Click here to subscribe to our FREE podcast!!!From freestyle circles in the wet fields of British summer festivals, to makeshift bedroom studios, to small stages in unknown venues across the country, and finally to the streets of London and beyond, The 29th Chapter have been on a journey. This is a journey that has taken four young men from the realms of relative hip-hop obscurity to the brink of international acclaim. In a music industry filled with one hit wonders, superficial thug rap and commercialised copy-cats The 29th chapter distinctly set themselves apart in their sound, their mission and their individuality. As one critic aptly stated “The 29th Chapter are creating a positive hip-hop culture which at the moment seems defined more by what they're not as much as what they are.“ (Cross Rhythms, 2006)
Never afraid to express themselves The 29th Chapter have built a large, faithful and eclectic fan base through their explosive live performances, artistic integrity and unwillingness to bend and conform to the latest hip hop trends. With each member of this unconventional four-piece outfit bringing to the table their own unique stage presence, style and perspective to the music, the crew find themselves connecting with audiences of all tastes and preferences across the globe. “If you're looking for quality hip-hop from across the pond, then this is where it's at; 29th Chapter delivers and deliver hard!†(US Review, Sphere Of Hip Hop, 2006)
Step to the stage Ghanaian born Mr Prince, who spits with a charismatic confidence and an often crazy, captivating and yet poignant flow. Pass the mic to Sri-Lankan West-Indian Navigator who brings a strong and dynamic rhyme style to the mix, showing his years of experience, with classic 29 taglines that stick in the memory. Change up the flow to Argentinean-English Phonetix who brings the edge, with bold statements that challenge the listener and hold back no punches, with the final piece of the 29 puzzle being Northern Irish, McGladius, who philosophically questions the listener and challenges the status quo with a smooth poetic edge.
With critically acclaimed full-length album ‘Underdogz’ having been released through OTR records last year, 2006 was just a small indication of what we should expect to see coming out of the 29 camp in the future. The standard has been set, the expectation is high, and the journey has only begun.
