Asian Dub Foundation - Rafi's Revenge

The cool shit you can find in your local Woolworths' bargain section, it's quite a surprise. I just went in for a coke but ended coming out with some Neil Young, Sly & The Family Stone, and this amazing record. In all honesty, until earlier today, I'd completely forgotten about this band. It must have been a few years since I last listened to them which is strange as they were one of the acts that got me out of that sad "rap sux" mentality.

If I remember the old stories correctly, this band met at a government sponsored music group aimed at teaching under privileged Asian kids how to use instruments. Using their new found skills they formed this band. An interesting blend of UK styled hip-hop with intelligent and thought provoking rhymes, with dance hall rhythms and beats, with elements of dub in the mix as well. They took the UK by storm and received some what of a cult following, I don't know if that extended to other countries, maybe one of you readers can help me out with that?

They're still around today and still making great records. Still laying waste to every irritating dub infused hip-hop act that's popped up of late and still playing great shows.

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