The Blackout Crew

The Blackout Crew is a donk/rap group from Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. They formed in 2004 at a Lottery-funded youth club called Harmony. The group originally featured five rap artists: Jordan Cover, Kevin Allison, Rob Davis, Zak Kabbani, and Kurtis Chadwick. They gained fame with their club track "Put A Donk On It," which humorously targeted 'chav' culture by adding heavy 'donk' samples to popular dance tracks. Their 2009 album *Time 2 Shine* peaked at No. 42 in the UK and included singles like "Bbbounce" and "Dialled." In recent years, the group has seen a resurgence, with members contributing to new releases like the "Donk Edit" of Jax Jones' "Won't Forget You" in 2023.

The Blackout Crew's style blends elements of electronic and hip-hop music, often incorporating catchy hooks and energetic beats. Over the years, the group has evolved, with additional members joining, such as Luke Purcell (MC Lukey P). Their music often reflects their roots in Bolton's vibrant music scene, where they first began performing and mentoring aspiring DJs at Harmony. Despite their earlier success, there is limited information available about their recent activities beyond their contributions to specific remixes and collaborations.

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