Kurupt FM were a UK garage and drum & bass collective formed in 2014, and led by rapper and frontman, MC Grindah, with DJ Beats as the group's main DJ. They were joined by DJ Steves and DJ Decoy, and they juggled broadcasting their music on their pirate radio station, attending live events, and attempting to break into the mainstream music industry. They achieved a small moment of progress with some of their club gigs, but never managed to get much recognition outside of their London base. MC Grindah had big plans for the group, and regarded himself as a visionary MC destined for stardom, and although his best friend DJ Beats was more mild-mannered, he too shared the belief in Kurupt FM's success, although despite their ambitions they just couldn't seem to break into the mainstream. DJ Decoy was producer and technical backbone of the group, and was responsible for most of the music on their self-recorded album, which featured some intricate and catchy beats, and MC Grindah’s charismatic and unique delivery. Despite being a relatively unknown group they managed to rope in some big names for their collaborations, with Craig David, Big Narstie and JayKae & Mist all making an appearance on the record. The production across the board was light and fun, and the biggest surprise was 'Letter To Grindah', a track from DJ Beats that speaks volumes of the two men's relationship. You might not have heard of this group, but if you're a fan of drum & bass, hip-hop or rap then it's worth a listen.
Track listing
01 Kuruptfminnit
02 Neva Bin
03 Ooze Dat
04 Summertime (feat.Craig David)
05 Blaze It (feat. Big Narstie)
06 Get Out The Way
07 Letter To Grindah
08 Dreaming (feat. JayKae & Mist)
09 Heart Monitor Riddim
10 A Million
11 Suttin' Like Dat
12 Inside (feat. MC Creed & D Double E)
13 A Dis One
14 Original Rudeboyz (feat. General Levy)
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