Britcore

Britcore represents a raw, high-energy subgenre of British hip-hop that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, characterized by its aggressive beats, rapid-fire rhyming, and a defiant, anti-establishment attitude. The sound, heavily inspired by the intensity of American hardcore rap but with a distinctly British twist, often features fast-paced breakbeats, noisy samples, and a punk-influenced aesthetic. The lyrics tend to focus on social and political issues, delivered with a sense of urgency and a confrontational style. Britcore bands and artists distinguished themselves with their fierce independence, DIY ethos, and the creation of a sound that was markedly different from the more laid-back and soul-influenced U.S. hip hop of the time, forging a path for British hip hop on the global stage.

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Basslines & Speakers
Single - Released August 30, 2024
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Ragga Twins
Bomb The Bass
Blade
Silver Bullet
Shut Up and Dance
London Posse
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  1. August 30, 2024
  2. June 28
  3. June 24
  4. April 30
  5. April 21
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  8. January 27
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  10. December 8, 2023
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    Sheeva
    2 tracks
  13. November 3
  14. October 27
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    Shaman
    3 tracks
  18. September 8
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  20. August 10
  21. July 28
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    Mantra
    1 tracks
  27. May 5
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    Cacao
    3 tracks
  30. February 8
  31. February 6
  32. January 27
  33. December 31, 2022
  34. November 26
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  36. September 26
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    Flow
    2 tracks
  1. April 20, 2024
  2. October 18, 2023
  3. August 10
  4. May 5
  5. February 8
  6. December 31, 2022
  7. September 26
  8. July 22
  9. July 15
  10. April 21
  11. November 8, 2021
  12. August 27
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    E=U
    4 tracks
  14. June 18
  15. June 14
  16. May 11, 2020
  17. April 22
  18. December 13, 2019
  19. December 13
  20. September 30