The Pioneers - The British Hip Hop Documentary.

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The Pioneers - The British Hip Hop Documentary
Blade, Lewis Parker, Tony Vegas, Blak Twang, Mud Family, MSI & Asylum, The Brotherhood, Parlour Talk, Mark B, Harry Love, MC Mello, Bury Cru, Fallacy, Gunshot, Braintax, Krispy, The Creators, DJ Vadim, Disorda, Dark Circle, Numskullz, Phi Life Cypher, Supa T, DJ 279, The Ruf, Taskforce, Roots Manuva, Aspects, Delirious, DJ MK, Rodney P, Icepick, Funky DL, Kela, 57th Dynasty, DJ Supreme, DFXO, Scratch Perverts and more...

[@MuggerHarris]

Fuck, I made this film with my mate years ago, I don't even own a copy. good to see again. so many memories.

[@Nusensist]

good skills bud

[@nickshelbourne4426]

Great job brother

[@stateagent7721]

@MuggerHarris = Fair Play...... Small world ennit/Top Doc'..

[@jambutty2218]

Love it. Thanks so much

[@chaiam]

That's incredible, you didn't keep a copy? - glad it survived.

[@Compliment_Thief]

Don’t forget Wham Rap or Ant & Dec’s Let’s Get Ready to Rumble either. Both highly influential in not just the UK but Hip Hop in general!

[@R.Es1]

Dope Film. Respect to the UK for creating and paving their own lane, their own styles, attitudes within HIPHOP. All the way from the U.S. giving props. Doing my research on UK scene.

[@leomartin1280]

These guys were progressing rappers of their time, what maybe during the 1990's?. Well, sad to say for these guys but they weren't originators of around 1978-1982, in London's Language Lab. It was just off Oxford Street, Dizzy Heights, Furious 5 - which were our version of Coldcrush Brothers, and they were from Lisson Grove and Paddington, Ladbroke Grove. The Strip joint stage was literally in the gig club right across the steps from the Rap Lounge. You would take the caged lift, which ran through tndon Rap scenhe stairwell up through the floors. The steps were dingy, and grimy with red walls as though you were going into a live strip joint, which it was but the Language Lab kicked off when the Strip Show finished. Yes, WE experienced some of the earliest London Rap scene during late 1970's and early 1980's. When Tim Westwood hijacked the Rap Scene with Spats, it all changed when other DJ's started playing Rap as well as Tim W. Look Up Dizzy Heights, as he was one of the few who wore the shoe before others came through, but came late around 88.

[@LOW3beats]

Lewis parker, walking in the sky. inspirational stuff. thankyou

[@jambutty2218]

Thanks so much for upload. I’m pleased the UK scene is documented and it’s here for all to see. Inspirational for all up and coming artists.

[@LampostG]

2:14 Russell Hotel, Brixton Road! Long gone.....

[@C75Live]

RIP Mark B

[@Ashfaq1999]

UK Hip Hop Legends 👊

[@Wally-H]

Loads of people mentioning British crews below, but we also have to acknowledge the influence of Brit Malcolm McLaren and US producer Arthur Baker in bringing hip hop to a wider UK audience. I think the Freez album IOU (produced by Baker and Robbie) was an important stepping stone towards a proper UK hip hop scene, whilst McLaren's Buffalo Girls was a huge hit in the UK. The true roots of hip hop in the UK go back to those days in the early 80s and the crews that followed like Broken Glass, Newtrament etc. came from a growing awareness of hip hop and the electro sound made popular here. Obviously the early US hip hop films were also influential, and later, Mike Allen's Capital show which helped influence and spawn a whole new generation of budding rappers and DJ's simply through bringing the US hip hop scene to London. the true roots of British hip hop lie in the period 1982 - 85. the likes of Mc Mello would I am certain admit that their own careers spawned from these earlier influences. I know Mello was a fan of the Mike Allen show because he has participated in the Facebook page dedicated to Mike.

[@Compliment_Thief]

Don’t forget Wham Rap or Ant & Dec’s Let’s Get Ready to Rumble either. Both highly influential in not just the UK but Hip Hop in general!

[@Wally-H]

@@Compliment_Thief 🤣

[@artchatec]

Beautiful. So much history. I remember that show with 57th Dynasty. Madness

[@cheekophiltranscendsvision4426]

Big Shout . Family Quest, City Limits Crew, Sargent Rock, Dizzy Heights, Jive Junior, Junior Gee, She Rockers, Galaxy, London Posse,Cookie Crew, Dave Cash C, Fingers, Sipoh [RIP], Up Rock, Zodiac. London All Star Breakers, Live To Pop, Broken Glass, MasterMind, X-Treem Team, We PaPa Girls, Angels Crew, TO MUCH TO MENTION AND MORE UK PIONEERS, MUST REMEMBER LEST WE FORGET

[@lukeharbolt7681]

But you didn't say the Brotherhood?

[@winstonchurchill5731]

Or Mc Duke RIP

[@Compliment_Thief]

Caveman!

[@PeacefulWarrior1]

Big respect to all involved peace

[@dabeastkillah3260]

Better than grime in my opinion 🔥🔥💯💯

[@qualityasdf]

another cup of tea and the TV guide Cos it's cold outside

[@2gramsovcoke]

jhest.

[@paddy_wax]

@@2gramsovcoke "Battling me? That'd be an embarrassing mistake Like promoters who don't get the "H" in the right place" JeHst :-)

[@2gramsovcoke]

@@paddy_wax supping Smirnoff and dandelion n burdock.

[@TODDYBANDIT]

never seen this before respect for the upload !

[@C75Live]

Still got this on video

[@osmaniqbal8354]

How about we all just enjoy that someone decided to do a documentary about UK hip-hop rather than complaining about who it does and doesn't include? Maybe we should just appreciate that something like this even exists, that it's been documented.

[@davidspliffingston5349]

It’s about English hiphop. No mention at all of anyone from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

[@GreatBeardofWisdom]

@@davidspliffingston5349 Well why don’t you make a documentary, that way you can include the artists you feel were overlooked. I’d be interested to see it and expose myself to artists I’ve never heard of.

[@davidspliffingston5349]

@@GreatBeardofWisdom That's not my role, I'm not a filmer or whatever, and as far as Scotland goes it's already bn done a couple years ago. My issue isn't that this film should've covered the whole of the UK, but the fact that it only covers England means it should've just been called 'English HipHop Documentary'. Here's a link to the Scottish one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nprGeXyNq5yqma8

[@theone77443]

@@davidspliffingston5349 makin a problem out of a dvd tgat was made over 20 years ago🤣🤣go make a scottish dvd

[@davidspliffingston5349]

@@theone77443 A Scottish one has been done already. I already linked it in my comment and it was called History of Scottish Hip Hop, not History of UK Hip Hop.

[@MegaCunnie]

I remember this when it came out. Its funny to watch now. But hey.... That's how it goes. Thanks for the post up.

[@mistadexter]

I have never seen this. Glad its up here.

[@symer1]

this is sick, would love to see a new documentary coverin the ukhh scene today, would be dope!!

[@chaiam]

Hah yes - glad to say I recognised pretty much everyone in this video - and UK hip hop still doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves, as for today all seems drowned out by 'grime' and 'drill' instead of real hip hop.

[@locrates]

love from new zealand

[@FlyCasual1]

Bloody hell look how young Harry Love is there haha!

[@833F]

Great stuff 👍

[@symer1]

Chester P looks mad young!!

[@fourreelmedia]

Just stopping by to support the cause. Bigup

[@leeferris2401]

safe itch,,, another quality installment from itch

[@JOHNKOOL1]

Yo that beat that starts at 9:40 is duuuuuumb

[@C75Live]

Ive shared this with Krumbsnatcha from Gangstarr Foundation cos im trying to teach him about UK rap that isnt in London. Its hard tho. Trying to find Northern rap that isnt a Charlie Sloth grime ting lol

[@stephen214]

Split Prophets - Bristol Skuff and Inja - Cambridge Black Josh, Shotty Horror, Mouse Outfit - Manchester Cult of the dammed - all over Jack Jetson and Scorzayzee - Nottingham To name a few

[@DanimaLSheff]

me lol

[@stevenwillis1266]

@@stephen214Moorish Delta 7. Birmingham. Brrraaaapp!!!!

[@peterk-s3931]

SOUNDTRACK LISTING PLEASE??? ANY LINKS TO ANY OF THIS ITS GOLD!!!

[@slaff632]

!!!

[@penfold199]

this was a wicked watch, big up!

[@ioangrilloTV]

Saw Gunshot in 92. Rough.

[@robertfreeman9080]

Silver Bullet , Skinnyman ,Kaleef,Credit of The Nation Slient Ecplise Aka MCD , Hijack , Little Pauly Ryan Aka Lil P, Monie Love, Mystro ,Jehst,Klashnekoff, Cash Crew. NSO Force, Eusebe.

[@robertfreeman9080]

90s Documenty

[@stevenwillis1266]

Yeah man, these are the names I remember, missing Derek B and MC Duke. RIP. Pioneers, got slagged off back then but they did it man!! Had the courage and determination and foresight to make some great music. MC Dukes “ Riffin was one of my favorites and my first rap album was Bullet from a gun. Derek B. Followed shortly after with Tougher Than leather. Run DMC. Good days man! Happy days!!

[@Thegenuus]

Where is JEHST?

[@secretspurs]

King Leopold you should watch it. You can’t not watch it because Jehst isn’t there, it’s not like the filmmakers had access to everyone. Jehst is 100% a pioneer of the scene, but maybe he wasn’t available for this film. The film isn’t intended to list all the pioneers of UK Hip-Hop, I think the title is a touch misleading in that sense, it is more a documentary about the UK scene itself in those early days, particularly mid-90s to early noughties. And it does get a bunch of legit pioneers sitting down and interviewed on the subject - Task Force, Lewis Parker, Gunshot, Aspects and many others. It’s a decent documentary, it’s just let down by the video quality if anything.

[@robertfreeman9080]

The Brotherhood DJ Mista Dexter Mr. Spyce Mista Shylok

[@robertfreeman9080]

Cypress Hill boom Biddy bye bye Sample Beat Drums

[@robertfreeman9080]

The Brotherhood FanPages

[@bskdopeboy]

Chester P!!!!

[@Dottin]

The Sea freestyle! From the Visions of Splendor 12"

[@richardtorres9460]

What year was this made/released?

[@RobertoGinsburg]

24:35 E-mu SP 1200

[@mr_diatribe2324]

Wow that's some rare footage of the Scratch Perverts doing the complicated routine of Course Of Action LIVE!!!! Appears on wax on this comp www.discogs.com/Various-Deeper-Concentration/master/68248 ... Interesting docu but whats with half shots of the faces... Was it a concept that didn't work too well. Either way I'll give this a 10 out 10 just for the raw live footage.. Superb! RIP Mark B ...

[@jeremywassell4247]

Nice

[@hotcoffeebreath]

Anyone know if that was MK juggling at 39:45?

[@Compliment_Thief]

What about Caveman?

[@evidenz111]

This is great.

[@LadyEtak]

😔🙏😭🎤👑Alkaline 4eva🙏💜

[@Kameleonic]

Many greats there, many missing.

[@LampostG]

What year is this?

[@devondetroit2529]

parlour talk!!!!

[@cowcod69]

26.37 Bandit from MSI and Asylum. Birmingham stand up!! Fuckin legends! Taipanic from Black Twang afta dat! Sick spittas.

[@TheThehennessy72]

Pioneers? Only one real pioneer in the whole film...Rodney P of london posse!!! No sign of demon Boyz, mc duke, silverbullet, Derek b...a few other pionners of British hip hop!!!

[@craftysquirrel2958]

I totally agree about those missing, but not sure you can dismiss the rest, lol- Chester P & Task Force, Gunshot, MC Mell O, Blade to name a few have been around just as long as Rodney & the London Posse. Whilst I agree that there are plenty glaring omissions, you've got to realise that maybe not everyone is available to do the documentary and you need licences to show their music also.

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Not to mention DJ Supreme! Seriously, pioneer and innovator of UK Hip-Hop for sure

[@mountjarvis]

mello, blade, krispy, gunshot, icepick...

[@Powloe28503830]

... Hardnoise, son of noise, huntkill berry finn, killa instinct(total fiasco), shut up and dance, all ah dem kold sweat releases, black radical Mk 2, caveman.... Just 2 name a few...

[@Powloe28503830]

Powloe 2850/3830 hijack!! How could I....

[@barty2381]

Hijack! Demon Boyz & Goldtop! 🔥

[@SAYBATUFF]

MY HEART IS HIPHOP, MINE 2 BROTHER, PEACE

[@francisard1488]

What's the song that starts at 2:37?

[@marxman300]

Lewis parker - the sea freestyle

[@igg3937]

Who was the lad at around 35mins, anyone?

[@closetsatanist]

whats that track they get into about 8 minutes in?

[@LampostG]

1999??

[@RAPDUNGEONuk]

NEW!!! V6 #AudioMix 🎧OUT NOW🎧 check in for all the freshest, hardest #UKHiphop BCKingz - Five Times Back 🎧OUT NOW🎧

[@Flyspray420]

nice

[@MikeKalle_]

salute

[@sambeanland8707]

was it the strong sk at the time? These guys look so sedate

[@B90-x2h]

does anyone know who 1:30 is?

[@zeramoke]

hes called Rehab from London

[@theooooooooooooooooo]

which taskforce song is that at 1030?

[@qualityasdf]

It will either be Graforiginees or Brothers McBain

[@KevinBeacham21]

it's Brothers McBaine from the New Mic Order EP produced by Mark B

[@HXLproductions]

Ukhh going strong till this day bigup lowlife records

[@themelloest]

UK PRIDE!!

[@kezabel7201]

Krispy 3

[@ronnybloodyoner]

Chester P, always MC Mello, Rdney Panton done did,, this documentary and everyoneone in here are exceptional, but where is Jeff Tetteh? the absolute frontline of UK raggamuffin' Hip Hop,the originator of the true London style of hip hop,(if you disagree, i'd love to hear why and the justification) and also this is generaly London Hip Hop which I think is the finest, but when London rappers suggest that they are fine with Welsh, Irish & Scottish rap in the way they accept London Rap I hugely disagree with, I'm Welsh, I prefer London chat, if it's good. London has to understand and respect other areas of the UK, on the other hand they have to be on the money, i'll finish with the simple fact that UK Hip Hop is always based on Bionic. absolutely no doubt, nobody has ever come near Money Mad, that is/was the British Standard.

[@nobstanutts7650]

Keiron Jones Bionic was a big influence on me.He used his own accent way before others, and not just when in raggamuffin mode, but also in hiphop mode.The London Posse track itself,"Met a few sorts on the way to the ritz",and when he finishes chatting on Style and goes into straight up HipHop,its the rawest,realest UK style!

[@raggahlphop8250]

Seriously need to drop the pioneers from the title. Pffft

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Yeah - "Pioneers" is probably the wrong word as it more or less means "the first", and these guys weren't. However, they're certainly some of the most influential

[@raggahlphop8250]

If it just had the British rappers that started rapping when rap/hiphop hit the British shores then i would agree with the title. People use these titles way too loosely.

[@unionjack-3736]

+Ragga HlpHop - yep

[@e50five]

british hip-hop is so underrated but tbf the underground scene is better than U.S hip-hop anyday

[@aaronlewis2501]

Hahaha! Then you should have invented but you didn't

[@djrestlessuk]

Trust me theres better stuff out now then there was back then you just got to look for it

[@GraemeMoloney]

whats the track at 12.00, think its a mc mell o one

[@TAYLOR13961]

It's Called >>> MC Mello -- Mello izdamen Copy And Paste into youtube

[@GraemeMoloney]

TAYLOR13961 big up Taylor13961, props given, got this now on constant repeat, many thanks..

[@dizmop]

Whaa! You mean say there was rap in England before Grime? 😆😆😆

[@marxman300]

Of course there was

[@dizmop]

@@marxman300 @marxman 300 hahaha I was being Ironic, I'm from the Era of Demon Boyz, Hijack, London Posse and of course 'Marxman to name a few , but there's a lot of ignorant people around that don't know the history of British urban music 😂

[@marxman300]

@Dizmop I know right.gotta know ur history.unfortunately the new gen don't care though

[@dizmop]

@@marxman300 exactly

[@amirjamal180]

init

[@4play49]

if your a traditional hip hop head check out mynature search him on youtube he makes authentic uk hip hop

[@davidspliffingston5349]

Shoulda just called it the English Hip Hop Documentary - I don't see anybody or any mention of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, etc. Typical.

[@slaff632]

👆😁

[@ToneB]

When I was sleepin' on the train Sleepin' on Meserole Ave out in the rain, Without even a single slice of pizza to my name." Too proud to beg for change, mastering the pain. When UK niggas were calling US rappers lame, But then jacking our slang." If it wasn't for US rap music, UK dudes would be trying to rap over Lord of the Ring beats(laugh) Every time they flow it makes me want to pop in a Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter movie! Some of it is nice but the Harry Potter types makes you laugh. I'm just being honest lol

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Yeah, because Hip-Hop is all about stereotypes and what you look like. This is why proper UK Hip-Hop will always make me proud - it's never really suffered from the same cultural barriers as US Rap. Some of them "Harry Potter" types are some of the best MCs/Producers/DJs around. Download and listen to their MP3 and you ain't gonna stop listening because you think they look like a Hobbit. And just 'cos they're white & from England it doesn't mean they've got no life experience and nothing interesting to say Also, the fact the ain't just spittin' crap about guns, money and sex actually make their music more interesting to listen to in my opinion. Some of Chester's lyrics, for example, are the most intelligently written you're likely to hear - & he freestyles them a lot of the time!

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Also, that verse isn't exactly ideal to show your superiority now, is it. Sleeping on a train in the rain with no Pizza to your name??? Really? Also, I don't hear much US slang in UK Hip-Hop at all. You just made that bit up, didn't you. Plenty Jamaican, perhaps.

[@markgilroy93]

Matthew Walker Pretty sure that verse is jacked from Jay Electronica's Exhibit C.

[@ToneB]

***** I'm not jacking shit square. Do you see me on stage claiming to have wrote them? Its a message youngsta lol. the truth will set you free, sometimes."

[@markgilroy93]

Tone B Except I don't recall anyone ever saying "When UK niggas were calling US rappers lame" as implied by quote marks. Fact is you changed someones lyrics and then used them on an open forum i.e jacked them