Aykz

Aykz still known as AK (moneyslave) is one of UKs hardest artist / songwriters. Growing up in St albans he has managed to spread his name across UK from "back in the pirate radio grime days" in 2005 all the way through up until youtube and digital platforms. AK But Not The Gun Vol.1 was the first mixtape he released in 2013 which he sold 4000 physical copies (cd's), hand to hand sales. The mixtape was later put on his Soundcloud and DAT PIFF website. AK made his name as a Grime MC through pirate radio, rapping on the streets and myspace but mainly word of mouth based soley on his energy, presence and live freestyles. Put a beat on anywhere anytime and Aykz will tear it up with his direct lyrics, brazen flows and distinctive husky voice. This is why he suits drill beats so well because of his grime/greezy background. Aykz paints a real life picture in every one of his lyrics with ease as he spits about what he has lived. His pain and his passion shines through his voice making his music great to workout to. His passion for music began from young days listening to genres such as, old school hip hop, R n B and Reggae. Aykz says "he vividly remembers rapping along to the Snoop Dogg album "The Last Meal" and an Eminem album called "off the walls" back in the cassette days. Then came along UK Garage and as soon as I heard the first grime beat which I think was Eskimo or Creeper, I became an MC. I didnt care what the genre was called all I knew was at 140 bpm, I'm that guy".