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Blak Twang helped shape the sound of South London hip hop, building a career around local language, British culture and stories rooted in everyday life. Born Tony Olabode, Blak Twang grew up in Deptford, South London, where reggae, sound-system culture and American hip hop all helped shape his early musical influences. As a young listener, he absorbed artists such as Yellowman and Eek-A-Mouse, alongside the influence of the Saxon Sound […]
Was the 2000s the Golden Era of UK Hip Hop? The 2000s marked a turning point for UK hip hop. While grime was rising in East London, artists across Britain were building their own sound and identity. The decade brought together raw storytelling, political commentary and underground hustle. It also gave us a generation of artists who showed that British rap could stand on its own. So, was this the […]
Blak Twang teams up with Durrty Goodz on the hard-hitting "Dirty'Dirty" UK rap veteran Blak Twang teams up with grime heavyweight Durrty Goodz on "Dirty'Dirty", a raw collaboration that brings two generations of British Hip Hop together. Blak Twang, also known as Tony Rotton, has built a career around sharp storytelling and a distinctive UK sound. On "Dirty'Dirty", he brings that experience together with Durrty Goodz's grime-influenced delivery. A Powerful […]
Itch FM present Raised by the Mic on the 12th November at the Chip Shop Brixton In Celebration of the Chip Shop's 1st Anniversary 378 Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8LF Performing on the night will be lyrical titans: Ty & Blak Twang DJs on the night: DJ BobaFatt Mr. Dex TUFKUT NOISIBOII DJ WRECK DJ Madhandz Hosted by: Mr Penfold 8pm-1am £6 entry ITCH.FM WILL BE BROADCASTING LIVE FROM THE CHIP […]
Your Old Droog, Freddie Gibbs, Amy True, Madchild, Blak Twang, Res One are all in this episode of the Weekly Wind-Up 71 hosted by Shante Hudson. We’re here with our 71st weekly news show Weekly Wind-Up 71 Features: Your Old Droog unleashes “We Don’t Know You” from his “The Nicest E.P. You know Freddie Gibbs just tells you straight how it is in the hood This is Gibbs lead track […]
Blak Twang joins Thad Boogie's 100th Big Promo Show with a Freestyle Blak Twang aka Tony Rotton makes a special appearance at the Itch FM studio for the 100th edition of Thad Boogie's Big Promo Show. The landmark show brings one of the established names in UK hip hop into the studio. DJ Myme is behind the camera to capture the session. Blak Twang has been part of the UK […]
Blak Twang, also known as Tony Rotton, joins Rodney P for a lesson in bars in the second instalment of the Skooled By series. The UK hip hop veteran delivers a strong freestyle as part of SBTV’s 10-part series focused on UK rap culture and lyrical skill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx9IMtq8F7g Follow Blak Twang on Twitter
K9 releases the official video for IKYABWAI ft Blak Twang. The track has become a favourite with underground hip hop heads, leading K9 to bring the record to life with a full visual. Produced by K9, the Frank Sinatra-sampled boom bap anthem delivers a nodding, classic hip hop feel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7fdbdb42hU Follow K9 and Blak Twang on Twitter.
Blak Twang and Congo Natty link up for Rebel Emcee Blak Twang teams up with Congo Natty for the Interface Remix of Rebel Emcee, bringing together two established names from the UK scene. The remix gives Blak Twang's track a fresh production from Interface, with Congo Natty joining him on the new version. Watch the official visual for Rebel Emcee (Interface Remix) below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXwc-A-C9PM Follow Blak Twang on Twitter
