Originally formed in 2001 as the ‘Highly Rated Firm‘, this young group of talented individuals consists of three MCs and two DJs. Highly Rated have become a recognised name in the underground music scene and each member previously has followed their own individual path in music. They are all from different areas of London, thus creating a bigger fan base, and avoiding the usual trait of being cast off as ‘another crew from there’. They have appeared on many pirate and commercial radio stations, including Mystic 98.1 FM, Heat 96.6 FM, Axefm.co.uk (live internet radio), Kiss FM, Choice FM, and BBC 1Xtra.The groups credits to date include:"Mission Riddim" - Over 2000 vinyl copies sold through independent record stores nationwide."Grime Time vol. 1", a compilation CD of unsigned artists, almost 1000 sold in the London and South East region aloneXploder’s debut video "They Don’t Know" - Channel U (Top 20), ‘RWD’ website"Breakin' The Scene" video ft. In Da Hood & Crazy Titch - Channel U (Top 10)The Highly Rated sound is unique because they are definitively more artistic than other groups in their genre. Their sound is clearer to people who may not be familiar with the UK underground sound, which is predominantly aggressive. Expect big things from this group, who have been patiently waiting for their chance, whilst slowly working their way up the rankings.
