Amary Lorenzo, better known as Scrufizzer, is an English rapper, MC, singer-songwriter, and record producer from West London. He first gained recognition as a grime producer[1] before building a reputation for his bashment-influenced flow and versatility.[2]
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| Birth name | Amary Lorenzo |
| Also known as | Fizzyflow |
| Origin | West Ealing, West London |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Black Butter Records Stay Fizzy Records Ministry of Sound |
Career
editScrufizzer, a member of the production group Funkystepz, released his first mixtape entitled My First Steps[3] in 2007. With support ranging from Zane Lowe and Annie Mac to Dizzee Rascal, Ed Sheeran and Wiley, Scrufizzer has gone on to perform with top names, including Wiley and DJ Cameo as well as opening for Kendrick Lamar in shows across the UK.[4] BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ, DJ Cameo, joined the Kendrick Lamar tour as Scrufizzer's DJ, and has called Scrufizzer his protégé. In a January 2013 interview, Rock Feedback claimed Scrufizzer to have "the quickest flow in the game right now, and with it, Scrufizzer has become one of the most exciting prospects in the grime scene."[5]
Scrufizzer has appeared on tracks of high-profile artists, including "Guts N' Glory" by Dizzee Rascal,[6] "Werkin Girls" by Angel Haze,[7] "Kingpin" by DJ Friction & Skream,[8] M. J. Cole's "Southern Electric",[9] and Loadstar's "Do You Feel Me".[10] Scrufizzer also featured on Toddla T & Cleo Sol's "Code to Crack" which received its first radio play by MistaJam. He appeared on Lunar C's track "Back on the Step" alongside Mic Righteous and on Danny Brown's 2013 album Old. Other collaborations include DJ Cameo alongside Maxsta, Kozzie and Dot Rotten.
With his trademark "fizzy flow",[11] Scrufizzer combines rap with modern grime, which led The Guardian to name him one of the "ones to watch in 2013".[12]
Scrufizzer's debut single "Rap Rave" was released on 28 January 2013 on Stay Fizzy Records/Ministry of Sound.[13] The Independent said that Scrufizzer "might, perhaps be considered one of the highest rated young MCs to be part of this new wave."[14] "Rap Rave", produced by Paperbwoy, shows off Scrufizzer's distinct 'fizzy flow' and spitting techniques. In early 2013, BBC 1xtra's Nick Bright reckoned that Scrufizzer was the fastest spitter in the UK.[15]
On 21 May 2013, Scrufizzer signed with UK label Black Butter Records via Polydor Records, and released the single "Kick It" in October 2013.[16] The song charted at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart.[17] The video for "Kick It" was produced by Zed Bias, directed by Mister Whitmore and released in August 2013. It was filmed in LA and features attractive girls all in the same dress, an homage to the Robert Palmer video for "Addicted to Love".
Scrufizzer appeared on the bill of many festivals during the summer of 2013, including FSTVL, Friday at London's Lovebox Festival, Global Gathering and the BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage Reading and Leeds Festival.[18] He also performed at a Rudimental headline show at "Black Butter Records presents at Ibiza Rocks", and jumped on DJ Friction's set with a special performance of "Kingpin" and a freestyle at Creamfields and SW4 Festivals.
Politics
editIn November 2019, Scrufizzer helped relaunch the Grime4Corbyn campaign to encourage young people to register to vote.[19]
Discography
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Mixtapes
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Singles
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| Kick It |
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| Shizam (with Zed Bias and Stylo G) |
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| Vibe On This |
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| Remember Me |
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| Bump & Grind" ft Vato Gonazles |
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| Don't Need You" ft Eyez produced by Stimpy |
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| Skank & Flex" ft Wax Motif Talki Knight |
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| Man do Road " ft JME |
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| one three nine ft Zeds Dead |
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| Night rider" ft Ac Slater |
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Featured songs
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| Guts N Glory – Dizzee Rascal feat. Scrufizzer |
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| Southern Electric – M. J. Cole feat. Scrufizzer |
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| You Need Me, I Don't Need You (True Tiger Remix) – Ed Sheeran feat. Scrufizzer & Dot Rotten |
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| Leave It Yeah (Remix) – Lethal Bizzle feat. Scrufizzer, Emmanuel Frimpong, JME, Face, Frisco & Flowdan |
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| Werkin Girl – Angel Haze feat. Scrufizzer |
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| Put Your Bets On" – True Tiger feat. Scrufizzer |
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| Kingpin – Friction & Skream feat. Scrufizzer, P Money & Riko Dan |
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| Do You Feel Me – Loadstar feat. Scrufizzer |
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| Code to Crack – Toddla T & Cleo Sol feat. Scrufizzer |
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| "Dubstep" – Danny Brown feat. Scrufizzer |
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| Big Round & Juicy – Jaded feat. Scrufizzer |
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| The Vibe – Motez feat. Scrufizzer |
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| About This Thing - Young Franco feat. Scrufizzer[20] |
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| All About Paper – AC Slater & Basssboy feat. Scrufizzer |
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| Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim) – Vato Gonzalez feat. Scrufizzer |
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| Work It – Shockaddict feat. Scrufizzer |
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References
edit- ^ Ldn, Shan (2017). "Scrufizzer & Stimpy on playing festivals and tropical grime". GUAP. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "10 of the Best Scrufizzer Tracks". VERSUS. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "MR SCRUFIZZER – MY 1ST STEPZ PROMO CD (MIXED BY DJ VECTRA)". Hoodtapes.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 April 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
- ^ "Cameo to DJ for Scrufizzer on Kendrick Lamar tour". Thehubentertainment.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ Mike, Harounoff. "Inspiration: Scrufizzer". Rockfeedback.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ "DIZZEE RASCAL FT. SCRUFIZZER – GUTS N' GLORY (TAKEN FROM DIRTEETV.COM THE MIXTAPE)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ^ "Angel Haze Feat Scrufizzer – Werkin Girls (Remix)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
- ^ "Friction & Skream – Kingpin (Ft. Scrufizzer, P Money & Riko Dan) (Official Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ^ "MJ Cole & Scrufizzer "Southern Electric"". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ "Loadstar – Do You Feel Me Feat. Scrufizzer". Soundcloud.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ Pratt, Josh (21 January 2013). "Interview: Scrufizzer (HTF Exclusive)". Hitthefloor.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (1 January 2013). "One's To Watch in 2013: Scrufizzer". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "21st Nov: Scrufizzer unveils 'Rap Rave' video". Machinemanagement.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ^ Lewis, Jamie. "Scrufizzer interview: The inner circle of grime". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ "Scrufizzer brings Breakfast for Nick Bright". BBC. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ^ "21st May: Scrufizzer signs with Black Butter Records". Machinemanagement.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "SCRUFIZZER | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Scrufizzer | Leeds Festival 2013". 11 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013.
- ^ Gayle, Damien; Hayes, Georgina (24 November 2019). "Grime4Corbyn is revived as stars join Rize Up campaign to get young to vote". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 28 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- ^ Pardalis, Dan (16 October 2017). "Get Familiar: The Best New Australian & NZ Music in October 2017 Pt. 1". Complex Australia. Retrieved 29 April 2021.