Skitz

Skitz gained recognition as a homegrown Hip Hop producer and DJ, fusing the rawness of UK emcees with solid production and distinctively jamaican influenced basslines. His first album Countryman won Hip Hop album of the year and catapulted rappers such as Est’elle, Roots Manuva and Skinnyman into the limelight. With a heavyweight thread of reggae music and fresh dubplates running through his sets he continues to champion the homegrown sound. His second album dropped to critical acclaim in 2010 featuring the likes of Kardinal Offishall, Masta Ace, Roots Manuva and also shining the light on up and coming UK talent. Skitz has continually promoted the UK bass heavy scene worldwide, produced the first ever track played on BBC1Xtra and alongside Rodney P hosted their own flagship rap show Original Fever. Internationally recognised and with a deep discography he has performed everywhere from Africa to Australia. Supporting Jay-Z and Kanye West, performing on huge stages and known for smashing parties, clubs and festivals with his reggae tinged bass driven sets. Never one to follow fashion or bow to musical fads, genre boundaries are broken, templates and formula are pushed to the side. Daddy Skitz carves out his own distinct pathway championing new rap with his label Dragon Drop Records and as a solo artist or as a team alongside the Godfather of UK Rap Rodney P or new rap star Joe Burn. His niche a simple one : where quality music and passion shine through.