29th Chapter
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The 29th Chapter are a hip hop
group formed in west London
, England, in 2000. They comprise of vocalist and producer D.P, vocalists Mr Prince, McGladius, and Navigator. After a number of independent releases between 2000-2004 The 29th Chapter finally released their first signed album entitled ‘Underdogz’ with Indie label
Fierce! Records in 2004. However, it was not until 2009, now operating as a full time touring band, that they released their most recent and critically acclaimed album 'Louder'. It was this recording that marked The 29th Chapter as an exciting new act emerging in the U.K music scene. In early 2010 having released their first mainstream Single 'Invincible' the 29th Chapter celebrated a chart position 6 in the Music Week
Breakers Chart published the week of 1 March, and also a chart position of 26 on the BBC Indie Singles Chart published the same week. ‘Invincible’ was co-produced by Hanif Williams, Kobalt Publishing with TwoNine records and was accompanied by a music video
shot by pioneering creative duo: Doodledo Motion.
s between 1997- 1999. Mr.Prince and Navigator both hailing from West London were operating at this point as a hip-hop duo performing at various music festivals and open mics. After meeting D.P from Birmingham
, England, in the summer of 1997 he began to produce beats for the duo and feature on a number of their tracks. It was not until 1999 that Mr Prince and Navigator spotted McGladius break-dance battling in a skate-park and struck up an instant friendship. McGladius who then lived in Bangor
, Northern Ireland
soon moved to London to study drama and began spending more time with the rest of the group. In 2000 all four members began writing music together, performing and touring. Between working jobs and studying the group performed gigs on the weekends and used their summers to tour various music festivals up and down the country. In 2004 they took the step of quitting their jobs and pursuing their music career full time. As well as producing music and touring extensively, the four friends set-up a small charity called NuSkool. Between gigs and recording they performed in high school assemblies and ran urban art
s workshops, teaching break-dance, music production and lyric writing. Their work was predominately with teenagers at risk of exclusion.
29th Chapter is supported by its partner, St Gabriels, Cricklewood
Church of England.
, where they were accompanied by a live band was perhaps the bands most significant and praised live gig to date.
and Tinchy Stryder
. Co-produced by Hanif Williams of Kobolt Music with a breathtaking big beat and funky house remixes from newcomer Jimmy James productions and club track veterans LoverushUK! ("5 Reasons", "Fountains Of Youth", remix of Aviv Geffen
's "It's Alright"). The single is supported by an outstanding comic book style music video by acclaimed Manchester production company Doodledo Motion (credits: Channel 5, Gold, Tiger Aspect, BBC).Invincible charted at number 6 in the Music Week Breakers Chart published the week of 1 March, and also at number 26 on the BBC Indie Singles Chart published on the same week.
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
group formed in west London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England, in 2000. They comprise of vocalist and producer D.P, vocalists Mr Prince, McGladius, and Navigator. After a number of independent releases between 2000-2004 The 29th Chapter finally released their first signed album entitled ‘Underdogz’ with Indie label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Fierce! Records in 2004. However, it was not until 2009, now operating as a full time touring band, that they released their most recent and critically acclaimed album 'Louder'. It was this recording that marked The 29th Chapter as an exciting new act emerging in the U.K music scene. In early 2010 having released their first mainstream Single 'Invincible' the 29th Chapter celebrated a chart position 6 in the Music Week
Music Week
Music Week is a trade paper for the UK record industry.Founded in 1959 as Record Retailer, it was relaunched on 18 March 1972 as Music Week . On 17 January 1981 the title was again changed, owing to the increasing importance of sell-through videos, to Music & Video Week...
Breakers Chart published the week of 1 March, and also a chart position of 26 on the BBC Indie Singles Chart published the same week. ‘Invincible’ was co-produced by Hanif Williams, Kobalt Publishing with TwoNine records and was accompanied by a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
shot by pioneering creative duo: Doodledo Motion.
Early career
The 29th Chapter met each other through a number of music festivalMusic festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
s between 1997- 1999. Mr.Prince and Navigator both hailing from West London were operating at this point as a hip-hop duo performing at various music festivals and open mics. After meeting D.P from Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England, in the summer of 1997 he began to produce beats for the duo and feature on a number of their tracks. It was not until 1999 that Mr Prince and Navigator spotted McGladius break-dance battling in a skate-park and struck up an instant friendship. McGladius who then lived in Bangor
Bangor, County Down
Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
soon moved to London to study drama and began spending more time with the rest of the group. In 2000 all four members began writing music together, performing and touring. Between working jobs and studying the group performed gigs on the weekends and used their summers to tour various music festivals up and down the country. In 2004 they took the step of quitting their jobs and pursuing their music career full time. As well as producing music and touring extensively, the four friends set-up a small charity called NuSkool. Between gigs and recording they performed in high school assemblies and ran urban art
Urban art
Urban art is a style of art that relates to cities and city life often done by artists who live in or have a passion for city life...
s workshops, teaching break-dance, music production and lyric writing. Their work was predominately with teenagers at risk of exclusion.
29th Chapter is supported by its partner, St Gabriels, Cricklewood
St Gabriels, Cricklewood
St Gabriels, Cricklewood Church of England is an Anglican church in Cricklewood, Brent, United Kingdom. Its website describes St Gabriels as a vibrant contemporary church, active in the heart of north London....
Church of England.
Underdogz 2004
The debut album by The 29th Chapter, 'Underdogz' was released on April 2004 on Fierce! Records. It was this recording that bolstered The 29th Chapter's early fanbase and shifted 5.000 units. It featured title track 'Underdogz' with its iconic hook which was a hit with high school students up and down the country.Louder 2009
Released on June 2009 “Louder” was the clearest indication of The29th Chapter's mainstream potential. Underlined right from the get-go in opening track “Radio” where they confidently assert that they will be heard and you will love it. Each track effortlessly reveals another unique dimension to the group’s depth and versatility. One moment they are kicking against the status quo and stirring the waters of revolution in tracks 'Get Strong', 'Fall Back' and 'Louder'. The next they are musing about life and love, through their own unique brand of wit and wordplay in tracks , 'So Good' and 'Man Up'. The live performance of the album at London's iconic Jazz CaféJazz Café
The Jazz Café is a music venue in Parkway in Camden Town, London, England. It opened in 1990, in the former premises of Barclays Bank, and has been run by Mean Fiddler Music Group since 1992, now a subsidiary of the MAMA Group.-History:...
, where they were accompanied by a live band was perhaps the bands most significant and praised live gig to date.
Invincible 2010
Invincible is the first of three singles from their forthcoming album due out end 2010. Fusing 29’s gritty yet quirky hip-hop style with a fresh electro-synth sound and an infectious feel good hook Invincible is the guaranteed dance floor filler for 2010. The single pays homage to the current fresh urban pop sound coming out of the UK coined by artists such as ChipmunkChipmunk (rapper)
Jahmaal Noel Fyffe known by his stage name Chipmunk, is a British hip hop rapper and songwriter from Tottenham, London....
and Tinchy Stryder
Tinchy Stryder
Kwasi Danquah III , better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star In The Hood, is a Ghanaian British recording artist, music executive, A&R executive, and businessman...
. Co-produced by Hanif Williams of Kobolt Music with a breathtaking big beat and funky house remixes from newcomer Jimmy James productions and club track veterans LoverushUK! ("5 Reasons", "Fountains Of Youth", remix of Aviv Geffen
Aviv Geffen
Aviv Geffen is an Israeli rock musician, singer, songwriter, producer, keyboardist and guitarist. He is the son of writer and poet Yehonatan Geffen and Nurit Makover, brother of actress Shira Geffen, and an alumnus of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.Geffen was and is extremely popular...
's "It's Alright"). The single is supported by an outstanding comic book style music video by acclaimed Manchester production company Doodledo Motion (credits: Channel 5, Gold, Tiger Aspect, BBC).Invincible charted at number 6 in the Music Week Breakers Chart published the week of 1 March, and also at number 26 on the BBC Indie Singles Chart published on the same week.