ReggiiMental (also known as Jimmy B-Boy) is a UK Rapper that thinks outside the box. It’s probably fair to say that the best way to think about ReggiiMental is to ‘expect the unexpected’, as this Midland’s based lyricist and performer is a very open-minded, forward thinking individual with his own unique style. ReggiiMental is a true pioneer in the creation of the musical genre branded as ‘B-Boy Soul’.
ReggiiMental’s last single ‘Can’t Hold Back’ featured Midlands singer Matt Henshaw and was well received within the media and actually featured in The Guardian on Paul Lester’s ‘band of the day’ playlist for September 2010. Matt Henshaw featured this track in the live performance he did at Love Box 2010 after he won NME Breakthrough Competition to open the main stage at the festival.
Most UK Rap fans will know of Reggiimental’s work as he was an integral part of the Hip-Hop Collective called Gnostix who where signed to RustyJukeBox Records also home to Unfriendly Neighbours, Matt Henshaw and The Lost Generation. ReggiiMental has also featured on underground mixtape releases from HHBRadio.com & UK Runnings, as well as collaborating with Baby J, Mike-S (SlapUp Mill), Wizard and Cipher J.E.W.E.L.S from Moorish Delta 7 and sharing stages with Example, N-Dubz and the legendary KRS-One.
As well as making good music Matt Henshaw and Reggiimental are both supporters of the Love Music Hate Racism Campaign. These positive vibes must be working as their music is so uplifting and inspiring! The new single ‘When I Close My Eyes’ has a distinct 60’s vibe with its infectious organ riffs, catchy hook-line and a super sick flow from ReggiiMental. ‘When I Close My Eyes’ comes with a great music video and is the first track to be taken from the forthcoming EP ‘The FirePit’ which is released in April 2011.
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