Strange U

Starving Artists are hyped to present:Uk Hiphop Heavyweights Strange U Support from Joe Dirt & O FemiDj Mansfield Green (AV Set) ♫ STRANGE U ♫Strange U's enthusiasm for the off key and weird reigns supreme. Stream of consciousness lyrics coupled with hefty left of centre soundscapes are the perfect antidote to today's bland cough mixture speech impediment rap. Strange U is a collaborative project centred around two Hip Hop veterans- King Kashmere and producer Doctor Zygote (aka The Maghreban).A firm favourite amongst fans of UK Hip Hop, King Kashmere sprung to prominence with the joint LP with Verb T "Backhand Slap Talk/Technical Illness" which was released on the iconic Low Life Records in 2004. This was followed up by a few more critically acclaimed LPs on YNR, Receptor Records and Boot Records.Prior to reaching mastermind status in the Hip Hop production game, Zygote started off releasing Jungle records in 1994. More recently, he's making dusty sample based House music as "The Maghreban". Zygote's rich musical palette is a mix of all the above and proves to be one of the most versatile producers currently on the circuit.Kashmere, an already established name & highly respected veteran, took a step back from the rap game in 2010, only to return stronger than ever with a brand new style and writing technique 2 years later. Zygote, had undergone a similar metamorphosis expanding his creative palette to undiscovered territory. The pair had worked together in the past and re connected over their shared appreciation of Company Flow, Kool Keith and other 90s outfits as well as their distaste for today's bland cough mixture speech impediment rap. during this pinnacle moment in time the Strange Universe was born!Live, Strange U love and respect the traditional two turntables and a microphone set up but augment it with triggered samples and crazy effects. The sonics are bathed in a wash of dub echo and spring reverb. It's an audio visual assault on the senses that makes for a truly psychedelic experience.