Ragga Twins
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Ragga Twins are a jungle group from Hackney, England, composed of London UNITY sound system veteran[1] MCs Deman Rockers and Flinty Badman (real names David and Trevor Destouche).[2] Socialist Worker referred to them as "one of the most influential acts to emerge from the rave scene".[3][4] In 2008, Soul Jazz Records issued a compilation album of their early 1990s recordings entitled Ragga Twins Step Out, whilst the same year the Twins lent their vocals to the Backdraft single, "Rock the Mic".[5] Most recently they have been featured on Mason and the Fraudsters 2010 UK Funky track - U Appear.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Reggae Owes Me Money (1991) - UK #26
- Rinsin' Lyrics (1995 - Australia only)
- Ragga Twins Step Out (2008, Soul Jazz Records)
[edit] Singles
- "Illegal Gunshot" / "Spliffhead" (1990) - UK #51
- "Wipe the Needle" / "Juggling" (1991) - UK #71
- "Hooligan 69" (1991) - UK #56
- "Mixed Truth" / "Bring Up The Mic Some More" (1992) - UK #65
- "Shine Eye" (1992) - UK 63 †
- "Bring Forth Ya Booty" (2008) - 10 Sui & La Resistance - featured in Hollywood Hit Epic Movie
- "Mason and the Fraudster - U Appear featuring Sara Riley" (2010)
† Ragga Twins featuring Junior Reid
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Pitchforkmedia.com
- ^ Guardian.co.uk
- ^ Socialistworker.co.uk
- ^ Guardian.co.uk
- ^ Single Review - Backdraft ft Ragga Twins - 'Rock the Mic' (Passenger Records)
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 448. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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