Stevie Hyper D

Hyper D is widely accepted as one of the true pioneering Drum & Bass MC’s. It is also accepted he was the innovator of the ‘double time’ MC style that’s is commonly used today, Stevie, born Stephen Austin, was a true great in the scene who’s versatility stood him apart from his counterparts. Appearing first on the 1991 track Teknoragga, Stevie went on to record tracks across various genre’s, from Jungle, to Hip Hop and even to House Music. He was the first Drum & Bass MC to secure an album with a major label, Island Records. The Next Step, with his producer Dfrnt Lvls was released in 1999, the year after his death. He held residencies at all the elite Jungle and Drum & Bass Events but it was during his bookings at Labyrinth that he met Benny V. Nothing came of it at the time, but when Benny V also hooked up with Dfrnt Lvls his recorded work was put together again for The Legend album which had tracks played on UK National Radio as well as receiving huge underground support on the pirates. All profits of the album are donated to his estate and keep your eyes peeled for a new and exciting project along with Generation Hyper.

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