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Joy Orbison's debut, 'Hyph Mngo', is 10 years old. DJ Mag reflects on a track that signalled a seismic shift in UK dance music
Joy Orbison's debut, 'Hyph Mngo', is 10 years old. DJ Mag reflects on a track that signalled a seismic shift in UK dance music
Introducing a rising Midlands MC, with a wicked flow and fierce presence
From: Northampton, UK
For Fans Of: Madders Tiff, D Double E, Shystie
Three Tunes: ‘Bop Through Ya Manor’, ‘It’s All Mad’, ‘For F**ksake Why Though?’
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