Scorcher (rapper)

Scorcher
Birth name	Tayo Jarrett
Also known as	Scorcher, Skywalker
Born	(1986-11-28) 28 November 1986
Origin	Bush Hill Park, London, England
Genres	Grime, British hip hop
Occupations	UK Grime/Rap artist
Years active	2005-present
Labels	Geffen Records (2010–2012) Blue Colla Music (2012-Present)
Associated acts	The Movement, Staple House, Cold Blooded, Wretch 32, Ghetts, Bashy, Kano, Mercston
Website	scorcherskywalker.com

Scorcher (real name Tayo Jarrett) is an English rapper, actor and producer from Enfield, North London.

Biography

He began his career in Cold Blooded where he became known for his 'shank' bars, and would regularly attend pirate radio and work his way up through the North London grime circuit. It has been claimed Scorcher had to serve a prison sentence for a short period of time in 2006, for driving offences, and while in jail his mixtape Simply the Best dropped and was greeted with good reviews from the grime scene.

After an incident with fellow Cold Blooded member Cookie, Scorcher left Cold Blooded to concentrate on a new collective known as The Movement, which featured Scorcher alongside Wretch 32, Devlin, Mercston, and Ghetto. At this point he was involved in a momentous clash that saw him and fellow movement members go up against rival grime collective Boy Better Know. Scorcher did 3 dubs directed at Wiley, Jammer and Frisco.

His debut single 'It's My Time' charted on the UK R&B chart at number 38.

Scorcher's first single of 2012 was premieried on MistaJam's 1XTRA show on March 3.

Music career

Concrete Jungle

"Concrete Jungle" is a 2009 debut album by Scorcher released independently. The album is seen as a critical success in electronic music, but a major disappointment to grime fans. The albums has spawned two singles, 'I Know' and 'Lipsin' Ting', neither of which charted. The albums has been widely anticipated by many in the grime scene,[1] but disappointed many in the scene. It features collaborations with the likes of Wiley, J2K, and Wretch 32. The album was inspired by a short freestyle by Scorcher.[2] The 3rd single from the album is 'Dark Knight'.

Geffen Records

He was signed to the major record label, Geffen Records in 2010 but was released from the label in 2011/2012 because his single "It's My Time" didn't sell nor chart as well as expected.

Producing

Scorcher also produces beats, and Thunder Power was a release that was made up of entirely his own production. He has produced beats such as 'Way Down The Road', 'Beef with T', 'Igloo Remix', 'Talk of the Ghetto' and others which have been big through the year of 2006. Scorcher won an Official Mixtape Award for best producer in 2009 and Scorcher is also nominated for best Grime mixtape of 2010.Vote for Scorcher at http://officialmixtapeawards.com

Acting

He has played the major role of Kamale, in the 2011 Channel 4 drama, Top Boy. "Making the transition from music to acting hasn't really been that hard for me, as you get used to performing its just performance in a different setting." He described his character as sinister, and an all-out bad man and is working with other rappers such as Ashley Walters, Kano and other first time actors. He has also played a part in the upcoming movie Offender which is to be released on December 24 on DVD and Blu-ray.

Discography

Albums

• 2009: Concrete Jungle

Mixtapes

• 2006: Simply The Best
• 2006: Tempo Specialists [w/The Movement]
• 2007: Leader Of The New School
• 2008: Simply The Best 2
• 2010: Jungle Book
• 2011: Audio Wave
• 2012: Simply The Best 3

Scorcher Guest appearances

Year	Song	Artists	Album
2006	Dealers (Also Featuring Wretch 32 & Ghetto)	Devlin	Tales Of The Crypt
2006	Used To Be (Also Featuring Ghetto & Mercston)	Wretch 32	Learn From My Mixtape
2006	Why's He Tryin' It (Also Featuring Skilla B)	Wretch 32	Learn From My Mixtape
2006	Young SammieCell 22 & Heady)	Wretch 32	Learn From My Mixtape
2006	Sorry Remix (Also Featuring P. Nero, Frisco, Cell 22 & Calibar)	Wretch 32	Learn From My Mixtape
2006	16 Bar Rally (Also Featuring Rage, Esco, Jammer,& God's Gift)	Wiley	Tunnel Vision Volume 1
2006	Sometimes I... (Also Featuring Frisco)	Wiley	Tunnel Vision Volume 1
2007	Big Love (Also Featuring Big Narstie)	Bashy	Chupa Chups Mixtape
2007	The Youts (Also Featuring Bashy)	Wretch 32	Teacher's Training Day
2007	They Can't Like Us (Also Featuring Calibar)	Wretch 32	Teacher's Training Day
2007	Gully Flossing (Also Featuring Bigz, Danny B, Calibar, Heady, Frisco & Roman)	Wretch 32	Teacher's Training Day
2007	Touching Music	Wretch 32	Verses 3 And 2 Chapter
2007	Testify	Wretch 32	Verses 3 And 2 Chapter
2007	Trying To Prevail	Wretch 32	Verses 3 And 2 Chapter
2007	DJ Tribute	Wretch 32	Verses 3 And 2 Chapter
2007	Flyboy (Also Featuring Mercston & Tinie Tempah)	Wiley	Playtime is Over
2007	U & Me (Also Featuring Wretch 32)	Ghetto	Ghetto Gospel
2007	Biker's Anthem	Ghetto	Ghetto Gospel
2007	Freestyle	S.K.I.T.Z. Beats	In The Zone
2008	Hustle Hard (Also Featuring Slix)	Lightnin	Young and Gifted
2008	5AM	Wiley	See Clear Now
2008	See Clear Now(Also Featuring Kano)	Wiley	See Clear Now
2008	Chinese Whispers (Also Featuring Chipmunk)	Wretch 32	Wretchrospective
2008	Swaggalicious	Wretch 32	Wretchrospective
2008	Be Cool (Remix) (Also Featuring Chipmunk, Sway, Bashy, Wizzy Wow & Tinie Tempah)	Wretch 32	For The Fun Of It
2009	Ransom (Also Featuring Wretch 32)	Bashy	Catch Me If You Can
2009	She Likes To Remix (England Top 10)	Wiley	The Elusive
2009	Im Not Alone	Revolver	The Lost Tapes
2009	Dark Knight	Target/Danny Weed	Aim High: The Revolution
2010	Pass It Over (Remix) (Also Featuring Ghetts, G Frsh, Wretch 32 & Little Dee)	Sincere
2011	Good As Gold	Talay Riley	Sergeant Smash
2011	The City Remix	Ed Sheeran	+
2013	Golddiggin	John Galea	Under Attack E.P