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UK hip-hop

Asaviour

Born and raised in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Asaviour made his vinyl debut in 1999 on Jehst's highly acclaimed first release “Premonitions” (YNR). His appearance on Jehst’s 2002 club smash "People Under the Weather" (Low Life) further raised his profile and quickly lead to his solo debut, the phenomenal “Savoir Faire” EP (Low Life) in 2003, which contained the underground smash "Money in the Bank" (feat. Jehst).

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Sincere

There are 4 artists that go by the name of Sincere. The first is a rapper from the UK. The second is a Belgian band: The third is a rapper from Utrecht, The Netherlands. The fourth is an MC from California, USA. 1)Sinceres first humble step on to the UK rap scene was to feature on a track with underground legend Skinnyman. This was symbolic of Sinceres desire to establish himself as an artist with real integrity, one who could gain the respect much sought after within the underground scene, whilst meeting critical acclaim and ultimately, commercial success.

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Dr Syntax

Dr Syntax is a Brighton, UK rapper associated with The Menagerie and Foreign Beggars crews as well as recording in his own right for Beer & Rap Records. Releases
* Off The Radar Vol. 1 Bootleg (2006)
* Subcultures EP (2006)
* Self Taught LP (2007)
* Benny Huge LP (2010)

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Example

Example is a rapper from Fulham, West London in the United Kingdom. Formerly signed to The Beats label run by Mike Skinner (The Streets) prior to its collapse, his debut album 'What We Made' is out now and has received very good reviews in the UK.

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Rodney P

Rodney P is a Battersea born MC who entered the UK hip hop scene in the 1980s. He started out as a member of the London Posse, one of the UK's first home grown hip hop acts who were highly influential in the development of the genre. Rodney P has had one of the longest and most respected careers in UK hip hop. Also known as da riddim killa, he cites the reggae he heard while growing up as a second-generation West Indian immigrant as an influence on his dub-heavy music.

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Shorty

There are 6 artists with the name Shorty. (1) Shorty was officially born in 1991 under the guise of vocalist Al Johnson and guitarist Mark Shippy. Along with drummer Todd Lamparelli and bassist Luke Frantom, they released three singles and two albums.
The group became Shorty and decided to officially keep the moniker in September. Atlanta, GA, label Worry Bird released the band's first 7", Last One in My Mouth Is a Jerk, late that year.

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Klashnekoff

Darren Kandler, also known as Ricochet Klashnekoff or just Klashnekoff (pronounced K-Lash-Nek-Off), is a British rapper who was born in Hornsey, North London, and later moved to Hackney, East London. He was the founding member of the Terra Firma Crew along side Skriblah, D.Ablo, Diamond Ruff and Smasher (www.last.fm/music/Terra+Firma). Klashnekoff is one of the freshest talents on the UK Hip Hop scene at the moment and is on his way to the top of the game.

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