Description
"The Next Chapter/Recognise Me (Im An African)" marks the return of the godfather of British hip-hop, Rodney P aka The Riddim Killa, with his first solo release in over a decade. Out on Tru Thoughts, the white promo 7 represents the Rodney P of today. The two killer tracks embody and personify the evolving music and culture of his heritage while paying homage to his contribution to the UK hip-hop canon.
"The Next Chapter" is both personal and cultural. Its a reintroduction to the hugely influential legend while laying out the next chapter in his respected career. Simultaneously its a commentary of how the music and culture he helped lay the foundations of has moved into a new space: the younguns have taken hold of their destiny with new youth energy. They are achieving and embracing technology. However, hip-hop culture has been separated from rap music they are missing out on their own history and legacy, Rodney explains.
Recognise Me (Im An African) sees Rodney reconnect on a deeper level with his West-Indian heritage as a second-generation immigrant. Referencing Ghanaian politician and revolutionary Kwame Nkrumah, Rodney explores themes of identity and the ideology of pan-Africanism (the idea that the destiny of all people of African descent, depends on the fate of the continent of Africa). I consider myself an African, Im feeling more African as Im getting older. It affects me and my mindset.
A pioneer who inspired a generation of hip-hop and grime MCs with his homegrown reggae-influenced flow, Rodney P set the scene ablaze back in the late 80s with the seminal group London Posse. Since then, he has had a rich and varied career as a radio and television personality, while musically collaborating with the likes of Bjork, Skinnyman, Omar, MJ Cole and countless others.
A. The Next Chapter
AA. Recognise Me (Im An African)
- Internal ID: JITRE
- Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.**
- Format: Vinyl
- Format Detail: 7" Vinyl
- Genre: Rap & Hip-Hop
- Released: 10/11/19