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Steve Dixon better known by his stage name Stig of the Dump, is an
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rapper from
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, who built a reputation as a
battle rapper Battle rap (also known as rap battling)Edwards, Paul, 2009, p. 25. is a type of rapping performed between two or more performers that incorporates boasts, insults and wordplay. Battle rap is often performed or freestyled spontaneously in live ...
in
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. He lived in Spain for many years but has now returned to the United Kingdom.


Career

Stig's first major release was ''The Homeless Microphonist EP'' in 2006, followed by the ''Braindead'' 12", which featured RA the Rugged Man. He released his first full-length album, ''Mood Swings'', in 2010. He is signed to
Lewis Recordings Founded by Mike Lewis, Lewis Recordings is an underground record label that currently has eight artists signed to it. It is primarily a Hip Hop/Rap label, and arguably its biggest artist is Edan, who has released two full-length albums to ...
. Stig is a regular on the battle-rap circuits; his titles so far include two World End of the Weak Challenge Champion of Champions, two UK End of the Weak Challenge Champion, UK Battlescars Champion and Jump Off Tag Team Champion. He also gained notoriety for his impromptu battle with Asher D, at the film premiere of ''
Life and Lyrics ''Life and Lyrics'' is a 2006 British film directed by Richard Laxton and starring Ashley Walters, a former member of the garage band So Solid Crew. A variation on the ''Romeo and Juliet'' theme, it is set in modern-day South London. It tell ...
'' in 2006. He has also appeared as a judge on ''
Don't Flop Don't Flop Entertainment is one of the largest rap battle leagues based in the United Kingdom. It was founded by longtime friends Eurgh (Rowan Faife) and Cruger (Freddie Scott-Miller) in 2008. Since then, notable performers include Oshea, Sensa, ...
''.


Discography

* ''The Homeless Microphonist EP'' (2006, Beer & Rap) * "Braindead" 12", featuring RA the Rugged Man (2007, Beer & Rap) * ''I Got Game CD single'' (2010,
Lewis Recordings Founded by Mike Lewis, Lewis Recordings is an underground record label that currently has eight artists signed to it. It is primarily a Hip Hop/Rap label, and arguably its biggest artist is Edan, who has released two full-length albums to ...
) * ''Mood Swings LP'' (2010,
Lewis Recordings Founded by Mike Lewis, Lewis Recordings is an underground record label that currently has eight artists signed to it. It is primarily a Hip Hop/Rap label, and arguably its biggest artist is Edan, who has released two full-length albums to ...
) * "Cannon Fodder EP" (2012,
Lewis Recordings Founded by Mike Lewis, Lewis Recordings is an underground record label that currently has eight artists signed to it. It is primarily a Hip Hop/Rap label, and arguably its biggest artist is Edan, who has released two full-length albums to ...
) * "Record 1" (2013, Lewis Recordings) * ''Kubrick'' (2015 Lewis Recordings)


Collaboration albums

* "Project Goon" - Legion of Goon (2017,
Lewis Recordings Founded by Mike Lewis, Lewis Recordings is an underground record label that currently has eight artists signed to it. It is primarily a Hip Hop/Rap label, and arguably its biggest artist is Edan, who has released two full-length albums to ...
)


See also

*''
Stig of the Dump ''Stig of the Dump'' is a children's novel by Clive King which was first published in the United Kingdom in 1963. It is regarded as a modern children's classic and is often read in schools. It was illustrated by Edward Ardizzone and has been ...
'' - 1963 children's novel


References


External links

*
Stig of the Dump official website
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