Since releasing his debut mixtape in 2014, RATBOY has exploded onto the music scene. In under a year the Essex newcomer, real name Jordan Cardy, has amassed a cult-like following on social media, signed to Parlophone Records and released debut single ‘Sign On’. Not bad for a lad who was allegedly fired from Wetherspoon’s for serving undercooked burgers.
His latest offering, the ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ mixtape, is an electric mix of lyricism, beats and spoken word samples that describes a generation in turmoil. Cardy presents a frank depiction of life in Broken Britain and in the space of 23 minutes he manages to address everything from “Cameron’s cuts and the Queen’s criminals” to a “puffer jacket badman” wanting his money. Musically RATBOY pays homage to The Streets, Beastie Boys and The Clash by creating his own unique blend of hip-hop and punk. The resulting sound is inherently youthful and retains the sense of chaos that is ever present at his live shows.
You can listen to the mixtape below –
TRACKLIST:
Rat Boy Aint No Phoney
Knock Knock Knock
Interlude (70’s BBC)
Stick Up Kids
Interlude (B.A.B.Y)
Hit The Ground (The Sound)
Splendid Young Man
Interlude
Becca Becca Becca
Interlude (Girly Drinks Are Nice)
Violent Glare
Words by Ollie Plumb