (born 20 August 1979) is an English jazz-pop singer, pianist, songwriter and radio presenter. Although primarily a vocalist and pianist, he also accompanies himself on other instruments, including guitar and drums. He h ...

to support him on the 2013 Edinburgh leg of his tour.

Business ventures

Soul Biscuits 2002–2007

Soul Biscuits is a creation of Nasty P and was a hip hop and funk night that ran once a month from 2002 to 2007 at Cabaret Voltaire. Soul Biscuits hosted breakdance events and MC battles and was a showcase for local talent such as Scottish electronic music producer

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(then DJ Itchy). The club night was host to some of Britain's creative hip hop figures like

MC Profisee and Killa Keller to name a few, some of which Nasty P later went on to work with.

I Love Hip Hop 2011–2017

I Love Hip Hop has been running every Tuesday since 2011 in Edinburgh's well known Bongo Club. The club is run by Nasty P alongside his business partner. I Love Hip Hop brings live hip hop performances and guest appearances.

Awards

In 2012 Nasty P was awarded the title of Global Stoli Artist of The Year, not just winning in his category but winning in every category. Nasty P later showcased his skills in New York and collaborated with

Nina Sky Nina Sky is a Puerto Rican-born musical duo based in the United States, consisting of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino. Their debut single "Move Ya Body", released from their Nina Sky (album), self-titled debut album in 2004, was a succ ...

Logo and artwork

All album and EP artwork created by Sandy Carson.

Discography

''When The Smoke Clears'' (October 2005) ''It Sounds Nicer When It's Nasty'' Remix Album (April 2006) ''Choosers Can't Be Beggars'' (March 2011) ''The Story Untold'' EP (February 2012) ''The Story So Far'' (March 2012) ''It Sounds Nicer When It's Nasty Part 2'' Remix Album (September 2012) ''No Tellin'' E.P (May 2017) ''Undefeated'' E.P (August 2024)https://music.apple.com/gb/album/undefeated-ep/1759545080

References

External links

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The Bongo Club

The Cabaret Voltaire
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