music REPORT
PLAY ENTERTAINMENT THE ILLERSAPIENS
Following an inspiring talk with Reggie Styles (formerly of Sony Frontlined by Mr Man, The Illersapiens are a
Music) in 2003, Mr Play created the movement Play Entertainment. seven-piece hip hop collective hailing from
The team, consisting of an array of talented MCs, hosts and DJs, South London that deliver sanguine music
have strengthened their success throughout the years and are now which push home the message of freedom
causing a storm in the scene. Here’s the lowdown on three of them. of speech. Famous for their spirited live
COLDSTEPS: Famously known for his hook I Will Be There, performances and positive vibes, the band
this former successful photographer is the first host to ever MC over is undoubtedly what the UK hip hop scene is
funky beats. He describes this urban aphorism as being ‘more than a missing right now.
rave, more than a line, more than most, it’s a movement.’ Performing
at various events around the UK, he has done many of high stature,
one noticeably, opening the T-Pain concert earlier this year.
HECTOR: Starting his career in the old school garage circuit,
this artist/host is widely known for the catchy bar Nuuuu Tings.
He was also featured on the successful track by Regal Players,
Rudeboy, in 2005.
ZEST: Jump in the Middle and Skank is one of the leading forces
of funky tunes and the man behind the vocals is equipped to bring
more, with his recent banger I Go Hard. After having a strong passion
for music and giving dynamic performances, the big man Zest has
established his name on the frontline of funky house. MISS
LONDON
She’s been on the
scene for under a
year, but this
20-year-old
comedienne from
South London has
already taken over
the UK comedy
circuit, performing
alongside veterans
such as Richard
Blackwood. Miss
London’s gritty
humour and
hilarious anecdotes
have been
applauded by
many audiences...
All eyes on the
new Princess
of Comedy!
NABIL ABDUL RASHID
In a circuit with many great stand-ups it’s
hard to stand out, yet Nabil Abdul Rashid
delivers his own inimitable style of comedy
that truly shines and brings laughter.
Combining and applying his general
knowledge using various accents and
ords by Ra’ed Poetical
touching borderline controversial issues such
as ‘teaching gang members to aim’, he has
landed himself his own comedy show on
Sky’s Channel AKA, The Sho Sho Show.
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