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A New Path

B.I.T.S (Break In The Soul)

Contrary to the misinformed UK rap didn’t start with Dizzy Rascal, The Streets & Stormzy

Neither was it always an inferior emulation of its US counterparts. The UK took musical influences from diverse sources inspired by the countries uniquely diverse spectrum of international cultures, embryonic influential moments that transformed into multiple worldwide musical phenomenons, hugely successful genres that could only of been forged in the UK. 

The evolution of rap in the UK is a complex and fascinating story, many of its first commercial releases might of been novelties or pop hit records but a parallel strong & passionate underground scene developed via events, clubs, magazines and nationwide specialist Rap radio shows, Hip Hop in the UK was a transformative colour blind unifying force. 

Although  much of it was ignored outside of the UK, Early British rap from across all regions of the country created many landmark timeless anthems that still sound as fresh and urgent today as they did when first released, equally as relevant as seminal revered releases from the same era across the pond, they deserve more respect and attention. 

I’ve tried to include as many of my favourite tracks from 1980-1996 as possible in this mix. In chronological order, but by no means definitive, I’m fully aware I’ve missed out loads of other great records, (and added some curveballs simply to infuriate purists) so my apologises to those legends & pioneers I didn’t feature. 

Also I’m certainly no turntablist so please don’t expect cutting, scratching or masterfully theatric blends, I’ll leave that to the experts. 

Apologies for playing Ian Dury during tracks from 1981, it was originally released in 1979 so really should have started the mix. 

Enjoy!

NB : Original broadcast as 3 parts on Noods Radio in 2025, this is an extended version of those mixes featuring bonus tracks not in the original Mixes.

UK RAP / 1979-1995 - Classics, Oddities + Novelties - NOODS RADIO

Islands (In The Midnight Sun)

It’s Go Time

A track featuring a collaboration with SLiNK.

It’s Simple

Summertime

'Harsh Games' Is the first release from the new EP 'Global Tariffs' due out early October & available from my Bandcamp page https://rupertx.bandcamp.com/

But can you wait that long?? 😁 

Written, recorded, performed & produced by The Invisible West & Jason Westwell

Global Tarrifs

Harsh Games

The Invisible West - 'Harsh Games'

simple no magic....
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Deepechaii

'Amen'
New album 'Talking Heads out now on Bandcamp
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video on youtube - https://youtu.be/l2BwceluLRY 

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talking heads

Amen

The Parallel Handbags - 'Amen'

The first of two New tracks by R. B 
Both tracks have a real Indian vibe running through them..

The 'The Call Of The Flamingo / A Queens Speech' is available to download on my Bandcamp Page - https://rupertx.bandcamp.com/album/the-call-of-the-flamingo-a-queens-speech

Written, Composed &  Produced by Rhodesian Breeze & Jason Westwell 
***Check out the video on youtube - https://youtu.be/sTjVlGpSRxg

Totally 100% electronic.. 
While also keeping a raw, natural, organic & ethnic & spiritual vibe...

#electromic #ambient #experimental

The Call Of The Flamingo / A Queens Speech

The Call Of The Flamingo

Rhodesian Breeze - 'The Call Of The Flamingo'

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Jason Westwell.

The Invisible West - 'Harsh Games'

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