Task Force (band)
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Task Force are a British hip hop
group from Highbury
in London
, England
. The group is led primarily by two brothers Chester P
(vocals, song writing and occasional music production) and Farma G (vocals, song writing and music production
). However, the Task Force family, according to Chester P, also includes DJ Louis Slipperz (music production), Ramson BadBones (vocals and songwriting), Remus, D.Molish, Inja MC (Delegates of Culture, Cambridge), Calculus, Merkamillion, Blinks, and Marley. Task Force officially formed in 1999, releasing their debut album New Mic Order.
Task Force's debut album, New Mic Order, was produced by Mark B and features guest appearances from fellow Mud Family member Skinnyman
and Mr. Thing of the Scratch Perverts
. Task Force's releases have consisted for the most part of vinyl-only EPs and singles. In 2000, Task Force released Voice of the Great Outdoors, which featured Braintax
and Jehst
, on Braintax's Low Life Records
. Task Force started their own label, Music from the Corner, in 2001, and released of Music from the Corner Volume 1. A darker, more intense series of predominantly self-produced albums followed. Task Force are currently working on Music from the Corner Volume 5. Chester P
released his long-awaited solo album From The Ashes in 2008, which was largely a hit with the Task Force fan base, despite receiving a mixed review (3 out of 5) from UK Hip-Hop Magazine, Hip-Hop Connection (As Chester had previously ripped the magazine on MFTC 2). Both Farma G and Louis Slipperz contributed to the album. The first single released from the album was Oh No (He Loves A Ho) featuring Farma G. The song was more light hearted than the recent Music From The Corner series.
British hip hop
British hip hop is a genre of music, and a culture that covers a variety of styles of hip hop music made in the United Kingdom. It is generally classified as one of a number of styles of urban music...
group from Highbury
Highbury
- Early Highbury :The area now known as Islington was part of the larger manor of Tolentone, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Tolentone was owned by Ranulf brother of Ilger and included all the areas north and east of Canonbury and Holloway Road. The manor house was situated by what is now...
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...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The group is led primarily by two brothers Chester P
Chester P
Joey Coombes , better known as Chester P, is a rapper in the UK hip-hop scene. He was a founding member of Task Force, Bury Crew and the M.U.D. Family. He and his brother Farma G are both sons of the late musician Peet Coombes....
(vocals, song writing and occasional music production) and Farma G (vocals, song writing and music production
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
). However, the Task Force family, according to Chester P, also includes DJ Louis Slipperz (music production), Ramson BadBones (vocals and songwriting), Remus, D.Molish, Inja MC (Delegates of Culture, Cambridge), Calculus, Merkamillion, Blinks, and Marley. Task Force officially formed in 1999, releasing their debut album New Mic Order.
Task Force's debut album, New Mic Order, was produced by Mark B and features guest appearances from fellow Mud Family member Skinnyman
Skinnyman
Skinnyman 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...
and Mr. Thing of the Scratch Perverts
Scratch Perverts
The Scratch Perverts are a collective of turntablist DJs from London, formed in 1996 by Tony Vegas, Prime Cuts and DJ Renegade.-Biography:The Scratch Perverts originally consisted of 4 members; Tony Vegas, Renegade, First Rate and Mr Thing. The Scratch Perverts later expanded to an 8-member...
. Task Force's releases have consisted for the most part of vinyl-only EPs and singles. In 2000, Task Force released Voice of the Great Outdoors, which featured Braintax
Braintax
Braintax was a British hip hop artist and producer. Joe Christie had also recorded or appeared under the pseudonyms Brando Flux and Joey Brains. All of his releases were on his own record label, Low Life Records....
and Jehst
Jehst
William G. Shields, better known as Jehst or a slew of aliases including The High Plains Drifter, Billy Brimstone and Jay Star, is an English rapper and co-founder of hip hop label YNR.-Biography:...
, on Braintax's Low Life Records
Low Life Records
Low Life Records was an independent record label promoting UK hip hop music. It was founded in Leeds by Joseph Christie, Aaron Harrow, Tomas Stewart and Paul Edmeade before being relocated to west London by Christie. The label came to an abrupt end when Braintax announced his sudden retirement from...
. Task Force started their own label, Music from the Corner, in 2001, and released of Music from the Corner Volume 1. A darker, more intense series of predominantly self-produced albums followed. Task Force are currently working on Music from the Corner Volume 5. Chester P
Chester P
Joey Coombes , better known as Chester P, is a rapper in the UK hip-hop scene. He was a founding member of Task Force, Bury Crew and the M.U.D. Family. He and his brother Farma G are both sons of the late musician Peet Coombes....
released his long-awaited solo album From The Ashes in 2008, which was largely a hit with the Task Force fan base, despite receiving a mixed review (3 out of 5) from UK Hip-Hop Magazine, Hip-Hop Connection (As Chester had previously ripped the magazine on MFTC 2). Both Farma G and Louis Slipperz contributed to the album. The first single released from the album was Oh No (He Loves A Ho) featuring Farma G. The song was more light hearted than the recent Music From The Corner series.
Albums
- New Mic Order LP (1999, K'Boro)
- Music from the Corner Volume 1 (2001, Music from the Corner)
- Music from the Corner Volume 2 (2003, Music from the Corner)
- Music from the Corner Volume 3 (2004, Music from the Corner)
- Music from the Corner Volume 4 (2006, Music from the Corner)
Singles and EPs
- "Grafdabusup" 12" (2000, Low LifeLow Life RecordsLow Life Records was an independent record label promoting UK hip hop music. It was founded in Leeds by Joseph Christie, Aaron Harrow, Tomas Stewart and Paul Edmeade before being relocated to west London by Christie. The label came to an abrupt end when Braintax announced his sudden retirement from...
) - "Wha Blow" 12" (2000, Low Life)
- Voice of the Great Outdoors EP (2000, Low Life)
- "Life Without Instructions" 12" (2001 rehab records)
- The Chosen Few EP (with Phi-Life Cypher) (2002, Jazz Fudge)
- "Fugs R Us" 12" (2002, Low Life)
- "12" Apostles" 12" (with Pegasus) (2003, ObeseObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
) - "Valley of the Crows" 12" (with Secondson) (2004, SFDB)
- "You're Not Us" 12" (with Rawdog) (2005, Music from the Corner)
- "The Bitches" 12" (2006, white label)
Solo albums
- Chester P - From The Ashes (2007, LP, Chessmonster Entertainment/Rawdog)
- Chester P - Survive or Die Trying (New Mic Order part 1). (2008, mixtape)
- Farma G - It's a Funny Old Game (2009, mixtape)
- Chester P - New Mic Order Part 2 (2011, mixtape, Chessmonster Entertainment/Suspect Packages)
Compilation appearances
- S Class Bruk Faders Mix Tape (1999)
- Headcleaners Mix Tape Micro Clones (1999)
- Headcleaners 2 Mix Tape (2001)*"Liquidized Language" (from Deeper Concentration) (1999)
- DJ Louis Slipperz - £10 Bag Volume 1 (2002, Mixtape, Music From The Corner)
- DJ Louis Slipperz - £10 Bag Volume 2 (2003, Mixtape, Music From The Corner)
- DJ Louis Slipperz - £10 Bag Volume 3 (2004, Mixtape, Music From The Corner)
- Lowlife's Life Before 40 (2005)
- Lowlife's Lowlife's Main Courses (2003)
- Skitz - Countryman (2001, Ronin)
- Pegz - Capricorn Cat (Australian) (2003, Obese Records)
Guest appearances
- Mark B & Blade "The Unknown" (2000, Wordplay)
- Jehst "The Trilogy (Remix)" Limited Edition 12" (2001)
- Rawdog "Arrest the President" (with Braintax) (2003, Obese)
- Louis Slipperz and Rawdog "JD on Ice" (2006, Rawdog)
- Inja "Dem Frauds" (2006, Inja Nu)
- The Elementz "Crushmode" (2008, Occupy Your Mind Recordings)
- Braintax - Godnose (2001, Low Life Records)