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The Pioneers – The British Hip Hop Documentary
Blade, Lewis Parker, Tony Vegas, Blak Twang, Mud Family, MSI & Asylum, The Brotherhood, Parlour Talk, Mark B, Harry Love, MC Mello, Bury Cru, Fallacy, Gunshot, Braintax, Krispy, The Creators, DJ Vadim, Disorda, Dark Circle, Numskullz, Phi Life Cypher, Supa T, DJ 279, The Ruf, Taskforce, Roots Manuva, Aspects, Delirious, DJ MK, Rodney P, Icepick, Funky DL, Kela, 57th Dynasty, DJ Supreme, DFXO, Scratch Perverts and more…
These guys were progressing rappers of their time, what maybe during the 1990's?. Well, sad to say for these guys but they weren't originators of around 1978-1982, in London's Language Lab. It was just off Oxford Street, Dizzy Heights, Furious 5 – which were our version of Coldcrush Brothers, and they were from Lisson Grove and Paddington, Ladbroke Grove. The Strip joint stage was literally in the gig club right across the steps from the Rap Lounge. You would take the caged lift, which ran through tndon Rap scenhe stairwell up through the floors. The steps were dingy, and grimy with red walls as though you were going into a live strip joint, which it was but the Language Lab kicked off when the Strip Show finished. Yes, WE experienced some of the earliest London Rap scene during late 1970's and early 1980's. When Tim Westwood hijacked the Rap Scene with Spats, it all changed when other DJ's started playing Rap as well as Tim W. Look Up Dizzy Heights, as he was one of the few who wore the shoe before others came through, but came late around 88.
Ive shared this with Krumbsnatcha from Gangstarr Foundation cos im trying to teach him about UK rap that isnt in London. Its hard tho. Trying to find Northern rap that isnt a Charlie Sloth grime ting lol
Dope Film. Respect to the UK for creating and paving their own lane, their own styles, attitudes within HIPHOP. All the way from the U.S. giving props. Doing my research on UK scene.
How about we all just enjoy that someone decided to do a documentary about UK hip-hop rather than complaining about who it does and doesn't include? Maybe we should just appreciate that something like this even exists, that it's been documented.
Wow that's some rare footage of the Scratch Perverts doing the complicated routine of Course Of Action LIVE!!!! Appears on wax on this comp https://www.discogs.com/Various-Deeper-Concentration/master/68248 … Interesting docu but whats with half shots of the faces… Was it a concept that didn't work too well. Either way I'll give this a 10 out 10 just for the raw live footage.. Superb! RIP Mark B …
https://youtu.be/i6rpaxbBh08
Thanks so much for upload. I’m pleased the UK scene is documented and it’s here for all to see. Inspirational for all up and coming artists.
Ukhh going strong till this day bigup lowlife records
These guys were progressing rappers of their time, what maybe during the 1990's?. Well, sad to say for these guys but they weren't originators of around 1978-1982, in London's Language Lab. It was just off Oxford Street, Dizzy Heights, Furious 5 – which were our version of Coldcrush Brothers, and they were from Lisson Grove and Paddington, Ladbroke Grove. The Strip joint stage was literally in the gig club right across the steps from the Rap Lounge. You would take the caged lift, which ran through tndon Rap scenhe stairwell up through the floors. The steps were dingy, and grimy with red walls as though you were going into a live strip joint, which it was but the Language Lab kicked off when the Strip Show finished. Yes, WE experienced some of the earliest London Rap scene during late 1970's and early 1980's. When Tim Westwood hijacked the Rap Scene with Spats, it all changed when other DJ's started playing Rap as well as Tim W. Look Up Dizzy Heights, as he was one of the few who wore the shoe before others came through, but came late around 88.
SOUNDTRACK LISTING PLEASE??? ANY LINKS TO ANY OF THIS ITS GOLD!!!
Yo that beat that starts at 9:40 is duuuuuumb
Who was the lad at around 35mins, anyone?
was it the strong sk at the time? These guys look so sedate
Krispy 3
Silver Bullet , Skinnyman ,Kaleef,Credit of The Nation Slient Ecplise Aka MCD , Hijack , Little Pauly Ryan Aka Lil P, Monie Love, Mystro ,Jehst,Klashnekoff, Cash Crew. NSO Force, Eusebe.
https://youtu.be/GpXG2K2PYYA
RIP Mark B
Still got this on video
Ive shared this with Krumbsnatcha from Gangstarr Foundation cos im trying to teach him about UK rap that isnt in London.
Its hard tho.
Trying to find Northern rap that isnt a Charlie Sloth grime ting lol
This is great.
The Brotherhood
DJ Mista Dexter Mr. Spyce Mista Shylok
That was sick, part from seeing that thriving Cunt braintax.
Beautiful. So much history. I remember that show with 57th Dynasty. Madness
Dope Film. Respect to the UK for creating and paving their own lane, their own styles, attitudes within HIPHOP. All the way from the U.S. giving props. Doing my research on UK scene.
Anyone know if that was MK juggling at 39:45?
Many greats there, many missing.
How about we all just enjoy that someone decided to do a documentary about UK hip-hop rather than complaining about who it does and doesn't include? Maybe we should just appreciate that something like this even exists, that it's been documented.
Bloody hell look how young Harry Love is there haha!
Shoulda just called it the English Hip Hop Documentary – I don't see anybody or any mention of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, etc. Typical.
Wow that's some rare footage of the Scratch Perverts doing the complicated routine of Course Of Action LIVE!!!! Appears on wax on this comp https://www.discogs.com/Various-Deeper-Concentration/master/68248 … Interesting docu but whats with half shots of the faces… Was it a concept that didn't work too well. Either way I'll give this a 10 out 10 just for the raw live footage.. Superb! RIP Mark B …
24:35 E-mu SP 1200
What a BORING documentary, I fell asleep in the middle of the day watching this trash…
I remember this when it came out. Its funny to watch now. But hey…. That's how it goes. Thanks for the post up.
Mc Delirious 49.45 very good mc
UK PRIDE!!
Fuck, I made this film with my mate years ago, I don't even own a copy. good to see again. so many memories.
love from new zealand