KKAOS Krew (TJ Chill, Jonie D & Peekaboo) are intertwined in the history and development of the UK hip-hop scene, contributing to its growth through a mix of conscious lyrics, genre fusion, and community engagement.

Active from the late 1980s, KAOS Krew stood out for fusing funk, reggae, and politically charged hip-hop with British sensibilities. Their debut album Mind Revolution is a key contribution to underground UK hip-hop, reflecting their focus on education, empowerment, and challenging social inequalities.

TJ Chill the founder of the group, has been an ambassador for the genre, hosting a show on Itch FM promoting UK artists. His recent solo work, including the 2023 album Concerned Citizen continues his deepening legacy. TJ Chill has contributed to the hip-hop community as co-founder of Sensei FM and through his involvement with the annual UK Hip Hop Honours Awards.

Jonie D, a London rapper with Italian roots, emerged in the 1990s on Ladbroke Grove’s Positive Beat label, fusing musical genres with lyrical depth. His early EP Which Base, was influential in shaping his career as an innovative artist. He has collaborated with a range of artists, including DJ Propser , AWOL Collaboration and LSK . Recent albums SENA (2024) and Infinite Purpose (2023) showcase his enduring relevance.

KAOS Krew’s 3rd album continues the tradition of a UK style conscious hip hop fusion with clever lyricism and continues to receive global radio air play.

Jonie D is a versatile rapper from London with Italian roots and a career spanning several decades. He emerged in the UK hip-hop scene in the early 1990s, gaining recognition for his eclectic fusion of styles including hip hop, reggae, salsa, and more. His music often addresses socially conscious themes, blending catchy beats with thoughtful lyrics. 

His earlier works like Which Base laid the foundation for his reputation, incorporating a blend of reggae and hip-hop influences. Albums like SENA (2024) have highlighted his continued relevance in the industry, offering a mix of reflective tracks with socially conscious messages. 

Jonie D has worked with artists like LSK, MC Reason, Prosper, Daddy Speedo and Spatts as well as performing with KAOS Krew and AWOL Collaboration. His discography is marked by a consistent commitment to quality, depth, and an ability to merge traditional hip-hop with broader musical influences. 

His music continues to appear on various platforms, including Itch FM, BBC Radio and Thames FM and he performs all over the UK at events and festivals.

The Pride (TOZZ 180, LSK, KING MONK, ODDBALL, JONIE D)

Stephen Lynch is a hip-hop DJ and a producer coming out of Leeds. He plays funk, neo-soul, as well as hip-hop and goes by the name of ‘DJ Agent M’.  
Having started DJing at school youth clubs, the artist made his debut on a local radio station, People’s FM, at the age of 16.  

These days his tracks feature on various radio stations including BBC Radio, Itch FM, Soho Radio and Pyro Radio and his latest work ‘Dream Big’ reached 2 million streams on Spotify.  

As a DJ he has opened for various artists including Keith Murray, Tall Black Guy, Grandmaster Flash, Busdriver, Barney Artist, Layfullstop, and BlackJosh. 

Stephen has been involved in a lot of community events, most notably Leeds based hip-hop celebrations. 

DJ Agent M has been invited to play at We Out Here, World Island, Leeds West Indian Carnival, Humber Street Sesh, Unity Festival and also hosted his own hip-hop night ‘Best Kept Secret’. 

In the frames of his producing career, some of the artists he has worked with are Tommy Evans, Micall Parknsun, Genesis Elijah, Breis, Ric Flo (Jungle Brown) and currently produces for Invizible Circle Records.

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