When you think of the British hip-hop scene, Wales doesn’t necessarily come to mind as being a hotbed of hip-hop talent (with the exception of Goldie Lookin’ Chain perhaps). However, under our noses there is currently a strong, exciting underground rap battle scene taking place in Cardiff courtesy of the Epic Bars League. The league was set up with the intention of staging rap battles in different music venues in Cardiff, to give local hip-hop artists an outlet to express their talent and passion. One of the masterminds behind it all is Cardiff-based rapper/producer Shayne ‘Shaydee’ Nexman.
As well as running the Epic Bars project along with fellow Welsh hip hop artist Kyle ‘Unique’ Farthing, Shaydee is currently working on other projects, including an event to help homeless people in Cardiff and Newport.
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