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=== 2010s ===
=== 2010s ===
Big Narstie released his first mix CD of the year in February 2012, called ''Pain Overload''. Shortly after, ''Pain Is Love'' was released in July for free download via [[SB.TV]].<ref>{{cite web|title=SBTV|url=http://sbtv.co.uk/big-narstie-pain-is-love/|work=SBTV|publisher=Jamal Edwards|accessdate=2 November 2006}}</ref> Big Narstie's first official E.P, ''#PAIN'' was released in October and entered at number 5 in the iTunes UK Hip Hop chart and he won the 2012 Urban Music Award (UMAs) for Best Grime Act beating artists like Skepta, Lethal Bizzle and Dot Rotten.<ref>{{cite web|title=Urban Music Award 2012 Winners|url=http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/urban-music-awards-2012-and-the-winners-are/|work=Flavour Mag|author=Noel Phillips |date=2 December 2012}}</ref>
Big Narstie released his first mix CD of the year in February 2012, called ''Pain Overload''. Shortly after, ''Pain Is Love'' was released in July for free download via [[SB.TV]].<ref>{{cite web|title=SBTV |url=http://sbtv.co.uk/big-narstie-pain-is-love/ |work=SBTV |publisher=Jamal Edwards |accessdate=2 November 2006 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731032819/http://sbtv.co.uk:80/big-narstie-pain-is-love/ |archivedate=31 July 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> Big Narstie's first official E.P, ''#PAIN'' was released in October and entered at number 5 in the iTunes UK Hip Hop chart and he won the 2012 Urban Music Award (UMAs) for Best Grime Act beating artists like Skepta, Lethal Bizzle and Dot Rotten.<ref>{{cite web|title=Urban Music Award 2012 Winners|url=http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/urban-music-awards-2012-and-the-winners-are/|work=Flavour Mag|author=Noel Phillips |date=2 December 2012}}</ref>


In 2013, Big Narstie released his second EP ''Don’t Fuck Up The Base.''<ref>{{cite web|author=Paul Gibbons |title=Don't Fuck Up The Base EP |url=http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/23/big-narstie-interview-dont-f-up-the-base-is-a-new-sound/ |publisher=The Independent |date=23 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019053831/http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/23/big-narstie-interview-dont-f-up-the-base-is-a-new-sound/ |archivedate=19 October 2014 }}</ref> The EP ''Big Narstie'' was the highest selling grime EP of 2013. He also had a ''Don't Fuck up the Base'' EP launch party,<ref>{{cite web|title=Linkup TV|url=http://linkuptv.co.uk/big-narstie-live-performances-highlights-dont-fk-up-the-base-launch-bignarstie/|publisher=Stackamillion TV|accessdate=15 June 2013}}</ref> which featured music artists, Flirta D, Mic Righteous, Scrufizzer, Kozzie and DJ's, DJ Cameo, Charlie Sloth, DJ Logan Sama.
In 2013, Big Narstie released his second EP ''Don’t Fuck Up The Base.''<ref>{{cite web|author=Paul Gibbons |title=Don't Fuck Up The Base EP |url=http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/23/big-narstie-interview-dont-f-up-the-base-is-a-new-sound/ |publisher=The Independent |date=23 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019053831/http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/23/big-narstie-interview-dont-f-up-the-base-is-a-new-sound/ |archivedate=19 October 2014 }}</ref> The EP ''Big Narstie'' was the highest selling grime EP of 2013. He also had a ''Don't Fuck up the Base'' EP launch party,<ref>{{cite web|title=Linkup TV |url=http://linkuptv.co.uk/big-narstie-live-performances-highlights-dont-fk-up-the-base-launch-bignarstie/ |publisher=Stackamillion TV |accessdate=15 June 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322153159/http://linkuptv.co.uk/big-narstie-live-performances-highlights-dont-fk-up-the-base-launch-bignarstie/ |archivedate=22 March 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref> which featured music artists, Flirta D, Mic Righteous, Scrufizzer, Kozzie and DJ's, DJ Cameo, Charlie Sloth, DJ Logan Sama.


He performed at a number of festivals across Europe including The Wireless Festival,<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Narstie to perform at the Wireless festival|url=http://www.subba-cultcha.com/festivals/sbtv-to-host-stage-at-yahoo-wireless-2013/|work=Subba Cultcha|accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref> A Day In Dam with English Frank and Black The Ripper, the Hip Hop Kemp Festival in Czech Republic<ref>{{cite web|title=Lineup for Hip Hop Kemp 2013|url=http://magazine.ilikemusic.com/Hip_Hop_Kemp_2013|work=Hip Hop Kemp|accessdate=18 August 2013}}</ref> and The Outlook Festival in Croatia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Past line ups for Outlook festival|url=http://www.outlookfestival.com/past-line-ups/|work=Outlook Festival|accessdate=26 October 2013}}</ref> He also won UMA 2013 Best Grime Act award for the second year in a row.<ref>{{cite web|title=Urban Music Awards 2013 Winners|url=http://urbanmusicawards.net/2013/11/fuse-odg-laura-mvula-naughty-boy-bruno-mars-avicii-diplo-ghetts-win-big-at-the-11th-annual-urban-music-awards-2013/|work=Urban Music Awards|accessdate=30 September 2013}}</ref> At the end of 2013 he released an EP ''Hello Hi.'' with True Tiger. Noisey named Big Narstie as their name of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Narstie Is Noisey UK's Man Of The Year!|url=http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/blog/big-narstie-is-noisey-uks-man-of-the-year|work=Noisey|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> and he also reviewed the year at ''Fact'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 by Big Narstie|url=http://www.factmag.com/2013/12/19/big-narsties-2013-in-review/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FactMagazineMusicAndArt+(FACT+magazine%3A+music+and+art)|work=Fact Magazine|accessdate=19 December 2013}}</ref>
He performed at a number of festivals across Europe including The Wireless Festival,<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Narstie to perform at the Wireless festival |url=http://www.subba-cultcha.com/festivals/sbtv-to-host-stage-at-yahoo-wireless-2013/ |work=Subba Cultcha |accessdate=28 June 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920201854/http://www.subba-cultcha.com/festivals/sbtv-to-host-stage-at-yahoo-wireless-2013/ |archivedate=20 September 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> A Day In Dam with English Frank and Black The Ripper, the Hip Hop Kemp Festival in Czech Republic<ref>{{cite web|title=Lineup for Hip Hop Kemp 2013 |url=http://magazine.ilikemusic.com/Hip_Hop_Kemp_2013 |work=Hip Hop Kemp |accessdate=18 August 2013 }}{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and The Outlook Festival in Croatia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Past line ups for Outlook festival|url=http://www.outlookfestival.com/past-line-ups/|work=Outlook Festival|accessdate=26 October 2013}}</ref> He also won UMA 2013 Best Grime Act award for the second year in a row.<ref>{{cite web|title=Urban Music Awards 2013 Winners|url=http://urbanmusicawards.net/2013/11/fuse-odg-laura-mvula-naughty-boy-bruno-mars-avicii-diplo-ghetts-win-big-at-the-11th-annual-urban-music-awards-2013/|work=Urban Music Awards|accessdate=30 September 2013}}</ref> At the end of 2013 he released an EP ''Hello Hi.'' with True Tiger. Noisey named Big Narstie as their name of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Narstie Is Noisey UK's Man Of The Year!|url=http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/blog/big-narstie-is-noisey-uks-man-of-the-year|work=Noisey|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> and he also reviewed the year at ''Fact'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 by Big Narstie|url=http://www.factmag.com/2013/12/19/big-narsties-2013-in-review/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FactMagazineMusicAndArt+(FACT+magazine%3A+music+and+art)|work=Fact Magazine|accessdate=19 December 2013}}</ref>


In 2014, Big Narstie released ''What's the Story Brixton Glory Part II'', where he covered various [[Britpop]] classics by artists such as [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]. He then embarked on the Base Defence League (BDL) Tour around the UK, which had a host of music artists supporting him.<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Narstie announces BDL tour |url=http://grmdaily.com/big-narstie-announces-base-defence-league-tour-with-jme-big-h/ |work=GRM Daily |date=29 January 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209080759/http://grmdaily.com/big-narstie-announces-base-defence-league-tour-with-jme-big-h/ |archivedate=9 February 2014 }}</ref>
In 2014, Big Narstie released ''What's the Story Brixton Glory Part II'', where he covered various [[Britpop]] classics by artists such as [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]. He then embarked on the Base Defence League (BDL) Tour around the UK, which had a host of music artists supporting him.<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Narstie announces BDL tour |url=http://grmdaily.com/big-narstie-announces-base-defence-league-tour-with-jme-big-h/ |work=GRM Daily |date=29 January 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209080759/http://grmdaily.com/big-narstie-announces-base-defence-league-tour-with-jme-big-h/ |archivedate=9 February 2014 }}</ref>

Revision as of 01:48, 2 November 2016

Big Narstie
Big Narstie performing in 2013
Big Narstie performing in 2013
Background information
Birth nameTyrone Lindo
Born (1985-11-17) 17 November 1985 (age 38)
Lambeth, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • MC
Years active2006–present
LabelsDice
Websitebignarstie.com

Tyrone Lindo (born 17 November 1985), better known by his stage name Big Narstie, is an British rapper and MC. He started his career in 2003 as a member of grime crew N-Double-A, though he is better known for his solo work and as an internet personality.[1]

Career

2000s

In 2006, Big Narstie signed to independent label, Dice Recordings. Sampling Coldplay, it was one of the first grime/indie tracks to be supported by personalities from multiple mainstream radio stations.[2] His track "Brushman" was also named RWD magazine's "Song of the Year".

Big Narstie has featured on records including Professor Green's "Before I Die Remix"[3] and N-Dubz's "N-Dubz vs N.A.A",[4] from their debut album Uncle B. Big Narstie continued to record and released three other mixtapes: Mind of a Fat Guy,[5] Drugs and Chicken, and I'm Betta Than U,[6] which had guest appearances from Giggs, Scorcher, and Wretch 32.

2010s

Big Narstie released his first mix CD of the year in February 2012, called Pain Overload. Shortly after, Pain Is Love was released in July for free download via SB.TV.[7] Big Narstie's first official E.P, #PAIN was released in October and entered at number 5 in the iTunes UK Hip Hop chart and he won the 2012 Urban Music Award (UMAs) for Best Grime Act beating artists like Skepta, Lethal Bizzle and Dot Rotten.[8]

In 2013, Big Narstie released his second EP Don’t Fuck Up The Base.[9] The EP Big Narstie was the highest selling grime EP of 2013. He also had a Don't Fuck up the Base EP launch party,[10] which featured music artists, Flirta D, Mic Righteous, Scrufizzer, Kozzie and DJ's, DJ Cameo, Charlie Sloth, DJ Logan Sama.

He performed at a number of festivals across Europe including The Wireless Festival,[11] A Day In Dam with English Frank and Black The Ripper, the Hip Hop Kemp Festival in Czech Republic[12] and The Outlook Festival in Croatia.[13] He also won UMA 2013 Best Grime Act award for the second year in a row.[14] At the end of 2013 he released an EP Hello Hi. with True Tiger. Noisey named Big Narstie as their name of 2013.[15] and he also reviewed the year at Fact magazine.[16]

In 2014, Big Narstie released What's the Story Brixton Glory Part II, where he covered various Britpop classics by artists such as Oasis. He then embarked on the Base Defence League (BDL) Tour around the UK, which had a host of music artists supporting him.[17]

Big Narstie was featured in Craig David's latest UK Garage single, When the Bassline Drops, which was released on 27 November 2015.[18] The song saw great commercial success, entering the UK top 10 and recently being certified gold.[19]

Other activities

Away from music, Big Narstie has featured in the Channel 4 sitcom Dubplate Drama alongside N-Dubz and Shystie. He has also had a guest appearance in the films Anuvahood and London State of Mind. He is set to appear in the series Krish and Lee and the film Rise of the Foot Soldier 2.

Big Narstie is also known for his sense of humour and YouTube videos including his parody agony aunt style series Uncle Pain.

Discography

EPs

  • Big Narstie (2013)
  • What's the Story Brixton Glory Pt II (2014)Pac beat

Mixtapes

  • Drugs and Chicken (2008)
  • What's the Story Brixton Glory Part I (2008)
  • Mind of a Fat Guy (2009)
  • Pain Therapy (2011)
  • Pain Overload (2012)
  • Pain Is Love (2012)
  • Base Society (2016)

Awards

Urban Music Awards 2012 Urban Music Award (UMAs) Best Grime Act
Urban Music Awards 2013 Urban Music Award (UMAs) Best Grime Act
MOBO Awards 2014 Mobo Award Best Grime Act Nomination
Urban Music Awards 2014 Urban Music Award (UMAs) Best Grime Act Nomination

References

  1. ^ "Big Narstie is Noisey UK's Man of The Year!". NOISEY.
  2. ^ "Listen: Arctic Monkeys, Oasis and Coldplay appear on Grime mixtape". Gigwise. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Professor Green releases Before I Die Remix". Last FM. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Guardian Review of Uncle B". Guardian. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Mixtape from Big Narstie". UK Record. Retrieved October 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "I'm Betta Than U mixtape". Disco Gs. Retrieved May 2006. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "SBTV". SBTV. Jamal Edwards. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Noel Phillips (2 December 2012). "Urban Music Award 2012 Winners". Flavour Mag.
  9. ^ Paul Gibbons (23 April 2013). "Don't Fuck Up The Base EP". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "Linkup TV". Stackamillion TV. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Big Narstie to perform at the Wireless festival". Subba Cultcha. Archived from the original on 20 September 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Lineup for Hip Hop Kemp 2013". Hip Hop Kemp. Retrieved 18 August 2013.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Past line ups for Outlook festival". Outlook Festival. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  14. ^ "Urban Music Awards 2013 Winners". Urban Music Awards. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  15. ^ "Big Narstie Is Noisey UK's Man Of The Year!". Noisey. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  16. ^ "2013 by Big Narstie". Fact Magazine. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  17. ^ "Big Narstie announces BDL tour". GRM Daily. 29 January 2014. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ "Craig David returns with new song 'When The Bassline Drops' from 2016 comeback album". NME. 9 November 2015.
  19. ^ "'When the Bassline Drops' by Craig David and Big Narstie goes gold". GRM Daily. 14 May 2016.

External links

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