Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer - Straight Out Of Surrey
On the eve of a trio of London dates, let us introduce you to Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, the banjolele-playing, ghetto-blasting, pipe-smoking creator of 'chap-hop' from the South East. His influences are varied - Chuck D, Terry-Thomas, Afrika Bambaataa and George Formby – and his subject matter centres on the finer aspects of old-school Brit culture (cricket, tea on the lawn, good manners) juxtaposed with a a dryly inspired commentary (see track: Timothy) mixed with urban licks and vintage beats. A favourite of Norman Cook, if we mention the words Collapsed Lung, it may make more sense...
Mr B's debut album Flattery Not Included is out now via MySpace.
Watch a video clip of Mr B on the crease here. ">
9:30 AM | 13/04/2009
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Ah Gentlemen Jim Burke. I still love this guy listen to Sgt Rock and Junior Blanks too!!
Posted by Ay Yo Volcano at 8:05 AM | 14/04/2009 | Report Abuse
That chap is a blimmin' genius.
Posted by Moose at 2:48 PM | 24/04/2009 | Report Abuse
absolutely superb!! get him on the telly!!
Posted by charlie3 at 4:39 PM | 24/04/2009 | Report Abuse
absolutely superb!! get him on the telly!!
Posted by charlie3 at 4:41 PM | 24/04/2009 | Report Abuse
I saw Mr B at Club Smooch in Brighton last weekend. Totally in love with the man, he's simply marvelous.
Posted by Hannah at 12:42 PM | 06/05/2009 | Report Abuse
I saw Mr B at Club Smooch in Brighton last weekend. Totally in love with the man, he's simply marvelous.
Posted by Hannah at 12:57 PM | 06/05/2009 | Report Abuse
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