Cyrus Da Virus
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Cyrus Mchardy, known professionally as Cyrus Da Virus, is a prominent figure in the UK's underground hip hop scene, with a career spanning over 17 years. Born on November 22, 1979, in Leytonstone, East London, he relocated to South London in his late teens, immersing himself in the vibrant local music culture.
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Cyrus began his musical journey as a battle rapper, participating in local competitions and open mic events. His debut album, "What Do U Know About Cyrus," released in 1999, was funded by The Prince's Trust and produced by J Crux. At a time when underground UK hip hop artists were rare, the album received critical acclaim, with airplay on major radio stations like BBC Radio 1's Tim Westwood show and reviews from music journals such as Hip Hop Connection magazine, which described it as "innovative."
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The Prince's Trust also supported Cyrus in completing a music technology diploma and establishing his independent record label, Cy-FI Recordings. He followed up with the album "Eclipse" in 2004, which was advertised and distributed online. In 2009, he released "29 Years in the Making," featuring collaborations with UK hip hop artists Sir Ster and MR North, as well as soul singer-songwriter Tamsin Soul. This album was reviewed in The Source magazine and nominated for an award in 2010 at the MMF in Miami, Florida.
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In 2012, Cyrus collaborated with French hip hop artist Ichelmee on "The Spliff Tapes" mixtape, working alongside Kulture Black, who recorded and engineered the project. The mixtape garnered attention from hip hop blogs such as The Grime Report, Hip Hop DX, and 2dopeboyz. The accompanying videos, directed and produced by Toxic TV and Rap City TV, further expanded his reach, with the remix of Pharoahe Monch & Styles P's "The Life" (My Life) video receiving over 230,000 views on YouTube.
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Cyrus Da Virus's music is characterized by its raw London influence and originality, often combining London street slang with underground hip hop beats and harmonious melodies. His positive lyrical content resonates with a diverse audience, appealing to a generation like no other.
Cyrus Da Virus
Throughout his career, Cyrus has remained dedicated to the underground UK hip hop scene, continually evolving as an artist and contributing to the genre's growth and recognition.
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Cyrus began his musical journey as a battle rapper, participating in local competitions and open mic events. His debut album, "What Do U Know About Cyrus," released in 1999, was funded by The Prince's Trust and produced by J Crux. At a time when underground UK hip hop artists were rare, the album received critical acclaim, with airplay on major radio stations like BBC Radio 1's Tim Westwood show and reviews from music journals such as Hip Hop Connection magazine, which described it as "innovative."
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The Prince's Trust also supported Cyrus in completing a music technology diploma and establishing his independent record label, Cy-FI Recordings. He followed up with the album "Eclipse" in 2004, which was advertised and distributed online. In 2009, he released "29 Years in the Making," featuring collaborations with UK hip hop artists Sir Ster and MR North, as well as soul singer-songwriter Tamsin Soul. This album was reviewed in The Source magazine and nominated for an award in 2010 at the MMF in Miami, Florida.
Wikipedia
In 2012, Cyrus collaborated with French hip hop artist Ichelmee on "The Spliff Tapes" mixtape, working alongside Kulture Black, who recorded and engineered the project. The mixtape garnered attention from hip hop blogs such as The Grime Report, Hip Hop DX, and 2dopeboyz. The accompanying videos, directed and produced by Toxic TV and Rap City TV, further expanded his reach, with the remix of Pharoahe Monch & Styles P's "The Life" (My Life) video receiving over 230,000 views on YouTube.
Wikipedia
Cyrus Da Virus's music is characterized by its raw London influence and originality, often combining London street slang with underground hip hop beats and harmonious melodies. His positive lyrical content resonates with a diverse audience, appealing to a generation like no other.
Cyrus Da Virus
Throughout his career, Cyrus has remained dedicated to the underground UK hip hop scene, continually evolving as an artist and contributing to the genre's growth and recognition.