In a Mic Check EXCLUSIVE we'll be putting the opinion for and against the label 'Burban' from key speakers' in the scene including - Raxstar, Pavan aka Orifice Vulgatron from international Hip-Hop band Foreign Beggars, Producer D-Boy (So Solid, Beatcircle, Nerm from Shiva Sound System and of course the man behind the movement Shizzio, This is the first time it's been discussed in the media - opening up views from the Asian Network listeners'.Busta Rhymes Hustlin' (Remix) (Feat. At the recent Brit Asia Music Award's in London, there was a 'Burban' showcase which featured many of the artists listed and more! But what exactly does Burban mean? Is this a positive look for the scene or is it simply pushing music into another corner? As the Summer Of Mela's 2011 ended, the likes of many in the scene including Shizzio, Raxstar, Mr Rikz to name a few have been pushing the label 'Burban'.
The word Burban has been slowly creeping into the lexicon of many of the UK's Asian MCs and Rappers.
BURBAN = Brown Urban - Where did it come from? Do you agree with this term? Is there a need for such a label?