Skinnyman
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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
. Among his friends was fellow Leeds-born, London-raised Cornwall DJ Pat Mckay.
He formed the Mud Family with Mongo and Chester P
, a group which released a number of EPs. These included such records as "Itchy Town" and "Lash Suttin", a reworking of Redman's "Smash Something". Skinnyman released a solo album, Council Estate of Mind
in 2004.
He appeared in the first episode of Tower Block Dreams
, a 2004 documentary series on BBC Three
which looked into the underground music scene in council estates
. He also played a small part in the 2005 interactive TV series Dubplate Drama
.
On 14 July 2011, Holland was sentenced to 16 months in prison after he was found guilty by Blackfriars Crown Court of common assault and harassment against a 31-year-old woman with whom he had previously had a relationship.
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
who was born in Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
and moved to Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park, London
Finsbury Park is an area in north London, England which grew up around an important railway interchange at the junction of the London Boroughs of Islington, Haringey and Hackney...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
at a young age. He grew up on the Six Acres Estate next to Andover Estate
Andover Estate
The Andover Estate, in Holloway, North London, is a large sprawling Islington London Borough Council housing estate which is flanked by Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road , Durham Road and Birnam Road...
. Among his friends was fellow Leeds-born, London-raised Cornwall DJ Pat Mckay.
He formed the Mud Family with Mongo and Chester P
Chester P
Joey Coombes , better known as Chester P, is a rapper in the UK hip-hop scene. He was a founding member of Task Force, Bury Crew and the M.U.D. Family. He and his brother Farma G are both sons of the late musician Peet Coombes....
, a group which released a number of EPs. These included such records as "Itchy Town" and "Lash Suttin", a reworking of Redman's "Smash Something". Skinnyman released a solo album, Council Estate of Mind
Council Estate of Mind
Council Estate Of Mind is a 2004 album by English rapper Skinnyman. It was produced by DJ Flip, Stoned Soldiers, Adam M, and others. Heavily autobiographical and socially analytical, the album makes much use of samples from Made in Britain, a British film from the early 1980s...
in 2004.
He appeared in the first episode of Tower Block Dreams
Tower Block Dreams
Tower Block Dreams was a documentary series that ran on BBC Three during January 2004 investigating the underground music scene on council estates in the United Kingdom. A total of three 1 hour episodes were produced and broadcast at a 9pm timeslot....
, a 2004 documentary series on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
which looked into the underground music scene in council estates
Council house
A council house, otherwise known as a local authority house, is a form of public or social housing. The term is used primarily in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Council houses were built and operated by local councils to supply uncrowded, well-built homes on secure tenancies at...
. He also played a small part in the 2005 interactive TV series Dubplate Drama
Dubplate Drama
Dubplate Drama is a UK television series which started in 2005.It has run for three series.It has been called "the world's first interactive drama series", since it was letting viewers vote on the outcome of each episode's ending....
.
On 14 July 2011, Holland was sentenced to 16 months in prison after he was found guilty by Blackfriars Crown Court of common assault and harassment against a 31-year-old woman with whom he had previously had a relationship.
Discography
- Council Estate of MindCouncil Estate of MindCouncil Estate Of Mind is a 2004 album by English rapper Skinnyman. It was produced by DJ Flip, Stoned Soldiers, Adam M, and others. Heavily autobiographical and socially analytical, the album makes much use of samples from Made in Britain, a British film from the early 1980s...
(2004, Low LifeLow Life RecordsLow Life Records was an independent record label promoting UK hip hop music. It was founded in Leeds by Joseph Christie, Aaron Harrow, Tomas Stewart and Paul Edmeade before being relocated to west London by Christie. The label came to an abrupt end when Braintax announced his sudden retirement from...
) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#65
Singles and EPs
- Fuck The Hook EP (2003, Low LifeLow Life RecordsLow Life Records was an independent record label promoting UK hip hop music. It was founded in Leeds by Joseph Christie, Aaron Harrow, Tomas Stewart and Paul Edmeade before being relocated to west London by Christie. The label came to an abrupt end when Braintax announced his sudden retirement from...
) - No Big Ting / Council Estate Of Mind (2004, Low LifeLow Life RecordsLow Life Records was an independent record label promoting UK hip hop music. It was founded in Leeds by Joseph Christie, Aaron Harrow, Tomas Stewart and Paul Edmeade before being relocated to west London by Christie. The label came to an abrupt end when Braintax announced his sudden retirement from...
) - I'll Be Surprised / Never Gonna Happen (2004, Low LifeLow Life RecordsLow Life Records was an independent record label promoting UK hip hop music. It was founded in Leeds by Joseph Christie, Aaron Harrow, Tomas Stewart and Paul Edmeade before being relocated to west London by Christie. The label came to an abrupt end when Braintax announced his sudden retirement from...
) - Creatures Of The Night / My Life In Rhymes (2004, PM Muzik)
- Skinnyman & DJ Flip – Forever Rangers / Not Bonnie & Clyde (Instrumentals) (2005, Netgroove)
- Music Speaks Louder Than Words EP (TBC, Mud Fam Music)
Guest appearances
- The London Convention – The London Allstars (single), 1997
- New Mic Order – Task ForceTask forceA task force is a unit or formation established to work on a single defined task or activity. Originally introduced by the United States Navy, the term has now caught on for general usage and is a standard part of NATO terminology...
, 1999 - putt the word out – mystro & jargon, 1999deal real records
- U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side – DJ VadimDJ VadimDJ Vadim is a prolific DJ and producer, born in Leningrad, USSR , raised in London and currently residing in both New York and Berlin, whose music combines hip hop, soul, reggae and electronica...
, 1999 - The Unknown – Mark B & BladeBlade (rapper)Blade is a British rapper, born in the Armenian quarter of Iran and came to London when he was 7. His first single, Lyrical Maniac recorded in 1989, soon brought Blade to prominence in the fledgling British hip hop scene....
, 2000 - Twilight Of The Gods – Skitz (single), 2000
- Word Lab – Various Artists, 2000
- Big Tings We Inna – Rodney PRodney PRodney P is an English MC who entered the UK hip hop scene in the 1980s. He started out as a member of the London Posse, one of the UK's first home grown hip hop acts who were highly influential in the development of the genre. Rodney P has had one of the longest and most respected careers in UK...
(single), 2001 - Biro FunkBiro FunkBiro Funk is the debut album by Braintax, released on Low Life Records in 2001. By the time of the album's release, Braintax was a solo artist - Joseph Christie. Prior to the release of Biro Funk, Braintax had released a number of EPs and 12" singles, originally as a two-piece band. The album was...
– BraintaxBraintaxBraintax was a British hip hop artist and producer. Joe Christie had also recorded or appeared under the pseudonyms Brando Flux and Joey Brains. All of his releases were on his own record label, Low Life Records....
, 2001 - Countryman – Skitz, 2001
- The Legacy: Episode 1 – Various Artists, 2001
- Bang Y2K – DJ VadimDJ VadimDJ Vadim is a prolific DJ and producer, born in Leningrad, USSR , raised in London and currently residing in both New York and Berlin, whose music combines hip hop, soul, reggae and electronica...
(single), 2002 - U.S.S.R. The Art Of Listening – DJ VadimDJ VadimDJ Vadim is a prolific DJ and producer, born in Leningrad, USSR , raised in London and currently residing in both New York and Berlin, whose music combines hip hop, soul, reggae and electronica...
, 2002 - Straight Outta Jail- WESTWOOD VOLUME 2, 2002
- Asylum SpeakersAsylum SpeakersAsylum Speakers is the debut album by the UK-based hip-hop group Foreign Beggars. It was released in 2003 on the group's own Dented Records label.-Track listing:#"Intro" – 1:33#"Stabilize" – 3:52#*Featuring Graziella and Kashmere#"Glacial" – 4:18...
– Foreign BeggarsForeign BeggarsForeign Beggars are a critically acclaimed British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group based in London. The group consists of MCs Orifice Vulgatron, Metropolis, producer Dag Nabbit and DJ Nonames and are renowned for their eclectic and energetic live shows...
, 2003 - Civilians – Dark Circles, 2003
- The World According to RZAThe World According to RZAThe World According to RZA is a compilation album featuring the production of Wu-Tang Clan member RZA that features his tracks for emcees from a variety of European countries...
– Various Artists, 2003 - Basementality EP (Part 1) – Underground Alliance, 2004
- Elementz Universe Vol. 1 – The Elementz (single), 2004
- Have Patience – Karl Hinds, 2004
- Lets Av It – Karl Hinds Feat. Skinnyman 2004
- When I Give My Heart To You – DJ Mentat (single), 2004
- Bar Fight – First Rate (single), 2005
- Fame And Money – The Booty Bouncers (single), 2005
- Skitz Homegrown Vol. 2 – Various Artists, 2005
- Tip of Da Mysberg Volume 1 – Mystro, 2005
- Up Your Speed (remix) – SwaySway DaSafoDerek Andrew Safo is a Ghanaian British musician who uses the stage names Sway DaSafo or Sway. He is signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik record label and he is also a producer, establishing DCypha Productions.-Childhood:...
, 2005 - The Whole Nine - Sway, Life & SkinnyMan 2006
- U Must Learn - Skinnyman, KRS-OneKRS-OneLawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...
, Paradise 2006 - Change Your Heart – Nemesis & Arrogance Real Records 2006
- One Less Gun – Delta, The Lostralian LP (2006)
- Another Day – Angela Lawriw, 2006
- Shakespeare (remix) – AkalaAkala (rapper)Akala is an English rap and hip hop artist from Kentish Town, Camden, London. He is the younger brother of the singer Ms...
- The Boy Who Cried Wolf – Dap C Feat. Skinnyman & S.Kalibre (2006) (NGU Records)
External links
- Official website
- BBC Radio 1 Interview
- Mud Family discography at the UK Hip Hop Database