DefDFires are a 5 piece hip-hop collective based in north London. Formed in 1999, the crew has spent a large portion the last 8 years dwelling in a secret hideout known only as ‘The Cabin’. In this undisclosed location DDF have honed their technique via vigorous training regimes, building their lyrical skills, production, comic book collection and general disgust at the mainstream hip-hop dribble that dangles like craggot dags off the lips of Satan.
After collaborating with Underground Alliance on various mixtapes and live performances DefDFires found that they also had a potent stage presence capable of evoking a berserk, uncontrollable energy in the audience, quicker than an outbreak of rage in a slaughter house. Rumors spread, lives were changed; it had begun…
Soon after they gained the approval of the mystical shaman Unkle Jazza, who had noticed the strength of the group’s collective aura, therefore approving them to be beseeched by his wisdom. He showed the boys that the first step in their vital quest to counteract the evil, broadcast into our squeaky-clean brains by the reptilian media, was to create an album. After spending years trying to create a unique sound, they eventually found a method of combining old toenails, melted butter, female sweat, marijuana-twigs and grated Chopin vinyl into a gelatinous matter somehow audible to human ears. The end result was ‘A PRELUDE’. A selection of DDF works so far, released on Filthy Habits and available for purchase now (see below).
With their debut making an impact and raising eyebrows across the country with their live performances, DefDFires seem well on the way towards freeing this zombie nation as the ancient prophecy foretold. Rumors have begun to circulate regarding new releases and solo projects on the horizon; as well as collaborations with other members of the LEFTOVERS COLLECTIVE, such as INVERTED COMAS and SALAMANDER, plus live bands GENTLE MYSTICS, DEATH SOUND BLUES, BLOOD MERIDIAN and THE INSAITABLE. Who knows where their perpetual adventure will take them next……Only time will tell.
"the most unlikely motivational music I've heard... Strange but good, DefDFires have begun to make their mark and deserve your ears."
-ECHOES
"On this pin-sharp debut album, their hard work is self-evident. Stepping from a refreshingly different angle"
-FLUX
"this crew are destined for greatness."
-BEATZBASE.COM
"DefDFires are evidence of the dangers of generalisation...with lyrical content that knock the spots off many other rappers with their intelligence, humour and originality and beats to match."
-HAM & HIGH
"DefDFires tell their street stories as storybook fables, over bustling boom-bap brushed with folk and psychedelic caginess… the intensity of the North London crew's murkier moments will impress."
-ONE WEEK TO LIVE
"Some welcome imagination… Check for DefDFires if cinematic sounds and huge production values tickle your fancy."
-HIPHOP CONNECTION
"bringing some refreshing drama and lyrical content to the game."
-UKHH.COM
“wasn’t really feeling it I’m Afraid”
-GUNS AND AMMO
sorry we didnt get in in time to see yous lot, f#£king gutted! ah well maybe catch you at the next show. we gotta talk about collabs at some point eh???eh?eh?? mushy pz danDNA - GotAW
hello fellow preachers of the zombie gospel,hope all is well. we are playing the emergenza battle of the bands at the bull and hells gate on the 16th of feb and would love you to be there.tickets are a pound a sin so get em in. ever need any vooduu potions you know where to knock. x
Grettings guys!How things are???Are you planning a new cd yet or what???Here in Greece I am learning you are growing up in popularity...Stay in touch.Peace and love...George
Happy New year my def defiying brothers. Tar laar! i'm old. ha ha. Yes good times.lol Good to hear your still doing ya ting guys. big up to you! brap!!!stay in touch.
Hope your good family this a lil ting me & teknical devlopment put together 1st week in our new studio. late night sessions business, roll up somthing an enjoy, download link under the vid download link under the vid click on the picture of sleeping man!!!!!!!!! download link under the vid download link under the vid click on the picture of sleeping man!!!!!!!!!
Hope your good family this a lil ting me & teknical devlopment put together 1st week in our new studio. late night sessions business, roll up somthing an enjoy, download link under the vid download link under the vid click on the picture!!!!!!!!! download link under the vid download link under the vid click on the picture!!!!!!!!!
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