Whos The Best MC in the UK???

[Relic]

Im tired of arguing about US MC's...
Who's good in the UK?
Me?? I like Stig of the Dump.. Now I know Ill take some heat here because even Stig'll tell you he's a right Bastard , but for ability to flow well and be understood by a yank I like Stig!
Heres a link make sure you check out the song "Introduction"

http://www.myspace.com/stigdastardly

Now his boy Respek BA is good as well but the scottish accent can throw me off on the recorded material.
Together these guys got busy as hell on the jumpofftv battles.

So who else is good and provide a link so we can hear em.!

 

[H&R]

S.A.S of Dipset ... In my opinion, plus I did a mixtape with them
but then again I haven't heard to many uk artists ... Their one of
the few that I actually like alot.

Stream/Download Free - They shout me out on the intro
http://www.datpiff.com/Various-Artists-From-Dipset-to-Europe-mid982.html

 

[Relic]

Pretty cool, I think the challenge for british mc's to me, is to come off not sounding"polite" whilst rapping..
I mean you can curse and all that and STILL end up sounding like you need tea with that verse, That aint no diss either, thats just what makes me say "bugga off" to some of what Ive heard from there..
Right now all the UK Illmuzik heads are sleepin , when they get up I expect we'll get even more links.

2goods the best London DJ. Muhahahaha...

Reppin scotland I like this dude!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=53861668

Seriously tho I would really like to see Stig and respek battle some US mc's...in ...say Brazil..thats neutral..

The Freestyle Masons got some shit with them ...

 

[manguino]

S.A.S of Dipset ... In my opinion, plus I did a mixtape with them
but then again I haven't heard to many uk artists ... Their one of
the few that I actually like alot.

Stream/Download Free - They shout me out on the intro
http://www.datpiff.com/Various-Artists-From-Dipset-to-Europe-mid982.html

Damn, nice dude.

 

[Relic]

I think Beer and Rap is makin alot of noise right now(over there).. I mean I hear them over here..Dont think Ive heard any actual "shite" ass artists from them.

 

[H&R]

Thanks manguino

& I agree Relic ... Most UK artists don't sound grimey enough for me.
I like that grimey/street appeal and I don't hear that alot of the time
thru the accent as you said ... Also most that I've heard like some sort
of swag or style ... I'd like to hear more though

 

[Relic]

Thats why Im HOPING that we will get some UK members posting in here in a bit!

 

[2GooD Productions]

2goods the best London DJ. Muhahahaha...

I can name plenty london dj's that I couldnt shake a stick at...
Especially Cutmaster Swift(DMC champ 3 times), Pogo(DMC Champ) & Biznizz, and also MK and Pugwash.
I might be able to cut shit up, but them guys are the full package. Im in awe at their skillz.

With regards to Mc's from the UK, I have never felt the UK has carried it off well, with exception of Slick Rick.
I have heard some unknown mc's that have a decent talent for it, but nothing major. Id be interested to check out some of the posts and get my home game up, I should really show some support for the Uk.

 

[DJ Redrum]

Even though i'm from the UK i don't usually listen to many artists from out here other than afew, i'd have to go with '' Phoenix Quarter '' for one of the best that has being around for awhile.

www.myspace.com/phoenixquarter

One More Night is a good track from there free EP that they released back in 05' ain't checked them out in awhile though.

 

[Relic]

Cool^ Ima check that when I get home, myspace wont play on this pc...

SO If I keep screamin the Freestyle Masons then I wont get much resistance or better examples ??
LOL..
I love doin work with UK cats though, its a great time for hiphop there! Its wide open!

And mostly everyone is REALLY cool!

 

[Icemanbeats]

http://www.myspace.com/officialklashnekoff

this the only uk guy i can listen to for long enough

chek his video on there Klashnekoff - Murda

u see wot i mean

 

[open mind]

http://www.myspace.com/officialklashnekoff

this the only uk guy i can listen to for long enough

chek his video on there Klashnekoff - Murda

u see wot i mean

i liked it. his accent fucked it a bit up but overall he is nice on da mic.

 

[dacalion]

Theres a cat over there somewhere named "Taay", peep him, he's a nice flow.

-dac-

 

[Guevara]

Klash Ya Fuckin Neck Off - Video For War Is Har, Song Is Hot Too
Sway
Baby Blue

I Be On My Hiphopgame.uk Shit, I Like When They Do The American Dub Plate Shit, Theres A Lot Of Talent In The Uk...shit Should Pop Soon.

 

[DJ Redrum]

Another good artist that has'nt been mentioned is '' Skinnyman ''

www.myspace.com/mcskinnyman

Also '' Akala '' is a good artist

 

[Relic]

Got any links to anyone good Guevara?

 

[classic]

no disrespect but there are very few if any really hot UK MC's ,
MC' wise hip hop is still new in the UK so its kinda a slow development... Also the accent hurts them alot.. IMO

class..

 

[Relic]

yes ...see my first post tho and follw the link cause that accent doesnt blow it..
Also the point of this thread (and somewhat embarrassing for the UK because Im the only one tooting a horn lol..) is to find out who IS good there!
But I gotta check out these links tonight.

 

[DJ Redrum]

These are about 4 years old now other than '' NY '' which isn't to old, as i stopped listening to UK rap about then and with there not really being a main place to check new artists/releases other than U-Channel it's hard to find any. It is out in my area anyway as they don't stock them.

Klashnekoff - All I Got
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAr4jVZIV2I[/ame]

Truentz - Straight From The Heart
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_5x6i7c48[/ame]

NY - Fire (f. Purple)
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA368pWxFfs[/ame]

North Star - On A Rise
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue388qk1rb4[/ame]

Estelle - 1980
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ODOYNAuGM[/ame]

Hard Livin' - Oh Girl
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=neD1eTuLoAw[/ame]

Blade - Reflection
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqGZb5VzA4g&mode=related&search=[/ame]

Skinnyman - Council Estate Of Mind
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRu_OA0r0RM[/ame]

 

[classic]

yes ...see my first post tho and follw the link cause that accent doesnt blow it..
Also the point of this thread (and somewhat embarrassing for the UK because Im the only one tooting a horn lol..) is to find out who IS good there!
But I gotta check out these links tonight.

Im sure there are accpetions to the rule but even cats from the UK will tell you there isent much talent.. Ive been all over the UK
(london, brigthton, birmingham,scotland,wales,Liverpool, bath) and seen countless live hip hop shows, listend to countless albums from people saying they are the savior of UK hip hop...

IMO the majority of UK mc's fall into 2 catagories...

UK mc's trying real real real hard to sound american..and discuss american content which sounds horrible...casue they are not american
and a dude with a british accent trying to tell me how is gonna clap me in a country where guns are illegal and the murderrate is praticlly nothing is ludacris!!!!

OR
UK cats attempting to blend the garage/grime sound and rhyme ontop of it.. which to my ears sounds like choppy techno rap with no soul or lyrical flow...


Again dont get me wrong casue im sure there are a dope UK Mc' somewhere just like im sure there is a couple dope Indian MC somehwere(in the population of 1billion indians)
but overall i get the feeling that the UK dosent breed a cultural of lyrically talented or revelant MC's, the culture and the american influecnce as well as the lack of experince puts most in a shitty position

But hey.. somebody prove me wrong.. shit!!!