Foreign Beggars
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Foreign Beggars are a critically acclaimed British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group based in London. The group consists of MCs Orifice Vulgatron, Metropolis, producer Dag Nabbit and DJ Nonames and are renowned for their eclectic and energetic live shows. Currently performing well over a hundred shows a year the group has performed with a number of high profile artists spanning a range of musical genres. Foreign Beggars release their records through Dented Records a label which was created and owned by the group to support their own material and a host of UK underground artists.
Dj Nonames also met Metropolis at University in 2000. They soon joined hip hop and funk band Focused Few and began throwing warehouse parties and touring. OV was introduced to Nonames through Dj Gizroc, then part of the Mixologists Crew, whilst working on sound and lighting for "The Wizard of Oz", where Nonames was doing the entire sound with a Technics 1210, a vestax 05 and a "Wizard of Oz" vinyl. By late 2002 OV and DN decided to release Foreign Beggars on their own imprint Dented Records and started performing and recording alongside Dj Nonames, Metropolis and beatboxer Shlomo.
Two videos were released from this album, Hold On feat Skinnyman and Frosted Perspeks which were also released as double single. The track ‘Hold On’ was remixed by Mickey Finn and ERB N Dub and released on Urbanism. ‘Mind Out’ which featured Skrein was released as single by Skrein, on Dented Records.
Prior to the release of the album the singles ‘Let go’ which featured the B sides ‘Million Skill March’ and ‘Crying Shame’ and the single ‘Slow Broiled Ilk’ which featured the B sides ‘Backdraft’ and ‘Hot Plate’ were released to promote the album. A video for ‘Slow Broiled Ilk’ was also released.
Following the release of Stray Point Agenda the single ‘Black Hole Prophecies’ was released on 16 April 2007 featuring the title track, a remix of the same track entitled ‘Wild Wild East’ which was produced by UK rap artist Jehst , and the track ‘In it for a Minute’.
The track ‘Contact’ which was a collaboration with Drum N Bass outfit Noisia was made into a video direct by Tony Truand and has since been watched by over 2 million people on YouTube, Foreign Beggars most watched video to date. The track which featured on the E4 series ‘Skins’ was released as a single with the song ‘Shake It’, also a collaboration with Noisia as a promo prior to the release of the album.
in February 2010. The two tracks are remixes of songs taken from United Colours of Beggattron, both track have supporting videos.
Foreign Beggars & Chasing
Shadows. Typhoon original track
DJ Troubl (world champion scratch
dj), Diplo switch esque Remix ft
Graziella Keepin Da Line Fat
Gothtrad(deep medi) Japan remix
of FBs Noisia
and Devlin. No Holds
Bared
New Sex Friend... brand new
producer hot off the block from
Dubai/ Edinburgh, Get a Bit More
Foreign Beggars & Plastician ft
Wretch 32, Dot Rotten Seven Figure
Swagger Grime remix
Foreign Beggars & Platician ft
Taskforce ( Farma, Remus), Stig Of
The Dump, Dr. Syntax, Kyza,
Skandal, FBs Seven Figure Swagger
Due to be released later in the year is the remixed EP part 2 and the full remixed album.
Following the release of United Colours of Beggatron the band were invited on the 2010 UK Prodigy Tour. This has led to a host of European Festival appearances this summer including a Main stage performance at Exit festival, Glastonbury, Splash Festival, Dour Festival and Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival in Sete, France.
Foreign Beggars will be performing at Field Day music festival in Sydney
, Australia
on New Years Day 2012.
Extended Beggar Fam
History
Orifice Vulgatron and Dag Nabbit met in Dubai playing in metal, grunge and indie bands as early as 93. They later formed a group making hip hop in 96/97 and soon after started throwing DnB house parties and raves in sports halls and ballrooms. Dag Nabbit moved to Norway in 98, OV to London in 99, both continued to produce, promote and perform. The duo regrouped in London, set up a studio and continued promoting, hitting pirate & internet stations, performing at raves such as Dekefex, Kung Fu, Rollercoaster, and the legendary Telepathy, whilst supporting and booking the likes of Andy C, Mampi Swift, Dj Craze, Skinnyman, Skibba, Shabba, Det, Ed Rush and Optical etc.Dj Nonames also met Metropolis at University in 2000. They soon joined hip hop and funk band Focused Few and began throwing warehouse parties and touring. OV was introduced to Nonames through Dj Gizroc, then part of the Mixologists Crew, whilst working on sound and lighting for "The Wizard of Oz", where Nonames was doing the entire sound with a Technics 1210, a vestax 05 and a "Wizard of Oz" vinyl. By late 2002 OV and DN decided to release Foreign Beggars on their own imprint Dented Records and started performing and recording alongside Dj Nonames, Metropolis and beatboxer Shlomo.
Where Did the Sun Go / Season’s Beating (Feb 2003, April 2003)
The initial two offering from the Foreign Beggars were a two track and three track singles released on Dented Records. ‘Where Did The Sun Go’ featured Mud Family (pmmuzik),Out da Ville, Tommy Evans (YnR), DarkCircle (defcon/JazzFudge), Carnage (Big Dada), Task Force (Lowlife) and ‘Season’s Beatings’ features Mud Family (PM Muzik), Tommy Evans (YnR), D.V.S. (First Man), Carnage aka Earl J (Big Dada), Dark Circle (JazzFudge/Defcon), Dr. Syntax (Imagineers), Task Force (Lowlife/MFTC) Tau Rai, (Focus Few).Asylum Speakers (Nov 2003)
On 27th Nov 2003 the group released their first album ‘ Asylum Speakers’. The record featured the following guest artists: Kashmere, Graziella, Dr. Syntax, Anik, Tommy Evans, MRX, Carnage, Grim, Finsta, DVS, Skinnyman, Wayne Wonda, Tau Rai, Lena, Farma G, Chester P, Task Force, Shlomo, Ed Skrein, Pye, Nassa, Super Novar and Highbreed.Two videos were released from this album, Hold On feat Skinnyman and Frosted Perspeks which were also released as double single. The track ‘Hold On’ was remixed by Mickey Finn and ERB N Dub and released on Urbanism. ‘Mind Out’ which featured Skrein was released as single by Skrein, on Dented Records.
Bukkake Ski Trip (April 2006)
The controversially named Bukkake Ski Trip was released 3 April 2006. The mixtape is a compilation of previously unheard tracks, vinyl-only releases, bootlegs, collaborations and remixes, mixed together by DJ Nonames. The albums features of range of mc’s, dj’s and producers including: Wildchild (Lootpack), Dr Syntax, Skrein, Dark Circle, Kashmere the Iguna Man, dj Square One, Dubbledege, Supar Novar (Kemet), Big Ben, DJ Sparo (Scenario), Vex’d (Planet-mu), Soundkillaz, and Ravi Shakti (Solenca). The artwork for this album was produced by legendary Spanish graffiti artist SLK and entitled ‘Kaps from the world famous pornostars’.Stray Point Agenda (May 2006)
Foreign Beggars second studio album entitled ‘Stray Point Agenda’ was released 3 May 2006. The record described as darker than their original release featured guest production from Oh No (Stones Throw) and Ninja Tune’s recording artist DJ Vadim as well as guest spots from Dr. Syntax, Skrein, Dubbledge, Graziella, Wildchild and Dudley Perkins.Prior to the release of the album the singles ‘Let go’ which featured the B sides ‘Million Skill March’ and ‘Crying Shame’ and the single ‘Slow Broiled Ilk’ which featured the B sides ‘Backdraft’ and ‘Hot Plate’ were released to promote the album. A video for ‘Slow Broiled Ilk’ was also released.
Following the release of Stray Point Agenda the single ‘Black Hole Prophecies’ was released on 16 April 2007 featuring the title track, a remix of the same track entitled ‘Wild Wild East’ which was produced by UK rap artist Jehst , and the track ‘In it for a Minute’.
Hit That Gash (Oct 2008)
The explicit and tongue-in-cheek themed Hit that Gash was a collaboration with French rappers Rouge A Levres and was released as a single with an accompanying video produced by Tony Truand which has received over 200,000 YouTube hits. The single contains a number of remixes from the following artists: Scratch Perverts’ Prime Cuts, D - Code from shivasound system, Kid Dub (Definitive), Kyza, Dubbledge, Inja, Chester P (Taskforce) LDZaka London Zoo, Ranking Records’ Seemoreproductions and Ruckspin, Dag Nabbit, and Sydney’s Killa Queenz. A dubstep version of the record was released with remixes from DJ Primecuts and DJ Ruckspin entitled ‘Gash! Dubstep Power Mixes’ 12”.Neurosonics Audiomedical Lab Video
In 2009 Foreign Beggars, Dr Syntax and Stig of the Dump were asked to collaborate with The Scratch Perverts for the video Neurosonics Audiomedical Lab. The video features Metropolis, Orifice Vulgatron, Dr Syntax, Stig of the Dumps and Beatboxer Shlomo. The video was directed by renowned Music Director Chris Carins and has been watched by over 600,000 people following an article in the London Publication ‘The Metro’.United Colours of Beggattron (Oct 2009)
In October 2009 the group released their third studio album ‘United Colours of Beggattron’, featuring notable production from Noisia, Ghosttown as well Dag Nabbit, guest appearances from Guilty Simpson (StonesThrow), Devlin, Phat Kat, Ben Sharpa, DJ 2Tall, Badness, Dubbledge, Jehst, Dr Syntax, Kyza and Kasmere.The track ‘Contact’ which was a collaboration with Drum N Bass outfit Noisia was made into a video direct by Tony Truand and has since been watched by over 2 million people on YouTube, Foreign Beggars most watched video to date. The track which featured on the E4 series ‘Skins’ was released as a single with the song ‘Shake It’, also a collaboration with Noisia as a promo prior to the release of the album.
Foreign Beggars – No Holds Barred / Get a Bit More – Excision and Skism remixes’ (2010)
‘Foreign Beggars – No Holds Barred / Get a Bit More – Excision and Skism remixes’ was released through Never Say Die RecordsNever Say Die Records
Never Say Die RecordsNever Say Die Records is an independent record label based in London which releases electronic music. Never Say Die Records was founded in 2009 by Tommy Dash and Nick Sadler to release the bass heavy electronic dance music that pushes the boundaries with a focus on long term...
in February 2010. The two tracks are remixes of songs taken from United Colours of Beggattron, both track have supporting videos.
United Colours of Beggattron – Remix EP 1
The first instalment of the remixed album contains the following remixes:Foreign Beggars & Chasing
Shadows. Typhoon original track
DJ Troubl (world champion scratch
dj), Diplo switch esque Remix ft
Graziella Keepin Da Line Fat
Gothtrad(deep medi) Japan remix
of FBs Noisia
Noisia
Noisia, stylized as NOISIΛ , is a Dutch Electronic music trio consisting of members Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger from Groningen, The Netherlands. They now produce a wide variety of music including drum and bass, dubstep, breakbeat and house music...
and Devlin. No Holds
Bared
New Sex Friend... brand new
producer hot off the block from
Dubai/ Edinburgh, Get a Bit More
Foreign Beggars & Plastician ft
Wretch 32, Dot Rotten Seven Figure
Swagger Grime remix
Foreign Beggars & Platician ft
Taskforce ( Farma, Remus), Stig Of
The Dump, Dr. Syntax, Kyza,
Skandal, FBs Seven Figure Swagger
Due to be released later in the year is the remixed EP part 2 and the full remixed album.
Albums
- Asylum SpeakersAsylum SpeakersAsylum Speakers is the debut album by the UK-based hip-hop group Foreign Beggars. It was released in 2003 on the group's own Dented Records label.-Track listing:#"Intro" – 1:33#"Stabilize" – 3:52#*Featuring Graziella and Kashmere#"Glacial" – 4:18...
(2003, DentedDented RecordsDented Records is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, and best known as the home to critically acclaimed hip-hop act Foreign Beggars and Focused Few....
) - Stray Point AgendaStray Point AgendaStray Point Agenda is the second studio album from UK Hip-hop group Foreign Beggars.-Track listing:#"Intro"#"Reelfire"#"Slo-Speed"#"In It For A Minute#*Featuring Graziella#"Clockwork Skit"#"Iconfessions Of A"#*Featuring Graziella#"To Be A Memory"...
(2006, Dented) - Bukakke Ski Trip (2006, Dented)
- Asylum Agenda (2008)
- United Colours Of Beggattron (2009)
Singles and EPs
- "Where Did the Sun Go" (2002)
- "Seasons Beatings" (2003)
- "Hold On" (2003)
- Crypt Drawl EP (2005)
- Let Go (2005)
- Slow Broiled Ilk EP (2006)
- Black Hole Prophecies/ In It for a Minute EP (2007)
- Evil Dr Hiphop (2009)
- Contact (2009, produced by NoisiaNoisiaNoisia, stylized as NOISIΛ , is a Dutch Electronic music trio consisting of members Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger from Groningen, The Netherlands. They now produce a wide variety of music including drum and bass, dubstep, breakbeat and house music...
) - "Seven Figure Swagger/ Don't Dhoow It" Bar9 & Machinedrum Remixes (2009)
- "Get a Bit More / No Holds Barred Excision & Skism Remixes on Never Say Die RecordsNever Say Die RecordsNever Say Die RecordsNever Say Die Records is an independent record label based in London which releases electronic music. Never Say Die Records was founded in 2009 by Tommy Dash and Nick Sadler to release the bass heavy electronic dance music that pushes the boundaries with a focus on long term...
(2010) - United Colours of Beggattron – Remix EP 1
- "Badman Riddim (Jump)Badman Riddim (Jump)"Badman Riddim " is a song by Dutch DJ/producer Vato Gonzalez featuring vocals from British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group Foreign Beggars. It was released on 19 June 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom...
" (Vato Gonzalez feat. Foreign Beggars) (2011) #7 UK - "The Harder They Fall EP" (2011)
- "Im Hard Over You EP" (2011)
- "Scatta" (Skrillex, Bare Noize)
- "Shellshock" (Noisia)
Features
- BeardymanBeardyManDarren Foreman , better known as Beardyman, is a musician from London renowned for his beatboxing skills and use of live looping technology, and according to the BBC "King of Sound and Ruler of Beats".-Stage name and musical style:...
- Oh! (feat. Foreign Beggars) - Flux PavilionFlux PavilionJoshua Steele, known professionally as Flux Pavilion, is an English dubstep producer and DJ. He is the co-founder of Circus Records, along with Doctor P and DJ Swan-E. He is best known for his 2011 single "Bass Cannon", which peaked at number 56 on the UK Singles Chart, and was placed on the Radio...
- Lines In Wax (feat. Foreign Beggars) - Grems - Broka Billy (feat. Foreign Beggars)
- NoisiaNoisiaNoisia, stylized as NOISIΛ , is a Dutch Electronic music trio consisting of members Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger from Groningen, The Netherlands. They now produce a wide variety of music including drum and bass, dubstep, breakbeat and house music...
- Shellshock (feat. Foreign Beggars) - NoisiaNoisiaNoisia, stylized as NOISIΛ , is a Dutch Electronic music trio consisting of members Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger from Groningen, The Netherlands. They now produce a wide variety of music including drum and bass, dubstep, breakbeat and house music...
- Soulpurge (feat. Foreign Beggars) - NoisiaNoisiaNoisia, stylized as NOISIΛ , is a Dutch Electronic music trio consisting of members Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger from Groningen, The Netherlands. They now produce a wide variety of music including drum and bass, dubstep, breakbeat and house music...
- Contact (feat. Foreign Beggars) - Skrillex - Scatta (feat. Foreign Beggars & Bare Noize)
- Skrillex - Still Gettin It (feat. Foreign Beggars)
- SkinnymanSkinnymanSkinnyman is an English rapper who was born in Leeds, Yorkshire and moved to Finsbury Park, London at a young age. He grew up on the Six Acres Estate next to Andover Estate...
- Hold On (feat. Foreign Beggars) - Alix PerezAlix PerezAlix Perez is the stage name of Alix Depauw, a drum and bass DJ and producer originally from Charleroi, Belgium. Currently based in North London, his music is characterised as liquid funk and released on labels such as Hospital Records, Liquid V, Bassbin, Creative Source, Horizons, Progress,...
- The Cut Deepens (feat. Foreign Beggars) - Alix PerezAlix PerezAlix Perez is the stage name of Alix Depauw, a drum and bass DJ and producer originally from Charleroi, Belgium. Currently based in North London, his music is characterised as liquid funk and released on labels such as Hospital Records, Liquid V, Bassbin, Creative Source, Horizons, Progress,...
- Dark Days (feat. Foreign Beggars) - Les Gourmets - Keep It Raw (feat. Foreign Beggars & Dr.Syntax)
- The Disablists - Heavy Rotation (feat. Foreign Beggars)
- Die Vamummtn - Nur Music (feat. Foreign Beggars)
- Vato GonzalezVato GonzalezVato Gonzalez is a Dutch record producer, songwriter, artist, DJ, who is signed to Levels Recordings/Ministry of Sound...
- Badman Riddim (Jump)Badman Riddim (Jump)"Badman Riddim " is a song by Dutch DJ/producer Vato Gonzalez featuring vocals from British Hip Hop, Grime and Dubstep group Foreign Beggars. It was released on 19 June 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom...
(feat. Foreign Beggars) - Flux Pavillion & SKismM - Jump Back (feat. Foreign Beggars)
Radio Shows
After covering for Bobby Friction on BBC Asian Network, the group were asked to host their own show on Saturday nights between 22:00 - 00:00. The show entitled Mic Check was the stations flagship Hip Hop and grime show and was hosted by Foreign Beggars between July 2006 – and March 2008.Awards
The group won ‘Best New Act’ at the 2004 UK Hip Hop awards and were voted best group at the Lyric Pad Hip Hop awards in 2005. They were nominated for best European Hip Hop Act at the 2010 Urban Music Awards, alongside nominees Roots Manuva, Ken Ring, Professor Green, La Fouine and Tinie Tempah.Tours
Foreign Beggars have toured extensively worldwide for the past seven years, including most of mainland Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, China, Dubai and even on Karlsoye Island in the Arctic Circle. They have supported artists such as The Prodigy, Snoop Dogg, Amy Winehouse, Public Enemy, Ian Brown and De La Soul.Following the release of United Colours of Beggatron the band were invited on the 2010 UK Prodigy Tour. This has led to a host of European Festival appearances this summer including a Main stage performance at Exit festival, Glastonbury, Splash Festival, Dour Festival and Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival in Sete, France.
Foreign Beggars will be performing at Field Day music festival in Sydney
Sydney
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, Australia
Australia
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on New Years Day 2012.
Members
- Orifice Vulgatron
- Metropolis
- DJ No Names
- Dag Nabbit
Extended Beggar Fam
- Dr Syntax
- Kyza
- Shlomo
- MC Zani
- THePETEBOX