MckNasty: Power Up Music Creator
MckNasty
Jazz/Hip-Hop
One of the most charismatic characters in uk live music he has built a reputation for bringing a palpable energy to every stage he graces.
Starting his professional career at 15 recording on Keziah Jones’ seminal album “Black Orpheus”, MckNasty’s performances captivate audiences whether solo or as the host of his fireball sessions. As a musical director, MckNasty tasked himself with disrupting the status quo when it comes to live hip hop performance, translating the energy from recording to live via full band. MckNasty bought a palpable live aesthetic to British Urban music with Wretch, Devlin and Stormzy, a talent that turned Tinie Tempah’s stages into a full-on Rock concert selling out UK arenas, MckNastys musical direction and arrangment talents across genres have transformed the live performances of Lion Babe, Joel Compass, Naughty Boy, Rosie Lowe, Eliza (Lovechild) amongst others.
These skills were also prevalent in his work on the theatre production, Sylvia at The Old Vic.
“I want to take everything I’ve learned and channel that energy into the relationship between an artist and their audience, on record, and on stage.”
“Power Up gives me the chance to elevate my musical career and set a precedent for musicians like me, an opportunity to exemplify change to a younger generation” MckNasty