We haven’t done this in a few months, and I thought we’d bring it back because it’s always nice to hear a few classics tracks to remind you how and why you got into hip-hop in the first place. The last few Classic Sundays we covered only American artists, now this wasn’t an intentional thing, it just came out that way; but either way since we are a UK-based site then it can really never hurt to pay homage to the people that put UK hip-hop where it is today. Whether you’re from Britain or not I think you’ll enjoy and/or know the artists featured today, so enjoy!
First up is the very first UK group I was every aware of, I’d never heard vocal styles like Foreign Beggars, and truth be told even though I was a big hip-hop fan at the time, I still only mostly listened to U.S rappers and DJS. Once I discovered Foreign Beggars however, everything changed! Even though the group is technically made up of only 3 permanent members, MCs Orifice Vulgatron, Metropolis, and DJ Nonames, their collective family is huge. They constantly feature UK giants like Dr Syntax and Skrein through a lot of their records, and even though they might have mixed up their style in recent years you can’t deny their legacy.
Next up is the direct result of Foreign Beggars, even though they’ve been going longer for me personally I started listening to Task Force because of them guest vocalling in Foreign Beggars tracks. I instantly fell in love with these dudes, and have to say they surpassed them in the end. I loved both the brother’s vocal tones, and Louis Slipperz’ production skills. Again Task Force are technically those two, but Ramson Badbones, Blinks, and Marley amongst others are all family members of the Mud Family. When I first heard ‘Music From The Corner’ I lost my tiny mind! I really was that cliche kid, graffing with my mate and listening to Task Force. I’ve always been a fan of graffiti writers rapping; for me personally they give a different visual imagery in their raps, just look at Aesop Rock. TF all day!
In a related subject, Farma G’s son Remus is carrying on the family tradition of making solid hip-hop, and coming into his own.
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