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Written by Paranoid Nommo
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Sunday, 07 October 2001 |
 Some UK rap fans out there feel uncomfortable when references are made
to street life, crime and drugs in UK hip hop music. Which is strange
when you think about it. Because crime is rife in many estates in the
UK, looming over young lives daily with hands holding juicy fruits of
temptation. Young rappers such as 10 Shott & Size 8 feed off what
they see around them as a base to launch their rhymes from.
Staying
true to the raw homegrown sound of Wolftown the Debut LP BAGGED OUT has
so far been doing well for the rhymers. HHC gave the LP 5 stars, TV
stations like Rapture and MTV Germany have been playing their "TOLD
YOU" Video, giving them the always essential promotion they need. Young
and confident both rappers come across as focused but still have the
buzzing energy of youth. They got signed to their label in perhaps the
most natural way for a rapper that is possible. Simply rhyming and then
luck struck.
"We linked Tricksta in the flats. SIZE 8, WAYNEY G & LEE
DEE lived in the same block. We started having freestyle sessions and
practicing, and then LATE asked us to collaborate on a few tunes on the
"Welcome To Wolftown" album. We liked what VILLAINS was doing, and they
liked our flows and idea's and shit, so this just turned into VICIOUS
CIRCLE get me?"
Influenced by life, the things around them and what simply what they
know, they realize they still have a way to go and are trying hard to
promote their music daily. It's common for some UK rappers who rhyme
about the kind of topics Vicious Circle rhyme about, to drop into a
Queens Drawl when spitting, but even though Vicious Circle are rhyming
in their own accents, they still have strong views on the famous UK
accent never ending debate.
"Any one from the UK who raps in an American accent who is from the
UK is obviously a beginner and is getting influenced by US artist and
trying to replicate the slang and vocal tones. But ya keep it real, and
bwoy I don't see any professional UK rappers rapping in a Yankee
accent. Oh yeah… and how come European rappers can get away with
rapping in an American accent & flow and sell 100,000 but in the UK
it's such a crime?"
BAGGED OUT Reviewed on this very site, is a mixture of Crime tales,
interesting concepts and a dash of humour thrown in on one or two
tracks for good measure. When asked of their influences it reflects on
the LP almost blindingly.
"Pussy, weed, drugs, cars, music, playstation, football, basketball
& sports, big dances with gal with big bumpers, and big things
(innit LATE?!), and living life like it's the last day on
earth". One particular stand out track on the LP was the
incredible Burglars. A track based around breaking and entering, and
the many adrenalin led responses that could happen in such a situation.
"Mans have got to be able to protect there shit - ya get me? Bwoy,
if a man has come on your property he has to be prepared to suffer the
consequences. The track has inspired that that farmer geezer in the
news." Even thought the track (one of the LPS highlights) was
co produced by 10 shott, he still wishes to concentrate on rapping and
song writing for now. Future production by him however will be in the
form of his own co produced track on the COMMITTEE LP.
The future for Vicious Circle and Wolftown is bright
"The album is the next thing. October 29th, so make sure you go and
get it. It's distributed by Shell
Shock through Pinnacle, so order your copies now and support UK rap.
All of us are on the next album too Wolftown Committee "Legendary
Status" which drops March.
SIZE 8 is doing a track with LATE and PQ & ROACH (from SOCIAL
MISFITS) for the "International Rhyme Spittin EP" by LATE, which drops
June.
10 SHOTT has collaborated with LATE, CEE ROCK THE FURY (from NYC) and
PROMOE (Sweden's number 1), and an MC from MAIN SOURCE
(Wild Pitch Records). We are working on the next album already, and the
new video. Mad shit, we gonna be around for a while so look out for new
shit on Wolftown."
Love them or hate them, it's clear VICIOUS CIRCLE the VILLAINS and
WOLFTWOWN RECORDINGS don't plan to go anywhere. Continuing to put out
full CD, Vinyl and Video track releases as well as their own RAGO
Magazine. With many many projects extending into the far future
constantly being worked on, their un spoke of plan for UK dominance may
one day happen. Even on that day opinions on them will always remain
mixed but just by doing this short interview, it's plain to see they're
not watching the haters. Just trying to get on with releasing Music.
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