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P.C.T is a London-based independent recording artist/producer who produces Hip-Hop/Rap music (with Electronic influences). "P" has released singles, freestyles, an EP and performed around
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History


Early life

Growing up in London, UK, P.C.T first did music as a hobby at school through
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and guitar lessons (before writing his own songs). After getting more into
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, 'P' got back into music before it grew into a genuine passion.


Formation

After noticing a lack of originality in the industry, P began to produce and perform new songs. After building his
music industry The music industry consists of the individuals and organizations that earn money by writing songs and musical compositions, creating and selling recorded music and sheet music, presenting concerts, as well as the organizations that aid, train, ...
knowledge through part-time work as a roadie/A&R for a popular DJ, P continued to improve as a producer before studying music/film/business, after which he established his own
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DMR Era

P's first "freestyle"/unofficial
promotional single A promotional recording, or promo, or plug copy, is an audio or video recording distributed free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available. Promos are normally sent directly to broadcasters, such as ...
, "You Know What To Do", was played by DJs on numerous
underground radio Pirate radio or a pirate radio station is a radio station that broadcasts without a valid license. In some cases, radio stations are considered legal where the signal is transmitted, but illegal where the signals are received—especially w ...
stations during Winter 2004. His second unofficial promo single, "D.M.B.G.S" (a
collaboration Collaboration (from Latin ''com-'' "with" + ''laborare'' "to labor", "to work") is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Collaboration is similar to cooperation. Most ...
with local producer Poppa Sprinkle), was played by various DJs on both underground and
commercial radio Commercial broadcasting (also called private broadcasting) is the broadcasting of television programs and radio programming by privately owned corporate media, as opposed to state sponsorship. It was the United States′ first model of radio (an ...
stations (including DJ 279 and Phoebe One on
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, Dan Greenpeace on XFM and others). The track was also played at nightclubs in
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/ London during Summer 2005. P's third promo single, "Block To The Bar", a collaboration with local producers Dnyce and Strategy, was played by DJs on various underground stations from Spring 2006 onwards. P's fourth promo single, "Life Is A Gift" (a collaboration with Liverpool-based artists Defiance, Young Kof and Pyro), was played on stations such as
BBC Radio 1Xtra BBC Radio 1Xtra is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It broadcasts black music and urban music, including hip hop and R&B and is a sister station to Radio 1. Launching at 18:00 on 16 August 2002, it had been cod ...
and numerous underground ones after its release as a free download in Summer 2006. P's first official single, "Here We Go (Finally)", was released in Spring 2007 and its promotional music video aired on
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TV channels such as Channel U and BEN Television. P's second single, "Keep It Gully (V.2)", released in Spring 2008, was played on commercial stations by DJs such as
Huw Stephens Huw Meredydd Stephens (born 25 May 1981) is a Welsh radio and television presenter, currently broadcasting on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 6 Music. Stephens founded the Sŵn music festival with John Rostron and the yearly s ...
on
BBC Radio 1 BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It specialises in modern popular music and current chart hits throughout the day. The station provides alternative genres at night, including electronica, dance, ...
(it was also played by other DJs on various underground ones). P's third single, the Summer 2008 release "Shooting Star", was played on stations such as
BBC Radio 1Xtra BBC Radio 1Xtra is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It broadcasts black music and urban music, including hip hop and R&B and is a sister station to Radio 1. Launching at 18:00 on 16 August 2002, it had been cod ...
and various underground ones. P's fourth single, "Drift Away", was given a limited release from Summer 2010 (a month after ''The Digital Lyrical Miracle EP'' that it appeared on) until 14 October 2015 (because of an ongoing legal action to have it removed from sale by German digital distributor 'Dance All Day GmbH', who breached its contract with DMR)... P's fifth single, "Bubbles Go Bang", released in Winter 2011, was broadcast on commercial stations such as
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and its video aired on TV channels such as The Box UK and Virgin TV. P's sixth single, "My Desire", released in Spring 2012, was aired on commercial stations such as Kiss and its video also aired on channels such as Kiss TV. P has appeared in
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s such as ''RWD'' (2010), ''Touch'' Magazine (2007), ''What's Poppin (2006), ''Invincible Magazine'' (2006) and ''StreetCred'' Magazine. However, having been on a hiatus from music production since 2012, he is currently working on an EP and tour set for release/commencement in 2021.


Musical style

P's music has an eclectic taste-inspired
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-yet-relateable sound, via its electronic elements and the
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, humour-tinged lyrical style that underpins it.


Discography


EPs


Singles


Covers/Freestyles

*"You Know What To Do", backing music originally "
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" by
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featuring
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.


References


External links


Official WebsiteBBC Radio 1 Huw Stephens Show TracklistingSBTV "My Desire" Video Post
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