Blak Twang
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Blak Twang who also uses the pseudonym
s of Taipanic and Tony Rotton, is a British rapper who grew up in Deptford
, Lewisham
, South East London
. He is one of the leading figures in UK Hip-Hop.
Twang is famed for his live performances all around the world and his ability, especially in his earlier recordings, to include various South London
word usage and slang as well as locations without sounding too obvious, making him a firm favourite with English hip-hop fans as the original, "Hip-Hop Geezer"
His debut single was 1995's "What Goin' On". His debut album, Dettwork South East (a pun on the rail company Network SouthEast
) was sent out to the media for self-promotion but never released. It included "Real Estate" and the title track, "Dettwork South East".
His second album, 19 Long Time, also suffered from record label obstruction. This album "Red Letters" and another Roots Manuva collaboration, "Shhhoosh".
However, his 2002 album Kik Off
was awarded its label release, and it spawned the singles, the football themed "Kik Off", Twang anthem "So Rotton", and "Trixsta" (featuring Estelle
), all of which achieved radio play and a degree of commercial success.
In 2005 he released the album The Rotton Club, backed with the single "GCSE (Ghetto Children Sex Education)" featuring Twang's protege (and Rottonus Records signee) K9. Twang also released another single from the album in late 2005, "Travellin" which featured Barrington Levy in the original album version, but the video featured the First Man Remix with female singer Tali.
He is heavily linked with rapper Versetti and others.
He was also featured alongside rapper Ty
in the UK remix of Talib Kweli & Hi Tek
's "Down for the Count."
Amongst his nominations for awards include a MOBO
, a Kora
, and a "Best International Hip-Hop Act" nomination from The Source
.
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
s of Taipanic and Tony Rotton, is a British rapper who grew up in Deptford
Deptford
Deptford is a district of south London, England, located on the south bank of the River Thames. It is named after a ford of the River Ravensbourne, and from the mid 16th century to the late 19th was home to Deptford Dockyard, the first of the Royal Navy Dockyards.Deptford and the docks are...
, Lewisham
Lewisham
Lewisham is a district in South London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
, South East London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. He is one of the leading figures in UK Hip-Hop.
Twang is famed for his live performances all around the world and his ability, especially in his earlier recordings, to include various South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
word usage and slang as well as locations without sounding too obvious, making him a firm favourite with English hip-hop fans as the original, "Hip-Hop Geezer"
His debut single was 1995's "What Goin' On". His debut album, Dettwork South East (a pun on the rail company Network SouthEast
Network SouthEast
Network SouthEast was one of three passenger sectors of British Rail created in 1982. NSE principally operated commuter trains in the London area and inter-urban services in densely populated South East England, although the network reached as far west as Exeter...
) was sent out to the media for self-promotion but never released. It included "Real Estate" and the title track, "Dettwork South East".
His second album, 19 Long Time, also suffered from record label obstruction. This album "Red Letters" and another Roots Manuva collaboration, "Shhhoosh".
However, his 2002 album Kik Off
Kik Off
__notoc__Kik Off is the third album by British hip-hop artist Blak Twang, released in 2002 on the Bad Magic imprint of Wall of Sound Records.The album was mostly produced by Tony Rotton, with two tracks produced by DJ Dynamite and one by Harry Love...
was awarded its label release, and it spawned the singles, the football themed "Kik Off", Twang anthem "So Rotton", and "Trixsta" (featuring Estelle
Estelle (singer)
Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England...
), all of which achieved radio play and a degree of commercial success.
In 2005 he released the album The Rotton Club, backed with the single "GCSE (Ghetto Children Sex Education)" featuring Twang's protege (and Rottonus Records signee) K9. Twang also released another single from the album in late 2005, "Travellin" which featured Barrington Levy in the original album version, but the video featured the First Man Remix with female singer Tali.
He is heavily linked with rapper Versetti and others.
He was also featured alongside rapper Ty
Ty (rapper)
Ty is the recording name of the British hip hop artist, Ben Chijioke.-Career:He was born in London, his family having moved from Nigeria to the UK. He is based in Vauxhall....
in the UK remix of Talib Kweli & Hi Tek
Reflection Eternal
Reflection Eternal is a hip hop duo composed of emcee Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek. They released their first album, Train of Thought, in 2000...
's "Down for the Count."
Amongst his nominations for awards include a MOBO
Mobo
Mobo can refer to:*Shorthand for the motherboard in computers and other electronic equipment*Shorthand for a mobile [network] operator or MNO *Shorthand for a mobile bohemian, a person who embraces mobile technology...
, a Kora
Kora Awards
The Kora Awards are music awards given annually for musical achievement in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1994 by Ernest Adjovi, they are comparable to the American Grammy Awards in intent...
, and a "Best International Hip-Hop Act" nomination from The Source
The Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
.
Albums
- 1996 Dettwork Southeast
- 1998 19 Longtime (Recognition)
- 2005 The Rotton Club (Wall of Sound)
- 2002 Kik OffKik Off__notoc__Kik Off is the third album by British hip-hop artist Blak Twang, released in 2002 on the Bad Magic imprint of Wall of Sound Records.The album was mostly produced by Tony Rotton, with two tracks produced by DJ Dynamite and one by Harry Love...
(Bad Magic) - 2008 Speaking from Xperience (Abstract)