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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Dancing with life
Single - Released July 18, 2025

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Chrome
Cyrus Malachi
Demon Boyz
GUNSHOT
London Posse
M.C. Duke
MC Duke
London Posse
Cyrus Malachi
Demon Boyz
MC Duke
Chrome
M.C. Duke
GUNSHOT