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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Stick It To The Man
Single - Released December 9, 2024

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3 Knights
Bomb The Bass
Chrome
Demon Boyz
First Frontal Assault
GUNSHOT
Hardnoise
Hijack
Killa Instinct
London Posse
M.C. Duke
MC Duke
Readykill
Shut Up and Dance
Silver Bullet
Son Of Noise
The Ruthless Rap Assassins
Bomb The Bass
Shut Up and Dance
Silver Bullet
London Posse
Hijack
Hardnoise
Son Of Noise
Demon Boyz
Chrome
MC Duke
The Ruthless Rap Assassins
M.C. Duke
GUNSHOT
Killa Instinct
First Frontal Assault
Readykill
3 Knights