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Conference marvin::uk_music

Title:The UK Music Conference
Notice:Welcome (back) to UK_MUSIC on node MARVIN.
Moderator:RDGENG::CROOK
Created:Mon Mar 28 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1381
Total number of notes:39269

504.0. "We are the London Posse!!" by SHAPES::DIGGINSR () Thu Sep 28 1989 14:44

    I dont know whether or not there is a conference that covers the
    topic of rap music/dance music of any sort.  I have noticed the
    increasing growth of rap music from the Uk.  The groups and people
    who have really shot into the limelight are those that seem to take
    a commerialised view of the music and so produce 'soft rap' for
    the increased chart success.  I wont name any names for fear of
    firing up someones feelings.  Groups who I feel deserve chart success
    but seem to have little chance at the moment are among many The
    London Posse, Overlord X to name but a few.  I think that English
    rap is a completely different entity compared to U.S. rap.  Does
    any body else have any feelings on this matter.
    
    
    Russ
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504.1SOMES GOOD!!YUPPY::WILDERDThe Wild ThingThu Sep 28 1989 15:2114
    Russ,
    
    Don't know if you'd class it as 'rap' ,but NENA CHERRY's debut
    album is brill'.She is British ( isn't she?!)
    If you listen to her words , some of them are refeshingly intelligent!
    
    Some rappers really annoy me . I think it's the way they 
    emphasize some the similar sounding words in their lyrics
                                                                          
    I often find it difficult telling the English from the American
    e.g; Betty Boo!
    
    David
    
504.2HYEND::SCHILTONWhen they said sit down,I stood upThu Sep 28 1989 16:5013
    re.1
    
    >>Don't know if you'd class it as 'rap' ,but NENA CHERRY's debut
    >>album is brill'.She is British ( isn't she?!)
    >>If you listen to her words , some of them are refeshingly intelligent!
      
    I agree with you about Nenah Cherry's album.  I thought I read
    that she's American and left home at some ridiculously young age
    to go live in London by herself.  
    
    >>refreshingly intelligent!
    
    Indeed .... The Next Generation comes immediately to mind.
504.3rebelAYOU08::BELLFri Sep 29 1989 10:524
    
    How about the Rebel Mc 
    Brian G.
    
504.4Say someting goodTRUCKS::HOYFri Sep 29 1989 11:242
    I thought that I heard on the radio that Miss Cherry was half American
    (US) and half Swedish but could be wrong.
504.5Say someting goodAYOU08::BELLFri Sep 29 1989 12:354
    Also hasn't she got some sort of virus or somethig while diong
    something while working with the F.Y.C. only a guess
    
    Brian G.
504.6Its just me myself and I!!!SHAPES::DIGGINSRFri Sep 29 1989 12:5221
    Nenneh Cherry
    
    Well Im not sure of her nationality but your remarks about her lyrics
    interst me.  I dont know whether she writes her own material but
    anyone who calls their newborn son Tyson seems to lack a little
    imagination on my part.  Thanks for the tip I had thought of buying
    this lp but after ssing the #7.49 price tag it seemed to burn my
    palm and was thrown back.  I cant say Ive been to impressed with
    any of her efforts to date (Manchild a little to soft for my liking,
    Buffalo Stance was a little too teeny boppy )thats just my personal
    preference.
    
    What about Derek B long time no hear!!
    
    I dont regard groups like the Wee Papa girl rappers in my own personal
    category they tome are Chart records!!! If that makes sense!!!!!
    
    Cheers
    
    Russ
    
504.7YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE POSSESSEDFIDICH::BELLFri Sep 29 1989 13:451
    what about MC Raw Face and DJ Easy Rock.
504.8Jungle life is all im livingSHAPES::DIGGINSRFri Sep 29 1989 14:228
    I think you are referring to MC Rob Base and Dj Easy Rock!!!
    
    Perhaps
    
    
    Russ
    
    8-)
504.9MC Rob BaseFIDICH::BELLFri Sep 29 1989 14:474
    Thanks. Can you tell me anymore about them 
    Brian G.
    8^)
    
504.10Jimmy is wearing a hatSHAPES::DIGGINSRFri Sep 29 1989 18:007
    I dont really know an awful lot about them at the moment but i will
    make enquiries and let you know next week.  You should you really
    try and get hold of the Jungle Brothers album "Behind the Bush"
    it is totally amazing.
    
    
    Russ
504.11Nenah's AilmentASABET::MCLAUGHLINSat Sep 30 1989 18:068
    US rags have reported that Nenah Cherry is suffering from Lymes
    disease, which is a debilitating but curable disease transmitted mainly
    by ticks.  The symptoms vary from one person to the next, but
    arthritic-like problems are common, and I know personally of one case
    in which Lymes disease caused severe heart problems (and required the
    temporary implantation of a pace-maker).
    
    Shawn        
504.12NEW BOY IN TOWNAYOV11::CL_GMCKEESun Oct 01 1989 22:5917
    MC ROB BASE AND DJ EZ ROCK
    
    Their album is excellent, I bought it last year before general release
    in Britain. I havent listened to it for a few months though but I would
    recommend it.I first heard IT TAKES TWO in IBZ Night Life in Ibiza and
    this prompted me to search for any of their stuff as soon ax I got
    home. I think it was the CITYBEAT label I found them on.
    
    What about the DEEP HEAT series this is the best series of compilations
    since THE HOUSE SOUND OF CHICAGO series. Another one you should get 
    into is Simon Harris' album BASS he has to be one of the best DJ's
    around along with DJ Fast Eddie.
    
    BTW this is the first time I have looked at this conference so I hope 
    I haven't repeated anything that has already been said.
    
    GORDON
504.13where is everyone.AYOU08::GOTCHWed Oct 18 1989 13:019
    Okay where is everyone. Why does nobody reply anymore.
    (A little message for peolpe in ayrshire there is plans in the pipe
    line for another all day'er at the piv in Ayr on the 12th Nov. hope
    to see you there.)
    
    P.s
    please somebody write 
    
    Brian g.(8*)   
504.14IS ANYBODY THEREAYOV16::CL_GMCKEEFri Oct 20 1989 06:1614
    RE-1
    
    Well said. I have been checking regularly and everyone has disappeared.
    
    Anyway I missed the last WEST COAST JAM but was told the it was
    excellent so I wont miss this one.
    
    What about Double Trouble and the Rebel MC ?? Busiest night at the
    Metropolis since it opened and they never turned up.
    
    BTW if this topic doesn't pick up we'll need to start a FRESH one.
    
    GORDON                                                   
    
504.15YES Iam HERE.AYOU08::GOTCHFri Oct 20 1989 15:459
    
    re. What about Double Trouble and the Rebel MC ?? Busiest night at the
        Metropolis since it opened and they never turned up.
    
        yes your write but if you look at this weeks ayrshire post you 
        will see that they are playing i think this weekend not sure.
    
    Brian G.
    
504.16YES Iam HEREAYOU08::GOTCHFri Oct 20 1989 15:535
    
    sorry meant to put this in last note.
    
    Gordon if you want to mail me on ayou08::gotch we can talk to each
    otrher if nobody else wants to use this topic.?
504.17hello helloAYOU08::GOTCHMon Oct 30 1989 16:3312
    
    wake up sleepy heads 
    re. .13
    
    its comming they all dayer is on for the sunday 12th nov. at the
    piv in ayr my mate who is one of the organizers tells me that the are
    trying to get a hold of the she rockers who are currently back-up to i
    think either soul II soul or de la soul can't rember any they are going
    to try and make the same price as last 8 quid but he say's its probably
    giong to be in the region of a 10 spot. hope to see you there.
    
    brian g.
504.18=:-#}AYOU08::GOTCHWed Nov 08 1989 16:434
    
    :-( :-( :-(
    :-<  Where has everyone gone to :-<
    
504.19In full effect!!WARDER::HARRISCMy Hovercraft is full of eelsTue Nov 14 1989 11:558
    
    .....Anyone watch DEF II (behind the beat), great program...about
    the only one I'm aware of that concentrates on Soul/Dance/Rap.
    The great title music is courtesy of Overloard X I'm told!
    
    Anyone heard the new Sybil LP??
    
    Craig..   *8-| 
504.2014 days in MaySHAPES::DIGGINSRFri Dec 08 1989 16:074
    I havent heard the Sybil LP but the Overlord X lp is the business, well
    as close as a British band can get to the business anyway.
    
    Russ
504.21The She RockersAYOU08::GOTCHFri Jan 05 1990 08:384
    How about the She Rockers
    
    Brian (only one awake I think)
    8*)