Tributes paid after dying of drum’n’bass pioneer, MC Conrad
The acclaimed drum ‘n’ bass artist MC Conrad has died on the age of 52.
The information was confirmed by his company Clinic Expertise, who paid tribute saying: “Some of the recognisable and best-loved voices in D&B, he leaves behind him an unmatched legacy.” No reason behind dying was given.
The artist, born Conrad Thompson, is credited for serving to to widen and deepen the scope for jungle and drum’n’bass through the Nineties. He was additionally celebrated for his talent as each a rapper and singer, in addition to his style for the jazzier finish of the style.
Thompson started his profession as a hip-hop MC however later stated he struggled till “the smiley face rave crew have been like, ‘Hey include us’. So I grew to become a raver.” He later collaborated extensively with the producer LTJ Bukem, who was pushing the boundaries of the style by fusing jazz with bass music.
Thompson went on to turn out to be a very distinguished presence at Bukem’s label Good Wanting Information, and at their membership residency Pace at London’s Mars Bar. They teamed up for the album ‘Development Periods 1’ in 1998, which put them on the map as one of many quintessential DJ-MC pairs in British dance music.
We’re devastated to listen to of the passing of MC Conrad. A very iconic and distinctive artist, he helped outline and construct the world of jungle & drum and bass music. All our love and ideas are together with his household and pals. pic.twitter.com/mspRqD8GCG
— Hospital Information (@HospitalRecords) April 30, 2024
He then started touring internationally and in addition turned to producing beneath the identify Con+Pure., later founding the label Resonance. He championed digital distribution and have become an early advocate of DJ podcasting in 2013, later making hits within the drum’n’bass scene with producers akin to Makoto and Complete Science.
The drum’n’bass scene has paid tribute. London file label Hospital Information stated: “We’re devastated to listen to of the passing of MC Conrad. A very iconic and distinctive artist, he helped outline and construct the world of jungle & drum and bass music. All our love and ideas are together with his household and pals.”
“He set the blueprint for generations of MCs together with his signature fashion and introduced a lot soul to this music,” added promoters Drum&BassArena.
In the meantime, Method Recordings praised him as “one of many originators and a level-setting grasp of the craft of lyrical DnB emceeing.”
So unhappy to listen to the legendary MC Conrad has handed away 😔
He set the blueprint for generations of MCs together with his signature fashion and introduced a lot soul to this music 🖤 RIEP. pic.twitter.com/yQFg0xILyz
— Drum&BassArena (@OfficialDnBA) April 30, 2024
RIP MC Conrad.
One of many originators and a level-setting grasp of the craft of lyrical DnB emceeing. pic.twitter.com/YjVQDDFkcE
— Method Recordings (@TechniqueRec) April 30, 2024
A tragic day. God bless and RIP Mc Conrad. A very distinctive Mc in dnb from day one!! Had his personal sound and elegance and was liked and revered worldwide!!! Did many units with him over time,so many recollections!!! Like to his Household and pals ❤️#mcconrad #legend #dnb #RIP pic.twitter.com/hLj66wjYfv
— DJ Peshay (@DJPESHAY) April 30, 2024
RIP MC Conrad. Legendary voice, and a pleasant bloke. gutted. relaxation simple mate ♥️♾️
— DJ ZINC (@djzinc) April 30, 2024
Completely shocked and saddened to listen to of the passing of MC Conrad. What a very gifted legend of the scene, one of many good guys, and gone far too quickly. I first met him in about 1993 when he had large dreads and the following time, in round 1994 he had shaved all of them off and I didn’t… pic.twitter.com/19is7JnlGa
— Steppa (@SteppaMusic) April 30, 2024