MC Steppa
MC Steppa (the stage name of Ronnie Pye) is a British MC, probably best known for his many collaboration's with various Happy Hardcore & Drum'n'Bass DJ's, as well as other artists on various record labels. Notable collaborations would be with, DJ Slipmatt, DJ Supreme, DJ Brisk and DJ Hype. He is notable for distinct vocal style, his ability to provoke a crowd reaction by sounding energetic and creating atmospheric's on top of dance tracks.
Life and career
Ronnie Pye grew up in Ainsdale, Southport, England, listening to the family record collection, absorbing a variety of vocal styles and musical genres. He attributes this eclectic development of music down to his unique style. When developing his own tastes, the early electro scene was well favoured. This involvement with urban street music moved Steppa towards the hip hop scene and the first inkling of his desire to make music himself. Picking up a microphone, Steppa began to rap for a local hip hop band and started to develop an individual style.
Unfortunately, British hip hop was not developing its own individuality and Steppa took his vocal talents elsewhere. The early rave scene was the ideal opportunity for MC's to develop and Steppa wasted no time in getting his talent out there. He was initially booked by local Rave Organisations and then his horizons were broadened. By 1993 he was being booked by all the leading rave organisations, Raindance, Fantazia, Helter Skelter and Dreamscape to name a few.
In 1996 he hosted an event for 4,000 people at the Royal Bath and West Showground
After this he was in attendance at multiple events throughout the UK most notably at the Royal Bath and West Showground and the Sanctuary Music Arena.
He has held several residencies at various clubs throughout his 20 year career and continues to do so.