Rhyme Asylum | |
---|---|
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Hardcore Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Horrorcore |
Years active | 2002–2012 |
Labels | Unsigned, Rekabet Records |
Past members | Plazma Possessed Psiklone Skirmish Leatherface (producer) |
Website | www.rhymeasylum.com |
Rhyme Asylum was an English, London-based hip hop group formed in 2002 by MCs Possessed, Psiklone and Skirmish. Leatherface and Plazma (who did not return for the second album) joined in 2004. [1]
The group are known for their vivid imagery, complex wordplay and intricate rhyme schemes. Despite remaining unsigned, they have amassed a growing cult following.[ citation needed ]
Their recognition originates from the Deal Real open mic sessions between 2004 and 2005. [2] Their debut album State of Lunacy was released in June 2008 and featured US rappers Copywrite and Diabolic. [3] Both Plazma and Leatherface left the group shortly after the release of State of Lunacy .
Their second album Solitary Confinement was released in April 2010 featuring Crooked I, Ill Bill and frequent collaborator Reain. [4] For the first time, Rhyme Asylum recruited outside producers. [4]
Later in 2010, the group released Solitary Confinement: The Overdose EP on 12" vinyl. [5] The EP contains eight songs from Solitary Confinement and was launched at a Dilated Peoples & Rhyme Asylum show in Hamburg, Germany. [6]
Rhyme Asylum have performed across the UK and Europe. [7] [8]
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)