Graziella

A Natural Born Vocalist, With influences from Erykah Badu and Zero 7, Graziella has never been afraid to express herself. From an early age she sang in several gospel chiors, inc The London Community Gospel Choir with whom she supported such legendary acts as Rita Turner (brrupp brrupp) and Kirk Franklin (reverend love joy...boiiii), moulding her voice into a powerful soul-rooted sound (battle me!!!). At 15 she was introduced to UK Hip Hop group Underground Alliance and was inspired by the crews only female MC - Anonymous Phenomenon to try her hand at rhyming which ignited a fire that could not be extinguished.(the boys helped too... Skrein got my vulgar on!!) Immediately Graziella immersed herself in the UK HIP HOP scene and was soon performing at many of londons reputable venues inc. Scala, Jongleurs and Cargo, Both solo and alongside Undali as an important member of the crew and the Foreign Beggars (who i networked through to via Undali member Prem C). She has supported Many of the UK's top names inc. Skinnyman, Task Force and Kalashnekoff. Her impressive stage presence and lyrical prowess (heh you should hear my shower shiz!!) gained her much attention and hard earned respect from people in the scene... (NB, no knob was lavished at any time during the rise to recognition!!) Graziella was introduced to the Foriegn Beggars in 2001, and immediately sparked a musical bond. (basically, I sang that 'My Neck... My Back... My oosh and my ahhh, to Dag in Norweigen and he loved it and i probably bought a draw of P).She featured on their critically acclaimed 'Asylum Speakers' (first track, yeah, innit doe bredcrum!) and went on to perform nationwide on both 'Asylum Speakers' and 'Crypt Drawl' Tours. She is also heard to be splicing her tricky tounge over the double time bleet on the new Dented release,(Watch this space foo'... please... i'll LET u be my best fren'), as well as making standout appearances on DJ moodies 'Construction SKills'... As well as nationawide touring which includes the most famous 'GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2005', graziella has performed internationally in countries such as italy, Norway and Cyprus, of where she recorded her 'Sunflowers EP' and toured the cities under Sonic Sky Productions. Consious, witty and poetic, Graziella intertwines soul and hip-hop together in many ways. With the thrive for sprinklin her vocals on every Foreign Beggar track possible and the confidence held up with an undali backbone, Graziella is sure to make a dent in the UK Hip Hop industry. (so ya'll gotta help me out...)RICE AND PEACE YO'!