The Shipwreck, by The Scribes x Risk1 Beats

The Shipwreck

by The Scribes x Risk1 Beats

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THE SCRIBES X RISK1 BEATS
“THE JOURNEY EP” Digital Release &
“THE SHIPWRECK” Limited Edition 7” Picture Vinyl & Music Video
As heard on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6 Music

Stay Free Recordings are pleased to present “The Journey” EP, a 4 track hip hop odyssey metaphorically exploring one man’s voyage of self rediscovery after the ending of a long term relationship.

An intimate allegory told across 4 tracks, The Scribes’ frontman Ill Literate weighs in with emotionally heavy bars that recount the tale of a survivor of a tragic shipwreck.

Red raw raps poignantly paint pictures of stormy seas, scorching desert islands and verdant forests, each playing their part in a narrative that stretches across the entire release before culminating in a blissful and heart felt moment of catharsis.

The story is woven against a back drop of boom bap brilliance from producer Risk1, using meticulously chosen samples to set the scene and transport the listener to far away lands, while still managing to keep the beats banging every step of the way.

Sharp cuts and scratches embellish each scenario, keeping the release firmly grounded in the roots of hip hop, resulting in a record that feels like a golden age classic you’ve somehow never heard.

In addition to a full digital release of the entire EP, lead single track “The Shipwreck” will be available as a strictly limited edition 7” picture vinyl from Stay Free Recordings featuring incredible exclusive full colour artwork from famed illustrator Chris Malbon.

The physical release will also be accompanied by an epic music video filmed across the South West coast of the UK, produced and edited by SG Media and featuring on location shots from the historic SS Great Britain.

The Journey EP is exactly that, a journey.

A journey through a break up.
A journey through being lost at sea.
A journey through hip hop.

But most of all, a journey you won’t ever forget.

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released September 2, 2022

THE SCRIBES
The Scribes are a multi award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique concepts, razor sharp raps and critically acclaimed live show have garnered a nationwide following unlike any other on the scene today.

Firm festival favourites with recent appearances at Latitude, Glastonbury, Isle Of Wight, Wilderness, Boomtown and many more, The Scribes have shared the stage with the likes of Macklemore, Rudimental, Wu Tang Clan, KRS One, De La Soul, Pharoah Monche and MF DOOM to name (drop) but a few, and are featured regularly on both national and local radio and media including BBC 1Xtra, Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 1 Introducing.

The Scribes are hotly tipped as one to watch, signing with Stimulus Management in February 2022, joining a frankly insane roster including Nas, Snoop Dogg, DJ Premier, Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes and Faith Evans and announcing a 50+ date UK tour.
www.quillequipped.com
instagram.com/thescribes
stimulusmgmt.com/artist/the-scribes/

RISK1 BEATS
Risk1 is a digger and producer from Pontypridd, South Wales. Starting out in his teens as scratch DJ for hip hop crew NSP, Risk1 performed alongside acts such as Jehst, Dalek and Oddisee before turning his hand to production, working with a Korg ES-1 sampler and 8 track before moving onto MPC.

Now performing as both a solo artist creating live beats and a founder member of the group Connections, Risk1 joined Bard Picasso Records in 2021 where he has earnt a reputation for haunting samples and head nodding beats that harken back to the golden age of boom bap.
risk1beats.bandcamp.com
instagram.com/risk1beats

CHRIS MALBON
Based in beautiful Bristol, Chris Malbon, AKA Melbs classes himself as a creative all-rounder, comfortable designing from the side of matchbox to large murals, be it pencil, pen, paint or pixel, he’s happy using them all.
A hardworking and prolific contributor, Chris has created work for an array of clients and agencies over the past 18 years including Coca-Cola, Sony, Carhartt, Disney, Marvel, Nike and MTV.

His beautiful original art for “The Shipwreck” picture vinyl is yet another example of why Chris is one of the most in demand illustrator’s working today.
www.cmalbon.com
www.instagram.com/melbs74/

S G MEDIA
The brainchild of videographer and editor Steve George, Bristol based company S G Media has a rapidly growing reputation for providing slick visuals and delivering stunning concepts.
Specialising in music video production and live events, S G Media use cutting edge audio-visual technology to create new and innovative shoots.

Filmed over a number of days along the coast of the South West of England and on location at the historic SS Great Britain, with stunning results, “The Shipwreck” music video showcases the creative brilliance of S G Media.
www.instagram.com/sgmedia.bristol