Month: August 2001

During the late 1990s, few UK rap acts were heard on the radio airwaves as much as East London’s Funky DL. His early tracks - ‘Da Individual’ and ‘1-2-2-1’ - were supported by the likes of Westwood, Max ‘n’ Dave and DJ 279, helping Funky DL to quickly build up a strong following. Critics were quick to disparage DL for rapping in an American accent but few could question the quality of his producing skills. His use of mellow jazz samples led to comparisons being made between his style and that of respected US artists like A Tribe Called Quest and Pete Rock.

Muzik-Ed is DJ Keith Lawrence's own label on which he is pumping out the jams featuring some of the UK's hottest vocal talent.

Rounda records was an indie run/funded label based in Cardiff. Home of DJ Jaffa, Keltech and Johnny B.

Sin Nombre records is a label dedicated to bringing the heat from the most talented emcees that the UK has to offer. We may be in our infancy as a label but don't get things twisted.

Addicted to Hip Hop? Therapy begins Summer 2001. Following deal Real going tits up, Pete has set up this venture. Sounds interesting.