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SkinnyMan - Biography

SkinnyMan – Biography

Born Alex Holland in Leeds, Skinnyman is one of the few British emcees that needs almost no introduction. Moving as a kid to Finsbury Park, North London, Skinny found a melting pot of cultures suddenly on his doorstep and immersed himself in the musical culture of reggae and dancehall.

Skinnyman

Skinnyman

What can I say about Skinnyman? He's a bit of a legend really. His "Council Estate Of Mind" LP on Lowlife Records is one of the classic UK hip-hop joints of the last decade, he's been in and out of prison and had more label trouble than most, but when he rocks the mic he rocks the mic right.