ABOUT

STIG & SYNTAX

Imagine two of the country’s newest and most prolific up and comers in hip hop, then take all of your preconceptions and bin them. While they are definitely two of the most talked about new talents in the country, they are far from your standard rap affiliates.

Bringing a much needed comedy approach to their music, while still being able to maintain their serious sides, these two are a world away from your average stern faced collective. Without a single reference to their designer clothes, street life or thuggery, instead choosing to opt for both intelligent observational and self-depreciating humour, this odd couple are more than content with not fitting in

Although comedy plays a large part in their recorded and live performances, they are by no means another novelty act and their own personal brand of Hip-Hop shows a definite appeal to both underground and mainstream fans alike.

Having both gained reputations as solo artists, with Dr. Syntax’s frequent guest appearances on Foreign Beggars releases and stage shows and Stig of The Dump’s world wide exposure through battling, guest appearances and the continuing success of his “Homeless Microphonist EP”, they have now decided to pool their resources and create a live show which rivals that of any of the scene’s more established acts.

When booking or paying to see them in the flesh, expect big stage presence, buckets of humour, effortless flows and gob-smacking freestyles from the word go

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STIG OF THE DUMP

Straight out of the place in your head that filters out the bad things, Stig of the Dump’s arrival to the UK scene is unprecedented, smashing stages with his frank and crude take on the world around him; World EOW Challenge Champion, UK EOW Challenge Champion of Champions, UK Battlescars Champion, Jump Off Tag Team Champion and with over 500,000 views of his notorious annihilation of So Solid’s Asher D, Stig is an artist with a huge reputation for no holds barred delivery.

Not afraid of saying the things you wish you could say, Stig is far from just a battle MC, proving his worth on tracks with his critically acclaimed HOMELESS MICROPHONIST EP, which from the day of its release was the number 1 seller on the UK’s biggest Hip Hop mail order site (www.Suspect-Packages.com) until it sold out. Stig then followed up it’s success with his highly anticipated BRAINDEAD 12″ ft. US Indie legend RA The Rugged Man, receiving single of the month in Hip Hop Connection, IDJ & DJ Magazine.

Not simply a master of the spoken word, Stig has also written for the likes of The Guardian, FRONT, FHM, ZOO, One Week To Live, Music Week, Hip Hop Connection and continues to write for HHC Digital.

Having recently signed to legendary UK independent Lewis Recordings, Stig is preparing to release his first single in over a year in the form of INSANE, Pete Cannon produced banger, “I Got Game”.. Taken from the impending debut LP “Mood Swings”. Trust me you will know when it drops.

With a unique style, in a world of sound alikes and clones, Stig is a leader of innovative and original ideas, his own personal brand of self deprecating humour, witty observations and off key subject matter, providing a much needed antidote to the bling addled thuggery infesting the genre today. Cited as none other than Robbie Williams’ favourite rapper, Stig shows an ability to cross over while still maintaining his underground appeal.

Stig’s effortless dexterity see’s him able to jump genres from straight up Hip Hop to Dubstep, Grime, Drum & Bass & Hardcore Rock, things are definitely looking “MAN SIZE” for the future.

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DR SYNTAX

Straight out of the world-renowned hip-hop hotbed of rural Oxfordshire, Dr Syntax is a rapper who has long been held in high regard by the domestic scene. His knack for witty social commentary, intelligent wordplay and razor-sharp flows, all delivered with his trademark charismatic swagger that belies his nerdy appearance, have earned him a legion of die-hard fans throughout the UK and beyond.

After a slew of well-received guest appearances since 2003, Syntax dropped his critically acclaimed ‘Self Taught’ LP in 2007, receiving glowing reviews in Hip Hop Connection, IDJ, DJ, Echoes and many other Music Mags.

As well as tearing up shows alongside Stig Of The Dump and DJ Manipulate, Syntax has toured extensively with legendary UK crew Foreign Beggars, with his guest appearances regularly proving a highlight in their award-winning live show. Well tested on the live circuit, he has previously supported big US acts such as Wu Tang Clan, The Pharcyde, Slum Village, KRS One, RA The Rugged Man and many more.

Outside of touring and recording, Syntax is also a UK ‘End Of The Weak’ MC Champion and ‘Clever Looking’ battle champion (Brighton’s most prestigious battle title). He has also contributed to Hip Hop Connection and is currently involved in an initiative set up by Philip Beadle (of Channel 4’s ‘The Unteachables’ and ‘Can’t Read Can’t Write’) to improve literacy levels in schools through the use of rap poetry.

Following the recent success of ‘Scene Stealers’, his full-length collaboration with North London rapper Skrein (collectively known as ‘Skreintax’) 2010 looks set to be a big year for Syntax, with the impending release of his new album ‘Off The Radar Volume 2’ and further rabble-rousing on the ‘F.U. Music Tour’ alongside Stig and DJ Manipulate.
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DJ MANIPULATE

Every live show requires a “back bone”, someone to keep the pace and stay solid while the rappers wild out and get their diva on. However DJ Manipulate (aka Jimmy Hatetank) is not your average rap crew DJ, instead, more akin to a punk frontman forced to remain behind the decks for the safety of the crowd.

He is undoubtedly and without any exageration, one of the worlds finest scratch DJ’s with a style and flare comparable to non.

Aswell as being an integral part of the notorious Stig & Syntax live shows, Manipulate is also a founding member of the “Scratch, Psychadelic Electro, Glitchcore” crew Grandeurs Of Delusion, having released “A Stale Breath Of Fresh Ahhh” to critical acclaim, receiving Radio 1 play and heavy backing from Mary Ann Hobbs. Their follow up release “Night Of The Flavigator” is a 6 track vinyl EP which continues to garner incredible reviews from fans and critics alike.

As one of the foremost respected figures of his genre, DJ Manipulate also helps push awareness to new levels, promoting and touring with The Community Scratch Games, which has seem him take his mind bending skills from Brighton to Bulgaria and Newcastle to Ireland.

From his crazy floss range to his rediculous crossfader antics, DJ Manipulate is BALLING OUTTA CONTROL!!!!!