The reason Chester has that different flow is he has been around pre-Grime. He comes from UK Hip-Hop, which developed in the UK since the 80's directly from the New York East Coast sound. Grime developed later from the clubs and specifically, UK Garage music, and over the years the 2 forms have gradually come together to form what is now UK Rap. However, "UK Hip-Hop" still exists in its own right, with the likes of High Focus Records, RLD, etc keeping that heavy Boombap & East Coast sound alive with a British edge to it. Chester has been doing this since the 90's, I highly recommend checking out anything he has done with Mud Family, Task Force and his solo stuff. Maybe start off with his "Intro" from Task Force's impeccable "Voice of the Great Outdoors" album. You won't be disappointed.
Chester judging by some of your more recent vids life is hard at the moment and trust me I can relate but I wanted to know you inspired me growing up you are a true pinnacle of rapper US or UK you do not get the props you deserve in the mainstream
Chester P is Hip Hop royalty over here in the UK. Anyone who's reading this who hasn't heard any Chester P or Task force go and find their back catalogue and absorb it. Some of the best hip hop that there has ever been
At this point in time it’s actually upsetting that people still have ears and eyes closed to such a rich legacy of UK HIP HOP. There’s decades worth out there for you.
I often search to see who reacting to chester P as it great watching somone hearing him for first time, theres plenty of great suggestions but id reccomend "wickerman theory" Chester p is a very enlightened and socially aware artist anassociate of his "Skinnyman"s album 'Council estate of mind' its legendary in the uk, if your inclined I can highly reccomend "fuck the hook"
Wickerman theory Chessmonster The sermon Another day Melancholic flower Beatle bug ball Honestly you can't really miss. Cosmic gypsys is well worth checking out as it features chester, his brother farmer g, Jehst and Braintax.
Its great seeing your genuine appreciation for him. The word legend gets thrown around a lot but Chester P really is a legend in the scene, i suggest you check out 'Jehst' too as he's a similar style from the same era.
Chester p is one pf the true legends of uk hiphop since the 90s. Has a huge back catalogue both solo(new mic order pt 1 and 2.from the ashes) and with his group task force( music from the corner 1 2 3 4 and 5!) Would highly recomend you check out chester p the authorship. Or any task force track.
Just wanted to let you know that in the UK some of us was raised on hiphop just like you in the states. I remember listening to the rock steady crew back in 1984 as a child and then beastie boys and run dmc when that wave hit. When Nas dropped Bbq that was my coming of age as a teenager. I think it's fair to say that we have been listening and developing for nearly 40 odd years. It's just that we are getting a lot more recognition now. As a 43 year old father I'm proud of the UK Scene and glad to be a old head. Peace
New you'd love it man. He's one part of task force with his brother farma. They are proper hip hop. If you Check out dead players and the four owls aswell they are proper old skool boombap so is contact play
I'd recommend checking out the music from the corner albums by Task Force (primarily chester p, his brother farma g). music from the corner 1-5 are all great albums. God's Fire on a Summer night off MFTC vol 5 is one of my favorites, Farma goes off on that one. The outro track Another Day off MFTC vol 5 is another one. Fucking love that whole album.
Ten pound bag the first album I heard from almost 20 years ago favourite artist since it's him with lui slippers a track called lab rat situation than listen to melencolic flowers a complete different side of him a real Artist hope something good happens for All dedication
Here is something from about 2 years ago it's sort of life story could have been longer it's depressing not proud the content but the construction is ok I put a little thought into it . Got heeps more and stuff from the past few days even Families over rated understand no I can't. be... something different persistence from the start brizzy born in November still life was cold and shades Grey never strayed far from the dark.. bitter rejection cold reception no connection vexed expected love and exception naturally infants detect it in the beat of a mother's heart.. ofection what a misconception signs sagesting paths IV taken have made the future hard. Conflict inside ths open mind roads wind n turn corners blind and collide at an intersection. faults I'm floored a failed design suicide at times seem kind present pressure gets ya got no intentions to end it she'll be right I'm fine .. tell my mates who've seen me breaking too the point I'm shaking over sharing Lost my bearings hear the constant wine .. a word storm warning clouds formed the Misty morning I was bawn torn from the womb like an evil contagious spawn... taste the anticipation prepared by ever strengthening sence of impending doom consumed I'm consumed ,disappointed blatantly hated stare lightning strikes the night turns bright spark's toxic tasker has arrived Mumm let's out a sigh regret close behind soul sink's I knew thinking hope he dies . Lonely empty heart bleeds my angel cries. Lee laughing marching to me room with a trusted wooden spoon spend hours at me door at war spanking I'm dispised love lacking not lost livings shit put me in box mentally bent unspoken rule's broken wounds wide open rubbing salt in revolting beating me to the point I'm convulcing ... expect I rise in respect yet show for a second son zipp none treated like I came from the dump ... Beeeen forsaken tolls taken control dictation.. depravation ,starvation devastation no consideration ignorance ,spitefuly vigilant did her due diligence, through my indoctrination .. the system gave assistance seperation with convictions sent to correction yepp Just Another knot in me noose ....a confused use to abuse youth institutionalization..the perfect bait a ward of the state futile was my resistance.. today pissed smiles hide affliction frightened of addiction like im flammable and fighting a wild fire proned to bad decisions ... peeps predict I'll die fried with desire a somewhere the slums in the city .. pissed in pain with paint and self pitty posting like a pussy on Facey facing Facts... it's wack by train horns im called to tracks waiting to be taken in a bag on me broken back limbs lost Line crossed what's a life cost? More than a few cents yeah Im lost but think so I got lots so hold your breath quietly and watch the clock . ...Koo Koo. Koo Koo. 😑🤨
@@nobodyspecial4034 OK I burn these pages with pre meditated embers In a state of mind and feelings that nobody remembers Surely we're sorely embedded inside the boundaries Cracks appeared in the time piece we filtered through the cavities Tragedy is entertainment waiting for blood payment Aiming our attention at applications This apparition of a godly controlled technology is honestly the reason that's leaving our brains so vacant I see pain as I travel this awkward paving raving lunatics around me I consider are worth saving It's clear and blatant there's design to this new hating a wave of desperation in this cage that we're incased in Now while I search for an appropriate way to navigate this star gazing exploration may I say It's been a long road Using bricks of pain to build a stronghold All around me I see death, I need a blindfold In my mind hold grudges for myself a paperweight of agony folding slowly on itself like penrose A stairway of illusion in this acid trip A sacred haven made available for fascists Man this fucking world has had it A massive mass of activists not acting very civil Cyril turned to Cybil Cybil now wants to dictate to everyone else if you Don't comply It's hateful crime and bill will come and get you
Glad you giving this man some shine homie. Dude super slept on, and still kills every UK rapper besides Roots Manuva, and maybe Phi Life Cypher. Appreciate it mate.
The reason why he sounds like he's a 90's MC is because he is. Chester P been about for timeeee, thats why he has that delivery and cadence.. his rhyme schemes and lyrical ability are above any US rapper for sure, he's a genius. Check out Jehst for a similar legend, City of Industry might be a good place to start(every tune by jehst is sick). keep up the UK reactions my g
Chester P is the top 5 UK hiphop (higher tbh) to anyone who knows their music. Please check out The Wickerman Theory and The Authorship. 2 of the best songs ever written. He is the master of ambiguous bars, so many different ways to interpret them. The Authorship takes hundreds of listens to unravel lol
Dude does this guy take breaths? Does he have gills? Geez! Now we know we go through the same things everywhere because we’re all part of humanity. 🤘🔥🇬🇧
With all respect due you have been sleeeeeeping. Check all the Music From The Corners, Jelly Fish Kiss, Red Light, and all the more recent Chester P uploads. He’s a sage and griot of our times. Courageous and poetic.
Checkout verse on “run for the sun”” music from the corner vol.3. Personally one of my favourite. But hard to choose many many greats. Bigup MFTC hope Chester p and Farma G keeping well! Much love from kernow
The explanation is this. Chester P is a veteran HIP HOP artist who has been rapping since the late 80s. This is how all UK emcees used to rhyme, influenced as we were by the Hip Hop forefathers (Kool G Rap, BDK, Chuck D, Rakim etc). However, most of the UK rap that you hear these days has evolved, NOT from hip hop, but other genres such as Garage, Drum & Bass, Jungle, Dub Step etc, giving it a very different sound.
Chester P to me is the best that EVER did it and the reality is his lyrics come from a DEEP spiritual understanding of how our system works and how on the esoteric level it must fall! Big up Chester P!! 💪👊
You might wanna check out Skinnyman - Council estate of mind. Album full of highlights and is one of the key moments in UK hiphop that led to artists like this.
Chester P is an absolute legend in the UK as is Farma G. The Task Force albums were the tracks of my 20's. They took me through every emotional state possible. Their music is music of the working class struggle in the UK. Real music. Not made up lyrics.
Yes fam, you're getting into the proper UK hiphop now,welcome to an OG Chester p...I look forward to seeing you react to more from him,and you should check out pretty much anything from him,and anything on high focus records,that's where the proper UK hip hop lives these days. Respect, favourite react channel,keep it up my G
Yes!!! Chester P song called 'Intro' from 'Voice of the great outdoors'. It's insane, he goes in so hard. Love his wordplay especially in freestyles yea, so pleased you've done this vid to him. Truuuueee UK rapper
Watched a few of your vids but you appreciating Chess properly has made me respect you so much. Please check out cosmic gypsies and 'Intro'(from album voice of great outdoors)
almost a year late but i appreciate you listened to this, Chester P, is and always will be a legend in the UK hip hop scene. he's taken some time away from music to help people vulnerable people. i think he actually was a mental health nurse at one point. he's a good fella. i'd say listen to Jehst, Jam Baxter, the four owls, ralph rip shit, verb t, split prohphets and high focus records also.
Chester P is one of the UK's finest. Part of the Task Force group with his brother Farma G and my all time fav UK Hip Hop crew. Check out any and all of their songs and you will not be disappointed. The MFTC albums are incredible (Music From The Corner) He just dropped a solo independent album on bandcamp called "Love The World" and is packed full of vibes and information with a couple of classic MFTC sounding tracks too. Check out Task Force - Butterfly Ball This reaction just earned you another sub, keep up the good work man!!! 🔥🔥
Chester p is from the uk council flats very similar to the nyc Council flats him and his brother farmer g make a duo called task force they have 5 albums called music from the corner 1-5 as well as a few ep's, task force rap about social issues in the UK usually around the poor and drug use etc, task force are legends of the UK hip hop scene
Man, good reactions. Chester is one of the original pioneers of uk hip hop. I fear that you wont venture further as views will be low on chester because despite being one of the greatest poets ever, he never quite cracked it commercially due to the need for shit over substance in the industry, please dont deny yourself more of a listen. Wiccaman Theory one of the best tunes EVER! Also you should check out his clash with Wordsmith, Chester phones him up on his track, proper good. PLEASE CHECK OUT MORE!!!
Yea boy, I remember seeing Chester live back in the day, he came out in a grim reaper robe with the hood up just nodding in the background, no one knew it was him until he threw it back and jumped into his verse, crowd went mental and started moshing. The best atmosphere of any hip hop gig I've been to. You've got a lot of good recommendations here mate, I'd put my vote towards Wiccaman Theory, Butterfly Concerto, Battlecats, and Chess Monster ✌️
Brooo !!… nothing gives me more pleasure than fam finding out about Chester p hackenbush …. Bars for days and days … and days …. The man is not even appreciated aswell as he should be in the uk .. hit his Instagram … follow him and buy his shit… everybody … especially his TASKFORCE shit …… living legend
The GOAT. "I need an explanation!" Love it! Really interesting to hear your perspective on this! We (I) just listen to Chester P and know its great! Interesting to hear your feeling about it being like old New York style cos that would make sense! But have always assumed Americans wouldn't rate it. Check out "New Mic Order" for a start, dropped 1999!!!
Chester P is our top wordsmith defo, he just released an EP last year called "Love the World", available on BandCamp - Real Talk Records - which is his label.
He was in a rap group called taskforce big hip hop but to be honest with u half these kids in the uk now have probably never even heard of chester p he is very deep and sooooò smart he was big like late 90z xxxxxx
Never heard of Chester P? Task Force? Bury Cru? Mud Family? Not hating, but if you are from London then I'm guessing that you are a younger generation, as Chester has been around 20+ years repping N1, Northsides. Always good to hear folks discover Chess though. Do yourself a favour and start digging through the Task Force back catalog - gem after gem after gem from Chester & his bruv Farma G
@@matthewwalker5430 well I’m 21 so I guess you can say I am young. But I grew up with garage, jungle and Eskimo/grime, so I’m not oblivious when it comes to UK music. I’ve just never heard of him lol
@@kieranblack7883 Yeah, lol, didn't mean to suggest you were, its just interesting how the generation who grew up with Garage/Grime etc missed out on this branch of UK Hip-Hop which grew out the 90s.
@@matthewwalker5430 no it’s cool dude haha. But yeah I fully understand that, it is actually quite sad I didn’t know about this guy😂 But you learn something new everyday I guess lol
@@kieranblack7883I'd guess there's probably quite a lot of rappers from around that era you don't know about, there were a lot of talented emcees in the UK around that time. Now grime rappers got more light and while their tunes can be catchy and create a vibe, they're not as good as the previous generation of emcees. Quality has taken a dip in UK hop hop but same in the USA.
He's brilliant glad people in USA are aware been listening to Chester P almost 20 years look on RU-vid so much to listen to I'd absolutely love to see the battle with chessMonster and Eminem.. Also beleave his accent American can't understand or bitter because they know he's a threat .. have a look. I'm a writer myself spitter too he is the king writer huge influence ..
The Junkyard, Butterfly Concerto, One Step Ahead, The Promise... loads of good ones. Most of his stuff is under the duo with his brother, Farma G, called Task Force. If you enjoy this, also check out 2 albums... The Return of the Drifter by Jehst & The Sagas of Klashnekoff by Klashnekoff. One of my all time favourite tracks is by Chester's brother Farma G called Don't Cry. Peace ✌🏻
It's chester p bro. He's a funking legend he one of the smartest rhymers in the world. He inspired a whole generation of rhymes who aren't on that bling bling ting. Can't believe you haven't heard of this king. Haha your funny.
