Buggsy is a UK rap and hip-hop MC from St. Pauls in Bristol, England. He is known for rapid delivery, ragga and reggae influences, and for drawing on an African drumming background in his performances.

Career

Buggsy first appears on radio in 2005, when he features on Rodney P and Skitz’s 1Xtra show with a track produced by drum and bass producer DJ Die. He follows this with another track, “Nail Biters”, produced by DJ First Aid. These early recordings bring him wider attention for his clarity and fast flow.

He later records with L. Man and Harry Shotta, and appears in 1Xtra specials. After meeting Skinnyman during a performance, he joins Skinnyman’s UK “Smoking Ban Tour”.

Performances and releases

In 2007, Buggsy performs at Glastonbury and the Glade festival. Around the same period, he records The Emancipation EP, although it does not receive an official release and some tracks circulate on a UK mix CD.

He then steps back from performing to work on the business side of the music industry. In 2009, Bristol company Weapon Of Choice invites him to perform at an event, and the connection helps him present new material through that year. This leads to the 2010 track “Born Inna System”, produced by DJ Skitz, which combines reggae-influenced grime with double-time vocals and returns him to wider attention. He also appears on Skitz’s Sticksman album.

His first official release is The Great Escape.