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Young Fathers
Young Fathers in concert 27 April 2014
Young Fathers in concert 27 April 2014
Background information
OriginEdinburgh, Scotland
GenresAlternative hip-hop, experimental hip-hop
Years active2008–present
LabelsBlack Sugar Records
Anticon / Big Dada
MembersAlloysious Massaquoi
Kayus Bankole
'G' Hastings
Websiteyoung-fathers.com

Young Fathers is an alternative hip hop group based in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 2014, they won the Mercury Prize for their album Dead.

History

Young Fathers formed in 2008, and recorded their first album, Inconceivable Child... Conceived, with producer Timothy London at his studio in Edinburgh. "Straight Back on It," their first single from the album, released on Black Sugar Records, was well received.[1] The NME dubbed the band "locked somewhere between De La Soul and 3T, but re-imagined for the hipster generation."[2]

Framing themselves as a "psychedelic hip hop boy band,"[3] Young Fathers spent the next three years touring the UK and Europe. During this time they released another single, "Automatic," appearing on Channel 4's Big Brother's Big Mouth in 2009 and performing at T in the Park, Creamfields, Wakestock, Belladrum and Sónar amongst other festivals, as well as main support on tours with Esser and Simian Mobile Disco.

By the end of 2011 Young Fathers had left Black Sugar Records. They released a mixtape, Tape One, as a free download and limited edition cassette in November 2011.[4] Tape One showed a maturing group, developing their sound in a darker direction, very percussive with a heavy emphasis on bass. London's Time Out put the group in their top ten "best new acts to watch out for in 2012."[5]

Young Fathers have continued with sporadic concerts through 2012, gaining support from BBC Radio 1 DJs Vic Galloway, Ally McCrae and Huw Stephens and favourable reviews on blogs such as Glasgow Podcart,[6] RCRD LBL,[7] Listen Before You Buy,[8] Creamteam,[9] and Popstache.[10]

In September 2012, Young Fathers signed to Anticon.[11] The band re-released Tape One on the label in January 2013.[12]

On 20 June 2014, Young Fathers won the 2014 Scottish Album of the Year Award for their 2013 EP Tape Two at the Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow.[13] On 29 October 2014, they won the prestigious 2014 Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize for their debut album Dead.[14] The win was described as an upset against the favourite FKA Twigs, Damon Albarn and Bombay Bicycle Club.[15] On November 2, Dead entered the offical top 100 UK album chart for the first time, four days after their Mercury success, debuting at 35.

Members

Alloysious Massaquoi is originally from Liberia. Kayus Bankole has Nigerian parents. 'G' Hastings is from the Drylaw "scheme" in north Edinburgh.[16] Massaquoi moved to Edinburgh aged 4 and Bankole was born in Edinburgh but spent several years living in Maryland as well as Nigeria before moving back to the city of his birth in his teens. The trio has developed a reputation for making a unique blend of music utilising diverse influences which reflect their backgrounds.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

References

  1. ^ Hamilton, Billy (March 6, 2009). "DiScover: Tame Impala, Young Fathers and WWPJ". Drowned in Sound.
  2. ^ "Meet the next big thing in hip hop... the Young Fathers from Edinburgh". The Scotsman. January 22, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  3. ^ Hill, Steve (August 1, 2010). "Edge Festival 2010: Sneaky Pete's". The Skinny. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  4. ^ Nick (June 14, 2012). "Young Fathers - TAPE ONE". Sputnikmusic.
  5. ^ Mathambo, Spoek. "The best new acts to watch out for in 2012". Time Out. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  6. ^ "Episode 100: The Milestone". Glasgow Podcast. December 7, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  7. ^ Kharas, Kev. "PREMIERE: Young Fathers - Automatic (Jayou Remix)". RCRD LBL. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  8. ^ Frank (December 20, 2011). "[LISTEN/DOWNLOAD] – YOUNG FATHERS – "TAPE ONE" (FREE MIXTAPE)". Listen Before You Buy. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  9. ^ V (December 20, 2011). "WILD OUT". Creamteam. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  10. ^ "Young Fathers – "Rumbling"". Popstache. December 22, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  11. ^ DJ Pangburn (September 29, 2012). "Young Fathers drop mesmerizing single 'Deadline'". Death and Taxes.
  12. ^ Bellman, Sarah; Henrich, Mike; Lefcort, David; Noahon, Will (October 1, 2012). "The Pitchfork Guide to Upcoming Releases". Pitchfork Media.
  13. ^ "Young Fathers Win Scottish album of the year for Tape Two". BBC News. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  14. ^ Beauchemin, Molly (30 October 2014). "Young Fathers Win the Mercury Prize". Pitchfork Media. Pitchfork. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  15. ^ "Mercury Prize 2014: Young Fathers win". BBC News. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  16. ^ Bravo, Amber (September 28, 2012). "Young Fathers "Deadline" MP3". The Fader.
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