 Originating from the depths of South London, Kontagious are yet another clique of talented MC's trying to mark their essence in the scene. We talk to Koray, a member of the group, to catch up with their current status.
The group brings a Mediterranean culture of sounds and originality to the scene and their video ‘right now' is currently rotating on Channel U. "We loved filming it" says Koray. "The video is crazy. It was over two days long and in various different locations including one day being in the studio and the other in a park in Orpington". The gang aren't doing so badly considering that they have just left their record label and have already started work on their new mix-tape/EP. Specialising in grime and hip-hop, this group has got both a serious amount of talent and experience in their hands, having already ripped the raves with their lyrical blasphemy. "The best moment has got to be when we performed at the Choice FM Junior Jam at Hammersmith Palais, simply because it was so rammed and the youths had so much energy that it just made the atmosphere electric".
The unifying bond of the crew is very obligated and with a very big team behind them, it is easy to see why Kontagious has made it this far. It isn't only the English fans who are showing support. The Turkish community has been going crazy about this lot. "The Turkish community has been very supportive towards us and the whole Kontagious movement. They are always checking our progress and are writing about us in the local Turkish news. Since the release of the video, the amount of e-mails reaching the myspace is incredible". I ask Koray about his relationship with his fellow band members. "We've all known each other for a long anyway. Lev-G and I are first cousins so we're tied by blood. K-Rhyme and I grew up together and I met Arkz a few years back in college".
The group has already collaborated with the likes of Nutsie, Narcotic, Size, MSG, Wayde and Skolar with more collaborations still on its way. "We are also working on a new tune called ‘torn apart' which features an up and coming female vocalist named ‘Funda". The guys have certainly taken a huge leap in comparison to the ordinary small steps the Turkish community usually takes in grime. Kontagious is one of the most organised and professional teams out there. With a high, constant demand for their music and talks of the release of another video, the group has already peddle-stooled themselves in the game and are stronger now than ever dismissing any rumours of the band splitting. "No it's not true. To be honest it's all a bunch of rubbish although we all have our plans to do solo projects but the crew will still stay together". The band has already received so much attention, especially from the likes of female fans and is currently dominating the scene in its entirety. Why may you ask? Well after all, music is Kontagious.
Anyone you'd like to big up?
Yeh! I wanna big up the ‘right now camp' and anyone involved with the right now track including Digital Iris. I wanna big up Poisonous Poets, Funda, El palaz, R.A.C, all the Turkish press, MC Edski, Original Memzee, DJ Serious, DJ Locky, DJ Shock and everyone else that has supported Kontagious from day one and of course, I want to big up yourself and ukmusic.com for doing this interview.
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Words by: Bertan Budak
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