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Broke 'n' English

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Broke ‘n’ English
OriginManchester, United Kingdom
GenresHip-hop, Grime
OccupationRappers
Years active2004-present
MembersStrategy

Broke ‘n’ English is an English hip-hop rap group from Manchester.

Konny Kon was originally part of the rap group Children of Zeus. Both bands were part of a local movement of Manchester musicians.[1][2]

History

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Konny Kon was part of the group Children of Zeus and formed Broke ‘n’ English in 2004.[3] They released their first mixtape, Terms and Conditions.[4][5][6]

They performed with M.I.A. in 2007.[7] Eventually they did a concert on 2010.[8]

Strategy, a member of the group also goes on his own to make music. He released “Carbon Footprint”.[9] This song was featured on the 2022 racing video game Need for Speed: Unbound.[10][11]

Discography

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Albums

  • Terms and Conditions (2005)
  • Subject 2 Status (2007)

References

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  1. ^ admin (2021-08-23). "A Reflection On The Days Of Manchester's Infamous Friends & Family". Ransom Note. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  2. ^ agentj (2017-09-14). "On Wax / Children Of Zeus: The Story So Far". groovement.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  3. ^ "Interview: Konny Kon". 12 April 2017. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  4. ^ Dotiwala, Jasmine (2016-06-20). "The Source |Manchester's Children of Zeus Are The Perfect Blend Of Hip Hop & Soul". The Source. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  5. ^ Jenkins, Dave (2018-04-25). "We Need To Talk About Strategy". UKF. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  6. ^ "Broke 'n' £nglish Interview – UKHH.COM". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  7. ^ "M.I.A. / Broke'n'English - Live Review @ Designer Magazine". designermagazine.tripod.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  8. ^ "BROKE'N'£NGLISH". www.groovement.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  9. ^ "Strategy drops new single 'Carbon Footprint' on Mad World". mixmag.net. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  10. ^ "SYNC - Metropolis Songs Music Publishing". metropolissongs.com. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  11. ^ "Need for Speed Unbound Soundtrack - Listed - Prima Games". primagames.com. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-26.