Stig of the Dump (rapper)
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Steve Dixon, better known by his stage name Stig of the Dump, is a British rapper from Newcastle Upon Tyne
who now lives in London
.
Stig's first major release was The Homeless Microphonist EP in 2006, followed by the Braindead 12", which featured RA the Rugged Man. He released his first LP, Mood Swings, in 2010. He is currently signed to Lewis Recordings
.
Stig is a regular on the battle rap circuits; his titles so far include 2x World End of the Weak Challenge Champion of Champions, 2x UK End of the Weak Challenge Champion, UK Battlescars Champion and Jump Off Tag Team Champion. He also gained notoriety for his impromptu battle with Asher D
, at the film premiere of Life and Lyrics
in 2006.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
who now lives in 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...
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Stig's first major release was The Homeless Microphonist EP in 2006, followed by the Braindead 12", which featured RA the Rugged Man. He released his first LP, Mood Swings, in 2010. He is currently signed to Lewis Recordings
Lewis Recordings
Founded by Mike Lewis, Lewis Recordings is an underground record label that currently has eight artists signed to it. It is primarily a Hip Hop/Rap label, and arguably its biggest artist is Edan, who has released two full length albums to date under the label...
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Stig is a regular on the battle rap circuits; his titles so far include 2x World End of the Weak Challenge Champion of Champions, 2x UK End of the Weak Challenge Champion, UK Battlescars Champion and Jump Off Tag Team Champion. He also gained notoriety for his impromptu battle with Asher D
Asher D
Ashley Walters , also known as Asher D, is an English rapper, musician and actor.-Personal life:He was born in Peckham, London and raised by his mother, Pamela Case, a local government officer. He attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School, in London, from the age of 6...
, at the film premiere of Life and Lyrics
Life and Lyrics
Life and Lyrics is a 2006 British film directed by Richard Laxton and starring Ashley Walters, a former member of the garage band So Solid Crew....
in 2006.
Discography
- The Homeless Microphonist EP (2006, Beer & Rap)
- Braindead 12" feat. RA the Rugged Man (2007, Beer & Rap)
- I Got Game CD single (2010, Lewis Recordings)
- Mood Swings LP (2010, Lewis Recordings)
- Fat & You Know It Championships (2011) Series 4