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MC D - aka Darren Justin James - sits in that under-documented pocket of early 90s UK rap where britcore, breakbeat hardcore and nascent jungle bled over. Before later London Convention and Silent Eclipse affiliations, he cut 'M.C.'s / How Many Miles?' came in 1991, a raw, London-bred slice nodding to US golden-era cadence but yet more down to ride UK production grit. Its stripped drum programming and direct mic presence place it squarely in the transitional period between warehouse culture and rap crews finding their footing outside the American shadow. James would go on to orbit projects like Silent Eclipse (signed to 4th & Broadway in the mid-90s) and contribute across underground circuits rather than chase mainstream visibility.
Tracklist
1.M.C.'s 04:30
2. How Many Miles? Cut 2 04:05
3. How Many Miles ? Cut 1 05:16
4. How Many Miles? Cut 1 (Instrumental) 05:12