Fronted by MC Fusion, Credit to the Nation were one of the first commercial hip-hop acts producing a distinctively British sound, albeit with a hint of MC Fusion's Jamaican heritage. His lyrics often tackled weighty issues such as sexism, racism, homophobia and British politics, but went against the grain for many followers of hip-hop in the UK at the time and lead to a great deal of antagonism.
Stretch & Vern are London based producers Stuart Silvester & Julian Peake. Now into their 16th year as a production team, the duo continue to release dance music that penetrates both the commercial charts and underground clubs.
Currently signed to Ministry of Sound, their breakthrough 1996 worldwide hit 'I'm Alive' has just been released with new mixes from the likes of Tom Starr, Louis La Roche & Jordy Licious. Radio support from Pete Tong, Annie Mac & Annie Nightingale has ensured exposure to a new generation of clubber for this dance classic.
Born in Halifax, Uk, Davey Moss, or Mossy, has been a follower of music all his life. A guitarist with influences from Hendrix, to Aphex Twin to Bob Dylan. His songs are often fictional but at times he writes about everyday life and the world as he see's it. Keen on experimentation, he uses loop pedals and effects to capture sounds and rhythms. Influences wide!
Norman Connors (born March 1, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz drummer, composer, arranger, producer, and headliner, who has led some influential jazz and R&B groups. He had some big R&B hits of the day, especially in the area love ballads and songs with a positive statement in both titles and lyrics. Connors became interested in jazz as a child, and began playing drums early, once sitting in for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane performance he attended while in middle school.
Glenn Lewis (born Glen Ricketts on March 13, 1975 in Toronto, Canada) is a soul singer and songwriter. Originally planning to pursue a career in animation as a teenager, Lewis instead decided to focus on music. His father was a member of the musical group Crack of Dawn. Lewis has cited Stevie Wonder as his biggest inspiration, and Glenn has often been compared to him because of their similarities in their tones. Glenn singing first garnered attention when he won a high-school talent contest by covering Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You".
Fatlip (b. Derrick Stewart in 1969) is an American rapper and former member of the alternative hip hop group The Pharcyde, which he was a member of from 1990 to 1995. After being fired from The Pharcyde, Fatlip began his solo career with the single "What's Up Fatlip?" in 2000, but did not release a solo debut album until 2005, when he released "The Loneliest Punk". Fatlip has appeared on songs by many artists, such as The Chemical Brothers, Neon Neon and N.A.S.A.
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Wynter Gordon (born Diana Gordon; August 25, 1985) is an American singer and songwriter. Wynter was born in New York and was brought up in a poverty stricken neighborhood in Queens. As the middle child of seven living in a two bedroom house with an abusive and largely absent father, her childhood was difficult. Wynter discovered her talent for singing and dance at an early age. As a teenager, she was accepted to the famous LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. There, she was nurtured in a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment.
Working together for the past 7 years, despite their youth, N-Dubz have already clocked up 4 releases on their own label LRC . Their second single "Life Is Getting Sicker By The Day" attracted nationwide pirate radio support as well as going on to land the Choice FM "Record Of The Week" slot - www.choicefm.co.uk "Better Not Waste My Time" - their last release - secured Channel U rotation, as well as more radio plays. It was number one on Channel U for 5 weeks before dropping out and then rising again.
Sheila Escovedo is the daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. Sheila E's uncle is Alejandro Escovedo, formerly with Delphine Neid's first-wave punk rock group The Nuns, Rank and File and The True Believers, followed by a solo career. The late Tito Puente was Escovedo's godfather. She is also niece to Javier Escovedo, founder of seminal San Diego punk act, The Zeros. Another uncle, Mario Escovedo, fronted long-running indie rockers, The Dragons. Escovedo is of Mexican, African American, and Creole heritage. Coke Escovedo was also her uncle.