Stig of the Dump (rapper)

Stig of the Dump
Stig of the Dump, September 2009
Background information
Birth nameSteve Dixon
Also known as
  • King Grizzly
  • Piff Rhys Jones
OriginNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
GenresHip hop, dubstep
OccupationRapper
Years active2006-present
LabelsLewis Recordings

Steve Dixon better known by his stage name Stig of the Dump, is an English rapper from Newcastle upon Tyne, who built a reputation as a battle rapper in London. He lived in Spain for many years but has now returned to the United Kingdom.

Career

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Stig's first major release was The Homeless Microphonist EP in 2006, followed by the Braindead 12", which featured RA the Rugged Man. He released his first full-length album, Mood Swings, in 2010. He is signed to Lewis Recordings.

Stig is a regular on the battle-rap circuits; his titles so far include two World End of the Weak Challenge Champion of Champions, two UK End of the Weak Challenge Champion,[1] UK Battlescars Champion and Jump Off Tag Team Champion.[2] He also gained notoriety for his impromptu battle with Asher D, at the film premiere of Life and Lyrics in 2006.[3] He has also appeared as a judge on Don't Flop.[4]

Discography

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Collaboration albums

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "End of the Weak MC Challenge – Born in NYC: A Global Hip-Hop Competition – End of The Weak". Eodub.com.
  2. ^ "Stig of the Dump" – via Facebook..com.
  3. ^ "Ashley Walters aka Asher D vs Stig in MC Rap Battle at Jump Off" – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "DON'T FLOP – Rap Battle – Jonny Storm Vs Charron" – via YouTube.
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