Ill Flava Records is a record label based in East London, UK. Founded by UK Hip Hop award winner Karl Hinds in 2000, the label gained instant recognition with its classic first release "Don Gramma" (2000) by Karl Hinds, which won numerous awards and nominations for the artist and his label. Ill Flava released its first album in 2002 Hindsight by Karl Hinds and featured recording artists Blak Twang, Grammy award winner Estelle, Wildflower, and Seanie T.

Ill Flava Records entered the International music scene when Karl Hinds secured the exclusive rights in the UK to release German producer DJ Dynamite's album Welcome to the world of Joni Rewind while on tour with him in Germany supporting ASD. With this album came the release of singles performed by world renowned artists on Ill Flava Records, such acts as Jamaican Reggae legend Capleton ("what's it gonna take" 7 inch single) and UK based Grammy award winner Estelle ("Uptown Top Rankin" 12 inch single).

In 2004 Ill Flava Records released its third album "Have Patience" by Karl Hinds which further solidified the labels reputation in Hip Hop across the UK and Europe. The album contained the single "Lets av it" which featured skinnyman.

In 2009 Karl Hinds signed Hip Hop artist and producer Jeff3 to the label and recorded the single "Fella" featuring Jeff3 which is taken from the label's 4th studio album release The need to be heard by Karl Hinds (album scheduled for release in 2010). 2010 marks the 10th year of Ill Flava Records with plans to release albums from Karl Hinds (completed), Jeff3 (currently recording) and Knew Rulz (currently recording), this is set to be the company's biggest year.

Affiliated Artists

• Estelle
  Estelle (musician)
  Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England...
  
  
• Skinnyman
  Skinnyman
  Skinnyman is an English rapper who was born in Leeds, Yorkshire and moved to Finsbury Park, London at a young age. He grew up on the Six Acres Estate next to Andover Estate...
  
  
• Capleton
  Capleton
  Capleton is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is also referred to as King Shango, King David, The Fireman and The Prophet. His record label is called David House Productions...
  
  
• Joni Rewind
• Tempa
• Demolition Man
• Roots Manuva
  Roots Manuva
  Rodney Hylton Smith , better known by his stage name Roots Manuva, is a British rapper from Stockwell, South London. He is currently signed to Big Dada.-Biography:...
  
  
• Blak Twang
  Blak Twang
  Blak Twang who also uses the pseudonyms of Taipanic and Tony Rotton, is a British rapper who grew up in Deptford, Lewisham, South East London...
  
  

Awards

• UKHH Awards
  • 2001, Best Hip Hop Video: Karl Hinds (Winner for Don Gramma single from the album Hindsight, released: 2002)
  • 2001, Best Single for Don Gramma: Karl Hinds (Nominated)
  • 2001, Best New Comer: Karl Hinds (Nominated)
  • 2003, Best Single for Get To Know Me: Karl Hinds (Nominated)

Discography

Album/Single Information
Hindsight (album) by Karl Hinds Karl Hinds Karl Hinds is a British rapper and producer within the British Hip Hop scene. He has pursued his musical interest since he was 15, Karl had and still remains with his sights set high and began his venture by setting up his own label, Assassin Records... Released: 2002 Singles: "Don Gramma", "The Next (original)", & "Get To Know Me"
Joni Rewind (album)|Welcome to the World of Joni by Joni Rewind Released: 2003 Singles: "Uptown Top Rankin (Featuring Estelle Estelle (musician) Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England... )", & "Whats It Gonna Take (Featuring Capleton)",
Have Patience (album) by Karl Hinds Karl Hinds Karl Hinds is a British rapper and producer within the British Hip Hop scene. He has pursued his musical interest since he was 15, Karl had and still remains with his sights set high and began his venture by setting up his own label, Assassin Records... Released: 2004 Singles: "Lets Av It (Featuring Skinnyman)", & "You Done Know"
Life (Single) by Serocee Released: 2006 Singles: "Life", & "War"

Videography

Information
Don Gramma (Karl Hinds) Directed by The Heretic Released: 2001
Get To Know Me Remix (Karl Hinds) Directed by The Heretic Released: 2003
Lets Av It (Karl Hinds Featuring Skinnyman) Directed by Luke Biggins Released: 2004
Life (Serocee) Directed by Luke Biggins Released: 2006

Upcoming Releases

Information
Over 3 Years (Digital Download Single) by Karl Hinds Scheduled: 2010
The Need To Be Heard (Album) by Karl Hinds Scheduled: 2010
Jeff3 (Debut Single) by Jeff3 Scheduled: 2010
Ruling Class (Album) Knew Rulz Scheduled: 2010