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Popek
Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw (, born 2 December 1978), also known as Popek, Popek Monster and Król Albanii (''King of Albania''),Abu Popeini al Ciapaq is a Polish rapper and professional mixed martial arts fighter. In 2000, together with such rappers as Bosski Roman, Tadek, Pomidor and Kali founded the group Firma. Popek creates music from the border of dubstep, grime and gangsta rap. Popek left his family home and dropped out of school at the age of 14. He speaks Polish, English and German. Solo activities began in 2007, Popek has since released three albums, including one self-released. The album ''Monster'' was certified Gold in Poland and the Czech Republic. Firma has recorded 6 albums, Popek however was not involved in the production of the album ''NieLegalne Rytmy: Kontynuacja''. He collaborated with such artists as Tiggy Smith Chronik, Krept and Konan, Big Narstie, JME, Professor Green, Jędker, Sokół, Peja, Virus Syndicate, Tempa T, P Money, Devlin, Wiley, Małolat, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chronik
Chronik is a Grime (music), grime MC from Maryland, London, Maryland, east London. Active in underground music for a number of years, he has released two solo mixtapes; ''Blaze More Dan U'' (2007) and ''Free Chronik'' (2011). He released his first album, ''Rise of the Lengman'' in 2014. He is known for his underground hit ''Ring'', variously released in ''Free Chronik'' and ''Rise of the Lengman''. Chronik is a member of the underground grime group Slew Dem crew along with Tempa T, G-Man and the now deceased Esco "Big Bars". Biography Born in 1981 to parents from the West Indies, Chronik attended Tom Hood School (latterly Buxton School, Leytonstone, Buxton School) for his secondary education. He is a practising Sunni Muslim. Chronik served a short sentence in prison, with colleagues such as Tempa T calling for his release. Chronik has been described as a legend in the grime scene, alongside the likes of Wiley (rapper), Wiley. Since 2012 collaborates with the label WagWan and its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sokół (rapper)
Sokół (), stage name of Wojciech Sosnowski (; born March 11, 1977), is a Polish MC born in Warsaw, Poland 11 March 1977. Since his debut show and the first track on the DJ 600V album in 1997, Sokół has released 13 studio albums with various music projects, such as ZIP Skład (1999), WWO (in the years 2000–2005, one of them went double platinum, and two others sold gold), Sokół i Marysia Starosta (both platinum - 2011, 2013), Sokół feat. Pono (2007–2009, two gold). His albums and singles achieved 24 platinum and several gold record awards. He lives in Poland, but lived also in Czech Republic, Latvia and Georgia for over three years. Esteemed for his texts and thoroughgoing rap. Founder and co-owner of Prosto Prosto Sp. z o.o. is one of the largest Polish hip-hop record labels and clothing company. It was founded in 1999 in Warsaw by rapper Wojciech "Sokół" Sosnowski. The label released their first album ''Świeży materiał'' by Waco in 2001 in ... record lab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prosto
Prosto Sp. z o.o. is one of the largest Polish hip-hop record labels and clothing company. It was founded in 1999 in Warsaw by rapper Wojciech "Sokół" Sosnowski. The label released their first album ''Świeży materiał'' by Waco in 2001 in cooperation with BMG Poland. Next year Prosto released their first independent album ''Hołd'' by Pono, although it was distributed by other major label Warner Music. In 2005 Prosto signed a distribution deal with Fonografika. Since 2010 labels releases are distributed by Firma Księgarska Jacek i Krzysztof Olesiejuk. As of 2014, Prosto released over fifty albums by such artists as VNM, Sokół & Marysia Starosta, Fundacja 1, Diox & The Returners, HiFi Banda, Małolat & Ajron, RaggaBangg and Potwierdzone Info among others. Label's other releases include compilation album ''Cuba Libre'' (2006), mixtapes ''Prosto Mixtape Deszczu Strugi'' (2006), ''Prosto Mixtape 600V'' (2010), ''Prosto Mixtape Kebs'' (2012), and fifteenth anniversary compila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legnica, Poland
Legnica (Polish: ; german: Liegnitz, szl, Lignica, cz, Lehnice, la, Lignitium) is a city in southwestern Poland, in the central part of Lower Silesia, on the Kaczawa River (left tributary of the Oder) and the Czarna Woda. Between 1 June 1975 and 31 December 1998 Legnica was the capital of the Legnica Voivodeship. It is currently the seat of the county and since 1992 the city has been the seat of a Diocese. As of 2021, Legnica had a population of 97,300 inhabitants. The city was first referenced in chronicles dating from the year 1004, although previous settlements could be traced back to the 7th century. The name "Legnica" was mentioned in 1149 under High Duke of Poland Bolesław IV the Curly. Legnica was most likely the seat of Bolesław and it became the residence of the high dukes that ruled the Duchy of Legnica from 1248 until 1675. Legnica is a city over which the Piast dynasty reigned the longest, for about 700 years, from the time of ruler Mieszko I of Poland after the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jędker
Jędker (), real name Andrzej Wawrynkiewicz (), is a rapper from Warsaw, Poland. Member of ZIP Skład (Ziomki i Przyjaciele) and WWO (W Witrynach Odbicia, W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach), together with DJ Deszczu Strugi, and Sokół Sokół (, English: Falcon), or in full the Polskie Towarzystwo Gimnastyczne "Sokół" ( en, "Falcon" Polish Gymnastic Society), is the Poland, Polish offshoot of the Czech lands, Czech Sokol movement, and the oldest youth movement organization o .... Discography *1999 ZIP Skład – ''Chleb Powszedni'' *2000 W Witrynach Odbicia – ''Masz I Pomyśl'' *2002 W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach – ''We własnej osobie'' *2005 W Wyjątkowych Okolicznościach – ''Witam Was w Rzeczywistości'' *2005 W Witrynach Odbicia – ''Życie na kredycie'' *2007 Jędker Realista – ''Czas Na Prawdę'' POL #28 *2010 Monopol - ''Remixed In Poland'' Singles *2007 Jędker Realista – ''Rewers'' References External links WWO – Official web siteJędker – perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Narstie
Tyrone Mark Lindo (born 16 November 1985), known by his stage name Big Narstie, is a British MC, author, rapper, singer, songwriter, comedian and television presenter. He started his career in 2002 as a member of grime crew "N Double A," though he is better known for his solo work and as an internet personality performing comedy relating to grime music and the surrounding culture. He is also known for hosting his own chat show, ''The Big Narstie Show''. Career 2000s In 2007, Big Narstie signed to independent label, Dice Recordings. His track "Brushman" was also named ''RWD'' magazine's "Song of the Year". Sampling Coldplay, it was supported by personalities from multiple mainstream radio stations. Big Narstie has featured on records including Professor Green's "Before I Die Remix" and N-Dubz's "N-Dubz vs N.A.A", from their debut album ''Uncle B.'' Big Narstie continued to record and released BIG NARSTIE three other mixtapes: ''Mind of a Fat Guy'', ''Drugs and Chicken'', and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangsta Rap
Gangsta rap or gangster rap, initially called reality rap, emerged in the mid- to late 1980s as a controversial hip-hop subgenre whose lyrics assert the culture and values typical of American street gangs and street hustlers. Many gangsta rappers flaunt associations with real street gangs, like the Crips and Bloods. Gangsta rap's pioneers Ice-T in 1986, and especially N.W.A in 1988 and the rise of Tupac Amaru Shakur in 1992. In 1992, via record producer Dr. Dre, rapper Snoop Dogg, and their G-funk sound, gangsta rap took the rap genre's lead and became mainstream, popular music. Gangsta rap has been recurrently accused of promoting disorderly conduct and broad criminality, especially assault, homicide, and drug dealing, as well as misogyny, promiscuity, and materialism. Gangsta rap's defenders have variously characterized it as artistic depictions but not literal endorsements of real life in American ghettos, or suggested that some lyrics voice rage against social oppression ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devlin (rapper)
James Devlin (born 7 May 1989), better known mononymously as Devlin, is an English rapper and songwriter from Dagenham, London. He attended the Brittons Academy in Rainham, East London. He was signed to Island Records from 2010 to 2015. He is part of grime collective 'O.T Crew' with Dogzilla, Deeperman, M. Eye, Benson, Kozy, Syer Bars, Shotz, Meshie, Props and Daze. Devlin was also a member of the Movement, consisting of himself, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Ghetts, Lightning, Mercston and DJ Unique but has since left. Early life Devlin was born on 7 May 1989 in Bermondsey and grew up on a housing estate in Dagenham. His mother was a council worker while his father was a forklift driver. Devlin released his second solo mixtape ''The Art of Rolling'' in 2008. Career 2010–11: ''Bud, Sweat and Beers'' Devlin's debut album, '' Bud, Sweat and Beers'' was released on Island Records in 2010. The first single from the album was " Brainwashed", which was released on 8 August 2010 in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
P Money
Paris Moore-Williams (born 8 April 1989), better known by his stage name P Money, is a British grime MC, rapper and songwriter from New Cross, South East London, who is also active in the drum and bass scene. He is best known for his live performances as well as for songs such as "Slang Like This", "Anthemic" and "Round the Clock". N.E was the founding member of Lewisham-based grime crew OGz and P Money released one album with the group entitled ''OGz Season Vol. 1''. He also appeared on the sixth edition of highly popular grime DVD ''Lord of the Mics'' (LOTM 6) in a grime clash (battle). Biography P Money began his career within the crew Fatal Assassins along with MCs such as Little Dee, Blacks and Firmer D. During these times, P Money was known for his fast, skippy flow which created plenty of hype when attending pirate radio shows. He attended many classic studio sets such as those from the Hazardous Sessions series and also Fuck Radio volume 5. He gained a lot of positi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tempa T
Nicky Nyarko-Dei (born 7 October 1984), known by his stage name Tempa T, is a British grime MC originating from East London. He is well known for his 2009 single "Next Hype" which is considered an anthem of the UK underground scene. Due to this song Tempa T is particularly known for his excitable nature, aggressive lyrics, love of word play and the use of the phrases "hype" and "par". He is featured on "Hypest Hype" by Chase & Status and has appeared in the British film '' Shank'' (2010), performing "Next Hype" on Tim and Barry TV. Tempz is a former member of east London-based grime crew Slew Dem. In 2015, Tempa T released the single, "Shell", which reached number one for eight weeks in the UK Grime Chart show with DJ Cameo on BBC Radio 1xtra, the track was produced by up and coming producers, So Real Sounds. Early career His first public performance was in 2006 with Mike Crosby from Greater Manchester, SlewDem at The Chantelle Fiddy club night at 333 in Shoreditch. In 2007 he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virus Syndicate
Virus Syndicate are a British grime collective from Manchester, centred on JSD and Nika D. They are known for their fusion of dubstep with grime, and have been lauded by ''The Daily Telegraph'' as "some of the tautest British MC-ing since the first Dizzee Rascal album." Music and style Virus Syndicate is known for their fusion of dubstep and grime, putting dub effects on the vocals and using sub bass, common in dubstep music. On their 2015 album ''Symptomatic'', Virus Syndicate branched out in Horrorcore and Political hip hop, with songs such a "Watch Your Back" and "Psychopath" having a theme centred on insanity and "Watch Your Back" contains graphic murder descriptions and the song "Do Suttin'" contained political lyrics rapped by Goldfinger denouncing police brutality ("Police are on the loose, they're murderin' civilians"), government corruption, and religion ("The real villains are police, religion, and the crooked politicians"). The song also encourages action in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peja (musician)
Ryszard "Peja" Andrzejewski (, born 17 September 1976 in Poznań) is a Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer. He is best known as the frontman of the Polish rap group Slums Attack. Peja was the recipient of the Fryderyk prize in 2002. In 2001 he played a role in the documentary movie "Blokersi". He has been featured in The New York Times and The Source. The Slums Attack group has been resolved in 2016. Peja has collaborated with such artists as Onyx, Jeru the Damaja, Masta Ace, AZ, Ice-T and Sweet Noise. Personal life Ryszard Waldemar Andrzejewski was born on 17 September 1976 in the Jeżyce district of Poznań. He was raised in a working class family, his mother died when he was 12 years old. As described by Peja on the track "Doskonały Przykład", his father, Waldemar, was a life-long alcoholic and violent abuser who invited other degenerates to party in their home, and Peja's early life was marked by violence, as well as interventions by the police and social c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
