- The Bump: Radio mix |
|
- The Bump: Tape mix |
|
- The Bump: Instrumental mix |
|
- The Bump: Acappella |
Download sample clips:
The Bump - MP3
Load more tracks in the MP3 player below by clicking here
Check out related items in the shop
Winner of the 'Best New Hip Hop Act' at 2004's Diesel U Music Awards;
MC Aphletik hails from Long Beach, California. Aphletik (aka Jacob Oshinowo)
originally came to London in 1996 to enquire about studying at University
here, rather than his native USA. Returning in 1997 with the best of academic
intentions, he instead ended up becoming completely immersed in the UK
hip hop scene.
He brought out his first record in the year 2000 together with his partner
in crime Fade, self-pressed and distributed under the name PSI. A track
of remarkably high quality, PSI's 'Regardless' caught the attention of
many London hip hop heads, including the Bone Idols who passed on some
of their beats. Not long after, Aphletik and Fade started recording with
the Bone Idols, however Fade followed a different musical direction, leaving
Aphletik as the Bone Idols in-house MC.
Aphletik has also been active on the live circuit, last year alone he
supported US acts Fabulous, Fat Joe, Talib Kweli, Pharcyde, Pharaohe Monch
and Jaylib, as well as opening for UK soundscapers Bonobo.
Aphletik is currently putting the finishing touches to his scintillating
debut album alongside dynamic UK producers, The Bone Idols (touted as
the "British Neptunes"). Effortlessly breaking down the barriers
of US & UK hip hop, electronica, acoustic blues grime and Dixie-land
jazz, he creates his own distinct sound… REAL LIFE MUSIC!
Expect to hear a lot more from this true master of ceremony in 2005.
Key Releases:
Bone Idols & Aphletik featuring Ty: 'Keep On' - Above The Clouds
Aphletik: 'It's A Shame EP' (limited edition) - Freestyle Records
Aphletik: 'The Bump' - Eclectic Breaks