THE G.A.N.G

Whilst we may not typically look to the North East as being the hub of the UK Hip-Hop scene, Hull-based trio The G.A.N.G (growth and not glory) made of up Rapper Nero, Vocalist CeeKay and Producer Headrock, are revelling in the well-earned success of 2009, and are beginning to emerge as serious contenders in the game . The boys hit the road hard last year, being seen and heard pretty much anywhere and everywhere - highlights included a slot at BBC radio sponsored Freedom Festival, supporting the likes of Florence and the Machine, and getting to the third round of the People's Music Awards.

After a hectic year, the boys return in the new year to drop "Shadow of the night" the much anticipated follow-up single to "kick&snare" off their debut record "The Xperiment". The new track truly demonstrates why these three work; the smooth vocals of Ceekay a.k.a "The Voice" and the powerful flow of Nero's rhymes are seamlessly fused together with Headrock's dynamic beats. "Shadow of the Night" does well to promote what the The G.A.N.G are all about: spreading good vibes; Nero choosing to spit lyrics about positivity and growth, not 25inch rims and hoes. The result is an upbeat track which takes an alternative and optimistic spin on the current hip-hop sound.