Hip Hop Star Rodney P talks to me about his new records, life, hip hop & music...

Rodney P is a legend in Uk Hip Hop, since his days in the seminal UK Hip Hop group London Posse, Rodney P is widely regarded as the Godfather of British Hip Hop. He has inspired a generation of British emcees and producers by being the first to rap in his authentic London accent and produced a home-grown Hip Hop/Reggae vibe that is distinctly rooted in the UK.
Rodney is also a nice guy, with a great energy & British sense of humour.

Check out some of Rodney P's immense back catalogue & work on Rodney's Riddimkilla Myspace



NIKKI: Tell me about the new record & Video, what's it called, who produced it and who features on it?
RODNEY: The video is for the tracks “Struggla” and “Born Inna System” on Skitz’s new album ‘Sticks Man’ to be released in May. The full version of “Struggla” features me, Kardinal Official and Drum & Bass legend, Skib a dee.
“Born Inna System” is by a new artist called Buggsy from Bristol who is gonna be doing some big things this year.

Check the BRAND NEW VIDEO BELOW

Skitz ft. Rodney P & Buggsy from Studio JK:AK on Vimeo.

NIKKI: When did your love for hip hop start & who were your major musical influences?
RODNEY: My love started when I first heard the Sugar Hill Gang on Top of the Pops. It was all about breaking and body popping in the early days, then groups like RunDMC, Whodini and The Kold Krush Brother

NIKKI: When & how did you make your first record?
RODNEY: I was 16 when the first London Posse record came out in 86' and it was a lot harder and more expensive to get music made then.

NIKKI: What has your journey in British Music been like & what wisdom would you impair to younger artists :) ?
RODNEY: Ups and Downs but overall a fun ride. I’ve done a lot and seen a lot and I’m thankful I’ve been able to make a decent living doing what I would’ve been doing for free
For young acts I say be realistic, hustle HARD and enjoy it.

NIKKI: Give me 5 words to describe Rodney P?
RODNEY: BIG AND BLOODCLART HEAVY, SEEN!!!

NIKKI: LMFAO!! What's next for you in 2010?
RODNEY: BIGGER &Better!!!