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| name = Egyptian Hip Hop
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| name = Egyptian Hip Hop
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| origin = [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]]
| origin = [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[art rock]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[art rock]]
| years_active = 2008–present
| years_active = 2008–2014
| label = [[Hit Club]], [[Pure Groove]], [[R&S Records]]
| label = [[Hit Club]], [[Pure Groove]], [[R&S Records]]
| associated_acts = [[Late of the Pier]]
| associated_acts = [[Late of the Pier]]
| URL [https://www.myspace.com/egyptianhiphop]
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| current_members = Nick Delap, Alex Hewett, Louis Stevenson-Miller, Alex Pierce, Thom Bellini
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| past_members = Nick Delap, Alex Hewett, Louis Stevenson-Miller, Alex Pierce, Thom Bellini
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'''Egyptian Hip Hop''' are an [[English people|English]] [[indie rock]] band, formed in [[Greater Manchester]] in 2008. Their debut EP, "Some Reptiles Grew Wings" was released 20 September 2010 through the [[Hit Club]] record label.<ref>[http://www.nme.com/news/egyptian-hip-hop/52419/ NME.com]</ref> Their debut album "Good Dont Sleep" was released in the UK on 22 October 2012 through [[R&S Records]]<ref>http://randsrecords.greedbag.com/buy/good-dont-sleep/</ref>
'''Egyptian Hip Hop''' were an [[English people|English]] [[indie rock]] band formed in [[Greater Manchester]] in 2008. Their debut EP, "Some Reptiles Grew Wings", was released 20 September 2010 through the [[Hit Club]] record label.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/egyptian-hip-hop/52419/ |title=Egyptian Hip Hop announce new EP and UK tour - ticket details &#124; NME.COM |website=[[NME]] |access-date=21 April 2020 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303184822/http://www.nme.com/news/egyptian-hip-hop/52419/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Their debut album "Good Dont Sleep" was released in the UK on 22 October 2012 through [[R&S Records]].<ref name="greedbag1">{{cite web|url=http://randsrecords.greedbag.com/buy/good-dont-sleep/ |title=Egyptian Hip Hop - Good Don't Sleep :: R&S Records |website=Randsrecords.greedbag.com |access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Egyptian Hip Hop formed in winter 2008, by friends [[Alex Hewett]] (lead vocals, guitar and keyboards) and [[Louis Stevenson-Miller]] (guitar, bass, keyboards and backing vocals). They recruited school friends [[Alex Pierce]] (drums, backing vocals) and [[Nick Delap]] (guitar and bass), who had previously played in a band with Hewett under the name Copycats.<ref>[https://www.myspace.com/wearecopycats/ MySpace.com]</ref>
Egyptian Hip Hop formed in winter 2008 by friends Alex Hewett (lead vocals, guitar and keyboards) and Louis Stevenson-Miller (guitar, bass, keyboards and backing vocals). They recruited school friends Alex Pierce (drums, backing vocals) and Nick Delap (guitar and bass), who had previously played in a band with Hewett under the name Copycats.


The band began rehearsing at [[Manchester]]'s Sunshine Studios and playing small gigs in the city's cafes and bars. They later embarked on their first real UK tour with [[Hit Club]] label mates [[Is Tropical]].
The band began rehearsing at [[Manchester]]'s Sunshine Studios and playing small gigs in the city's cafes and bars.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/egyptian-hip-hop-mn0002532574/biography|title=Egyptian Hip Hop &#124; Biography & History|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> They later embarked on their first real UK tour with [[Hit Club]] label mates [[Is Tropical]].


In February 2010 Egyptian Hip Hop were invited to record a live session for [[Huw Stephens]]' [[BBC Radio One]] show on 4 February 2010, in which they played four songs - "Wild Human Child", "Heavenly", "Moon Crooner" and "Valhalla Party"<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qf5rw BBC.com]</ref>
In February 2010, Egyptian Hip Hop were invited to record a live session for [[Huw Stephens]]'s [[BBC Radio One]] show on 4 February 2010, in which they played four songs - "Wild Human Child", "Heavenly", "Moon Crooner" and "Valhalla Party".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qf5rw|title=BBC Radio 1 - Huw Stephens, More Egyptian Hip Hop in session!|website=BBC.co.uk|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>


After releasing a music video for ''Wild Human Child'' on [[YouTube]] on 15 March 2010 the band released debut double A-side single "Wild Human Child"/"Heavenly", produced by [[Sam Eastgate]] of [[Late of the Pier]] on 12 April 2010 through the Hit Club /[[Zarcorp Records]] label<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Egyptian-Hip-Hop-Wild-Human-Child-Heavenly/release/2228314/ Discogs.com]</ref>
After releasing a music video for ''Wild Human Child'' on [[YouTube]] on 15 March 2010 the band released debut double A-side single "Wild Human Child" / "Heavenly",<ref name="auto"/> produced by [[Sam Eastgate]] of [[Late of the Pier]] on 12 April 2010 through the Hit Club /[[Zarcorp Records]] label.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Egyptian-Hip-Hop-Wild-Human-Child-Heavenly/release/2228314/ |title=Egyptian Hip Hop - Wild Human Child / Heavenly (Vinyl) at Discogs |website=[[Discogs]] |access-date=1 August 2011 |archive-date=10 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710145510/http://www.discogs.com/Egyptian-Hip-Hop-Wild-Human-Child-Heavenly/release/2228314 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Egyptian Hip Hop received further press attention and were booked to play bigger festival slots, including [[Evolution Festival|Evolution]], and [[Reading and Leeds Festival|Reading and Leeds weekend]], and France's [[MIDI Festival]].
Egyptian Hip Hop received further press attention and were booked to play bigger festival slots, including [[Evolution Festival|Evolution]], [[Reading and Leeds Festival|Reading and Leeds weekend]] and France's [[MIDI Festival]].<ref name="auto"/>


On 20 September 2010 the band released their debut EP ''[[Some Reptiles Grew Wings]]'' (sometimes called ''Some Reptiles Developed Wings'') which was recorded at [[Club Ralph Studios]] in [[London]]. The EP featured a new recording of ''Rad Pitt'' and an official version of ''Moon Crooner'', along with two previously unrecorded songs, ''Middle Name Period'' and ''Native''
On 20 September 2010, the band released their debut EP ''[[Some Reptiles Grew Wings]]'' (sometimes called ''Some Reptiles Developed Wings''), which was recorded at [[Club Ralph Studios]] in [[London]]. The EP featured a new recording of "Rad Pitt" and an official version of "Moon Crooner", along with two previously unrecorded songs, "Middle Name Period" and "Native"


On 13 August 2012, their new single "SYH" and first studio album "Good Dont Sleep" were announced via Twitter and Facebook<ref>https://www.facebook.com/egyptianhiphop/posts/487090187987753</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/egyptianhiphop/posts/143533579121143</ref> and the album was released on d on October 15 in Japan (with two bonus tracks), and on October 22, 2012 in the UK / EU through [[R&S Records]].<ref>http://randsrecords.greedbag.com/buy/good-dont-sleep/</ref>
On 13 August 2012, their new single "SYH" and first studio album ''Good Don't Sleep'' were announced via Twitter and Facebook,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/egyptianhiphop/posts/487090187987753 |title=Our new single, ready for your ears... - Egyptian Hip Hop |website=Facebook.com |date=2012-08-13 |access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/egyptianhiphop/posts/143533579121143 |title=you can preorder our album GOOD DONT... - Egyptian Hip Hop |website=Facebook.com |date=2012-08-13 |access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> and the album was released on CD on 15 October in Japan (with two bonus tracks), and on 22 October 2012 in the UK / EU through [[R&S Records]].<ref name="greedbag1"/>


Since 2012 the band added fifth member [[Thom Bellini]], who began as an unpaid session musician. Bellini has gradually become involved in the writing process with the band.
In 2012, the band added fifth member Thom Bellini, who began as a touring session musician.

The group disbanded in 2014, and some of its members have continued to solo careers; Alex Hewett releases music under the name Aldous RH.<ref>{{cite news|author=Paul Lester |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jun/20/new-band-of-the-week-aldous-rh-no-108-egyptian-hip-hop |title=New band of the week: Aldous RH (No 108) – 'music with the creepy quality of a seduction mixtape' &#124; Music |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Studio albums===

*''Good Don't Sleep'' (22 October 2012)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/good-dont-sleep-mw0002413980|title=Good Don't Sleep - Egyptian Hip Hop &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits &#124; AllMusic|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>
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===Studio Albums===
*"Good Dont Sleep" (22 October 2012)


===Singles===
===Singles===
*''Wild Human Child/Heavenly'' (Hit Club / Zarcorp Records - 12 April 2010)
*"Wild Human Child" / "Heavenly" (Hit Club / Zarcorp Records - 12 April 2010)<ref name="auto"/>
*''SYH'' (R&S Records - 18 August 2012)
*"SYH" (R&S Records - 18 August 2012)
*"Tobago" (R&S Records - 15 February 2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/tobago-mw0002541891|title=Tobago - Egyptian Hip Hop &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits &#124; AllMusic|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>
*''Tobago'' (R&S Records - 15 February 2013)


===EPs===
===EPs===
*''Some Reptiles Grew Wings (EP)'' ([[Moshi Moshi Records|Moshi Moshi]] - 20 September 2010)
*''Some Reptiles Grew Wings (EP)'' ([[Moshi Moshi Records|Moshi Moshi]] - 20 September 2010)<ref name="auto"/>


===Music videos===
===Music videos===
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*''SYH'' (22 August 2012) - video by Isaac Eastgate
*''SYH'' (22 August 2012) - video by Isaac Eastgate
*''Yoro Diallo'' (2 October 2012)
*''Yoro Diallo'' (2 October 2012)
*''Tobago'' (15 February 2013) - [[R&S Records]].<ref>http://www.randsrecords.com/artists/egyptian-hip-hop</ref>
*''Tobago'' (15 February 2013) - [[R&S Records]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.randsrecords.com/artists/egyptian-hip-hop |title=Egyptian Hip Hop • R&S Records |website=Randsrecords.com |date=13 August 2012 |access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
* {{myspace|egyptianhiphop|Egyptian Hip Hop}}
*{{facebook|egyptianhiphop}}

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Latest revision as of 05:09, 22 March 2023

Egyptian Hip Hop
OriginGreater Manchester, England
GenresIndie rock, art rock
Years active2008–2014
LabelsHit Club, Pure Groove, R&S Records
Past membersNick Delap, Alex Hewett, Louis Stevenson-Miller, Alex Pierce, Thom Bellini

Egyptian Hip Hop were an English indie rock band formed in Greater Manchester in 2008. Their debut EP, "Some Reptiles Grew Wings", was released 20 September 2010 through the Hit Club record label.[1] Their debut album "Good Dont Sleep" was released in the UK on 22 October 2012 through R&S Records.[2]

Biography

[edit]

Egyptian Hip Hop formed in winter 2008 by friends Alex Hewett (lead vocals, guitar and keyboards) and Louis Stevenson-Miller (guitar, bass, keyboards and backing vocals). They recruited school friends Alex Pierce (drums, backing vocals) and Nick Delap (guitar and bass), who had previously played in a band with Hewett under the name Copycats.

The band began rehearsing at Manchester's Sunshine Studios and playing small gigs in the city's cafes and bars.[3] They later embarked on their first real UK tour with Hit Club label mates Is Tropical.

In February 2010, Egyptian Hip Hop were invited to record a live session for Huw Stephens's BBC Radio One show on 4 February 2010, in which they played four songs - "Wild Human Child", "Heavenly", "Moon Crooner" and "Valhalla Party".[4]

After releasing a music video for Wild Human Child on YouTube on 15 March 2010 the band released debut double A-side single "Wild Human Child" / "Heavenly",[3] produced by Sam Eastgate of Late of the Pier on 12 April 2010 through the Hit Club /Zarcorp Records label.[5]

Egyptian Hip Hop received further press attention and were booked to play bigger festival slots, including Evolution, Reading and Leeds weekend and France's MIDI Festival.[3]

On 20 September 2010, the band released their debut EP Some Reptiles Grew Wings (sometimes called Some Reptiles Developed Wings), which was recorded at Club Ralph Studios in London. The EP featured a new recording of "Rad Pitt" and an official version of "Moon Crooner", along with two previously unrecorded songs, "Middle Name Period" and "Native"

On 13 August 2012, their new single "SYH" and first studio album Good Don't Sleep were announced via Twitter and Facebook,[6][7] and the album was released on CD on 15 October in Japan (with two bonus tracks), and on 22 October 2012 in the UK / EU through R&S Records.[2]

In 2012, the band added fifth member Thom Bellini, who began as a touring session musician.

The group disbanded in 2014, and some of its members have continued to solo careers; Alex Hewett releases music under the name Aldous RH.[8]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Good Don't Sleep (22 October 2012)[9]

Singles

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  • "Wild Human Child" / "Heavenly" (Hit Club / Zarcorp Records - 12 April 2010)[3]
  • "SYH" (R&S Records - 18 August 2012)
  • "Tobago" (R&S Records - 15 February 2013)[10]

EPs

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Music videos

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  • Wild Human Child (15 March 2010)
  • SYH (22 August 2012) - video by Isaac Eastgate
  • Yoro Diallo (2 October 2012)
  • Tobago (15 February 2013) - R&S Records[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Egyptian Hip Hop announce new EP and UK tour - ticket details | NME.COM". NME. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Egyptian Hip Hop - Good Don't Sleep :: R&S Records". Randsrecords.greedbag.com. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Egyptian Hip Hop | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  4. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Huw Stephens, More Egyptian Hip Hop in session!". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Egyptian Hip Hop - Wild Human Child / Heavenly (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  6. ^ "Our new single, ready for your ears... - Egyptian Hip Hop". Facebook.com. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  7. ^ "you can preorder our album GOOD DONT... - Egyptian Hip Hop". Facebook.com. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  8. ^ Paul Lester. "New band of the week: Aldous RH (No 108) – 'music with the creepy quality of a seduction mixtape' | Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Good Don't Sleep - Egyptian Hip Hop | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Tobago - Egyptian Hip Hop | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  11. ^ "Egyptian Hip Hop • R&S Records". Randsrecords.com. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
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