Stig of the Dump (rapper)
| Stig of the Dump | |
|---|---|
 Stig of the Dump, September 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Steve Dixon |
| Born | 20th century |
| Origin | Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Hip hop, dubstep |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Labels | Lewis Recordings |
Steve Dixon (born 20th century), better known by his stage name Stig of the Dump, is an English rapper from Newcastle upon Tyne who now lives in London.
Career
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 2x World End of the Weak Challenge Champion of Champions, 2x 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
- The Homeless Microphonist EP (2006, Beer & Rap)
- "Braindead" 12", featuring RA the Rugged Man (2007, Beer & Rap)
- I Got Game CD single (2010, Lewis Recordings)
- Mood Swings LP (2010, Lewis Recordings)
- "Cannon Fodder EP" (2012, Lewis Recordings)
- "Record 1" (2013, FU Music UK)
- Kubrick (2015 FU Music UK)
References
Additional sources
- Stig of the Dump interview with Huck Magazine
- International Business Times (Floyd Allen, 2 May 2011)
- BBC: Stig of the Dump "Mood Swings" Review (Adam Kennedy, 15 November 2010)
- Evening Standard (David Smyth, 30 March 2007)