Feb 3, 2017
Feat. MCs Stevie Hyper D, Bassman, Trigga, Det & Shabba.
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Feat. MCs Stevie Hyper D, Bassman, Trigga, Det & Shabba.
Dance Concept- Generation Hyper:Stevie Hyper D
WHOA is all I gotta say. Don't miss ONE of these sick blasts that commemorates the legend that was MC Stevie Hyper D!
It's been some time (Stevie Hyper D, 'ard turn)
SO, in order to get things moving on here after a pretty hectic few months settling into the new place in SE14 I thought I'd post a round-up of some of the stuff I've been digging/doing/skimming/skipping:
Recently rinsing NTS all-day, everyday (office etiquette allows for 1 earbud, which has been a blessing) and loved the Stevie Hyper D doc on the This City Plays show a month ago. It was produced entirely by Matthew Gale and was broadcast on Rinse at the end of last year garnering positive reviews at the time and wide circulation. From what I can gather this is Matt's first radio doc of this scope but the narrative, consistency and depth is all there. The interview recordings are great - especially those with Anita, Stevie's sister and fellow MC - and give a huge insight into the life and evolution of both Stevie and the hardcore scene which he helped shape and invigorate. The broadcast on NTS is followed by an excerpt from one of Stevie's shows and is a great introduction to his style and a tantalising window into the vaunted and much mythologised early days of jungle.
This recording is essential (don't think it's an overstatement here..) listening for all those revisiting and digging the weaponised jungle/DnB tropes of the past and an opportunity to find out a lot more about the "golden age of 'ardcore" and the personal stories of love, friendship and ambition that made the scene.
For a broader discussion of the current 'ard-turn check out Andrew Ryce's article up on RA at the moment, "Amen, brother: How jungle inspired a new generation", or Simon Reynold's extensive exploration catalogued here or Blackdown's musings from a few a years back.
[First posted on December 2, 2013 at http://callingoutofcntxt.wordpress.com/]
Dj Hype & Mc Stevie Hyper D (RIP) @ One Nation 1997
- Sick!
"What an honour to have Stevie mc for me, A true junglist soldier who's memory lives strong through recordings like these. live at Jungle Jam in Luton 1995 Stevie smashed the last half of my set and luckily the events were recorded for us to enjoy forever! RIP Big man."
Junglist Soldier documentary about influential MC Stevie Hyper D. It chronicles his life and by extension, the history of MCing and Drum n Bass as well. A must listen for your musical education!
Documentary on Stevie Hyper D
Just stumbled across this doc about legendary mic man Stevie Hyper D. A good enough way as any to start a Monday.
The Junglist Soldier- The Life and Times of Stevie Hyper D by Matthew Gale on Mixcloud