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Rebel MC

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The '80s popster turned proto-jungle revolutionary was born Michael West in 1965 in London. He formed Double Trouble in the early '80s with Michael Menson and Leigh Guest, releasing the ska-pop hit "Street Tuff." Rebel MC later gained fame in England as a pop-rapper, but by 1991 he had released Black Meaning Good, an album that presaged jungle with hardcore techno married to dub basslines and ragga toasters such as Barrington Levy and P.P. Arnold. His 1992 singles "Rich Ah Getting Richer" and "Humanity" also showed the new direction. "Code Red" -- released as Conquering Lion -- became an outright jungle smash in 1994, bringing the jungle movement to the British masses. ~ John Bush, Rovi

Genres

: jungle hip house acid house chicago house

Total plays

15.5 million
Updated on 2025-07-31

Country

United Kingdom

Monthly listeners

67,482

Followers

8,693

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    London
    3,462 listeners
  2. Netherlands
    Amsterdam
    2,627 listeners
  3. Netherlands
    Rotterdam
    2,091 listeners
  4. United Kingdom
    Birmingham
    1,390 listeners
  5. United Kingdom
    Manchester
    1,705 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
UK Allstars - Congo Natty Meets Benny Page Remix
UK Allstars - Congo Natty Meets Benny Page Remix
3,761,799 4:55 2021-01-22
Street Tuff - Scar Extended Mix
Street Tuff - Scar Extended Mix
3,218,389 4:58 1989-01-01
Street Tuff
Street Tuff
2,155,071 3:28 1989-01-01
Jah Warriors - Benny Page Remix
Jah Warriors - Benny Page Remix
1,882,701 4:01 2013-07-05
Exodus - Kindred Spirit Dub
Exodus - Kindred Spirit Dub
1,184,815 7:47 2012-04-17
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Mix 2
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Mix 2
469,185 4:57 1989-01-01
Champion Deejay - Shy FX Mix
Champion Deejay - Shy FX Mix
288,280 4:44 2009-12-14
Just Keep Rockin
Just Keep Rockin
281,627 3:25 1989-01-01
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Remix
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Remix
281,627 3:26 1989-01-01
Exodus - Kindread Spirit Mix Extended
Exodus - Kindread Spirit Mix Extended
190,618 7:05 2020-06-26
UK Allstars - Congo Natty Meets Benny Page Remix - Mixed
UK Allstars - Congo Natty Meets Benny Page Remix - Mixed
155,337 0:59 2021-01-22
Wardance - Serial Killaz VIP
Wardance - Serial Killaz VIP
135,835 5:27 2014-06-23
Jah Warriors - Serial Killerz Remix
Jah Warriors - Serial Killerz Remix
118,625 5:16 2013-07-05
Street Tuff
Street Tuff
114,670 2:32 2022-12-02
Tribal Base
Tribal Base
98,373 4:17 1991-01-01
Jah Warriors - Radio Edit
Jah Warriors - Radio Edit
92,999 3:38 2013-07-05
Wickedest Sound
Wickedest Sound
92,682 4:02 1991-01-01
UK Allstars - Machinedrum Remix
UK Allstars - Machinedrum Remix
61,017 4:49 2013-07-05
Better World
Better World
52,965 3:40 1990-01-01
Jah Warriors - Joker's Space Cake Remix
Jah Warriors - Joker's Space Cake Remix
49,480 4:45 2013-07-05
Junglist - DJ Zinc Remix
Junglist - DJ Zinc Remix
48,539 6:24 1995-01-01
Street Tuff - Double Trouble Remix
Street Tuff - Double Trouble Remix
45,565 2:49 2023-02-03
Street Tuff
Street Tuff
44,788 3:03 2024-09-27
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Extended Mix
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Extended Mix
32,482 5:42 1989-01-01
Mind Control
Mind Control
28,814 5:41 2013-06-14
Phenomenon One - Benny Page Remix
Phenomenon One - Benny Page Remix
27,545 4:05 2013-06-14
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Mix
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Mix
25,454 3:14 1989-01-01
Junglist
Junglist
24,998 5:57 1995-01-01
The Wickedest Sound - Don Gorgon Mix
The Wickedest Sound - Don Gorgon Mix
22,505 6:34 1991-01-01
Comin' On Strong
Comin' On Strong
21,211 4:23 1990-01-01
Street Tuff - Norman Cook Mix
Street Tuff - Norman Cook Mix
19,850 5:22 1989-01-01
Just Keep Rockin' - Robin Albers Mix
Just Keep Rockin' - Robin Albers Mix
17,890 5:17 1989-01-01
Jamaica
Jamaica
17,768 7:47 2022-02-25
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Mix
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Mix
16,558 4:59 1989-01-01
Culture
Culture
15,767 3:57 1991-01-01
Black Meaning Good
Black Meaning Good
15,179 3:18 1991-01-01
Street Tuff - Robin Albers Mix
Street Tuff - Robin Albers Mix
12,280 5:39 1989-01-01
Rebel Music
Rebel Music
9,581 5:11 1990-01-01
Rebel Music
Rebel Music
9,577 5:10 2005-01-01
Jahovia
Jahovia
9,498 4:00 2013-07-29
Street Tuff - Extended Club Mix
Street Tuff - Extended Club Mix
9,391 5:03 1989-01-01
Keep On Steppin'
Keep On Steppin'
9,334 1:51 1991-01-01
Soul Rebel
Soul Rebel
9,294 5:41 1991-01-01
Test The Champion
Test The Champion
9,267 3:57 1991-01-01
I Can't Get No Sleep
I Can't Get No Sleep
8,971 4:01 1992-01-01
Street Tuff - Bass Heavy Mix
Street Tuff - Bass Heavy Mix
8,708 5:37 1989-01-01
Better World - Peace Mix
Better World - Peace Mix
8,645 3:40 1990-01-01
Introduction
Introduction
8,288 1:09 2013-11-02
Tribal Base - Foundation Mix
Tribal Base - Foundation Mix
8,272 6:43 1991-01-01
Humanity
Humanity
8,090 3:24 1992-01-01
Live Good
Live Good
8,065 5:33 1991-01-01
Rich Ah Getting Richer
Rich Ah Getting Richer
7,876 4:15 1992-01-01
Jahovia
Jahovia
7,759 3:46 1992-01-01
Jahovia
Jahovia
7,754 3:44 2005-01-01
No Man Is An Island
No Man Is An Island
7,203 4:28 1991-01-01
Soul Sister
Soul Sister
6,968 3:57 1991-01-01
Music Is The Key
Music Is The Key
6,892 4:26 1990-01-01
Street Tuff - Ruff Mix
Street Tuff - Ruff Mix
6,859 4:17 1989-01-01
Bass Overload
Bass Overload
6,833 4:59 2012-08-13
Street Tuff Reloaded
Street Tuff Reloaded
6,773 3:07 2004-01-01
MC²
MC²
6,317 4:46 1990-01-01
Word Of The Ghetto
Word Of The Ghetto
5,910 4:13 1991-01-01
Tribal Base - Foundation Edit
Tribal Base - Foundation Edit
5,261 4:00 1991-01-01
Afrikan
Afrikan
5,165 2:32 1991-01-01
Cockney Rhythm
Cockney Rhythm
5,088 4:59 1990-01-01
Love?
Love?
5,044 3:37 1990-01-01
Commin' Brand New
Commin' Brand New
4,926 5:14 1990-01-01
Revolution
Revolution
4,639 4:40 1992-01-01
The Wickedest Sound - Swemix Remix
The Wickedest Sound - Swemix Remix
4,563 6:21 1991-01-01
Phenomenon One
Phenomenon One
4,542 3:35 2013-06-14
The Wickedest Sound - Soundclash Mix
The Wickedest Sound - Soundclash Mix
4,497 6:29 1991-01-01
Street Tuff - Longsy D'Mix
Street Tuff - Longsy D'Mix
4,403 5:16 1989-01-01
Storytime
Storytime
4,343 4:11 1990-01-01
I Can't Get No Sleep - Jungle Fever Mix
I Can't Get No Sleep - Jungle Fever Mix
4,283 5:44 1992-01-01
Street Tuff - Norman Cook Instrumental
Street Tuff - Norman Cook Instrumental
4,059 5:10 1989-01-01
(What Is It?) The Future
(What Is It?) The Future
3,798 4:31 1990-01-01
Creation Rebel
Creation Rebel
3,771 3:58 1992-01-01
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Dub
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Dub
3,701 3:35 1989-01-01
The Wickedest Sound - Instrumental
The Wickedest Sound - Instrumental
3,570 6:33 1991-01-01
African
African
3,313 4:52 1992-01-01
Set Yourself Free
Set Yourself Free
3,285 5:02 1990-01-01
Humanity - Bass Till Your Head Bust Mix
Humanity - Bass Till Your Head Bust Mix
3,102 3:24 1992-01-01
Better World
Better World
2,983 4:45 1990-01-01
The Governments Fail
The Governments Fail
2,976 4:10 1992-01-01
Rich Ah Getting Richer - Orchestral Edit
Rich Ah Getting Richer - Orchestral Edit
2,831 3:36 1992-01-01
Phenomenon One - Vip Mix
Phenomenon One - Vip Mix
2,740 5:08 2013-09-06
Phenomenon One - 2017 Vip Mix
Phenomenon One - 2017 Vip Mix
2,739 4:58 2017-01-06
Rich Ah Getting Richer - B-Line Ruff Neck Edit
Rich Ah Getting Richer - B-Line Ruff Neck Edit
2,657 4:15 1992-01-01
Power To The People
Power To The People
2,499 4:06 1992-01-01
Let Jah Light Shine
Let Jah Light Shine
2,455 4:36 1992-01-01
Street Tuff - Time To Rock - The Trouble Dub
Street Tuff - Time To Rock - The Trouble Dub
2,449 3:09 1989-01-01
Comin' On Strong - Ruff Neck Mix
Comin' On Strong - Ruff Neck Mix
2,205 7:05 1990-01-01
Rich Ah Getting Richer - Orchestral Mix
Rich Ah Getting Richer - Orchestral Mix
2,141 6:00 1992-01-01
Street Tuff - Club Mix
Street Tuff - Club Mix
2,064 3:26 1989-01-01
Street Tuff
Street Tuff
1,998 3:10 2025-07-18
Revelation Time
Revelation Time
1,734 3:40 1992-01-01
Just Keep Rockin' - DMC Mix
Just Keep Rockin' - DMC Mix
1,671 6:07 1989-01-01
Humanity - Bass Till Your Head Bust Extended Mix
Humanity - Bass Till Your Head Bust Extended Mix
1,588 5:41 1992-01-01
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Remix 2
Just Keep Rockin' - Hip House Remix 2
1,464 5:24 1989-01-01
Street Tuff Reloaded - Krunchie Remix
Street Tuff Reloaded - Krunchie Remix
1,459 3:20 2004-01-01
Jamaica - Message Riddim
Jamaica - Message Riddim
1,324 7:47 2023-09-01
Creation Rebel In Dub
Creation Rebel In Dub
1,276 4:18 1992-01-01
Rich Ah Getting Richer - Soldier Mix
Rich Ah Getting Richer - Soldier Mix
1,221 7:33 1992-01-01
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Dub
Just Keep Rockin' - Sk'ouse Dub
1,211 2:53 1989-01-01
Phenomenon One - Trap Mix
Phenomenon One - Trap Mix
1,126 5:06 2013-06-14
Humanity - Revival Pressure Mix
Humanity - Revival Pressure Mix
1,091 5:31 1992-01-01
Free Like Jah
Free Like Jah
< 1000 3:30 2007-01-01
The Governments Fail - Counteraction Mix
The Governments Fail - Counteraction Mix
< 1000 3:47 1992-01-01
The Wickedest Sound - The Buff-Buff Mix
The Wickedest Sound - The Buff-Buff Mix
< 1000 5:30 1991-01-01
The Wickedest Sound - Swemix Instrumental
The Wickedest Sound - Swemix Instrumental
< 1000 6:21 1991-01-01
Black Meaning Good - Slavery Mix
Black Meaning Good - Slavery Mix
< 1000 7:07 1991-01-01
Black Meaning Good - Dictionary Black Mix
Black Meaning Good - Dictionary Black Mix
< 1000 6:10 1991-01-01
Rebel Music - Rebel-ism Mix
Rebel Music - Rebel-ism Mix
< 1000 3:43 1990-01-01
Rebel Music - The Article Mix
Rebel Music - The Article Mix
< 1000 3:57 1990-01-01
Rebel Music - Rebel-ism Extended Mix
Rebel Music - Rebel-ism Extended Mix
< 1000 5:46 1990-01-01
Rebel Music - The Article Extended Mix
Rebel Music - The Article Extended Mix
< 1000 5:10 1990-01-01
Culture - Dance Hall Mix
Culture - Dance Hall Mix
< 1000 4:01 1990-01-01
Culture - Dance Hall Extended Mix
Culture - Dance Hall Extended Mix
< 1000 6:41 1990-01-01
Better World - Jungle Mix
Better World - Jungle Mix
< 1000 4:47 1990-01-01
Better World - Afrika Jazz Mix
Better World - Afrika Jazz Mix
< 1000 3:12 1990-01-01
Better World - Revvin Mix
Better World - Revvin Mix
< 1000 3:29 1990-01-01
Better World - Rebel Reality Mix
Better World - Rebel Reality Mix
< 1000 4:53 1990-01-01
Better World - Humanity Mix
Better World - Humanity Mix
< 1000 4:50 1990-01-01
Better World - Revvin Instrumental
Better World - Revvin Instrumental
< 1000 4:39 1990-01-01
Better World - Humanity Instrumental
Better World - Humanity Instrumental
< 1000 4:49 1990-01-01
Better World - Extended Peace Mix
Better World - Extended Peace Mix
< 1000 4:45 1990-01-01
Rebel Music - From The Soul Mix
Rebel Music - From The Soul Mix
< 1000 4:39 1991-01-01
Tribal Base - In Full Swing Mix
Tribal Base - In Full Swing Mix
< 1000 6:16 1991-01-01
Tribal Base - Euro Mix
Tribal Base - Euro Mix
< 1000 6:03 1991-01-01
Tribal Base - Concrete Mix
Tribal Base - Concrete Mix
< 1000 4:55 1991-01-01
Rebel - Edit
Rebel - Edit
< 1000 2:20 2013-10-14
Mi Vida
Mi Vida
< 1000 3:54 2024-02-27
The Wickedest Sound
The Wickedest Sound
< 1000 6:32 1991-01-01
Under Me Sensi
Under Me Sensi
< 1000 5:17 1992-01-01

New releases

Street Tuff
Street Tuff
2025-07-18
[New State Entertainment]
Street Tuff
Street Tuff
2024-09-27
[New State Music]
Street Tuff (Double Trouble Remix)
Street Tuff (Double Trouble Remix)
2023-02-03
[New State Music]
Street Tuff
Street Tuff
2022-12-02
[New State Music]
Born Again
Born Again
2005-01-01
[New State Music]
Street Tuff Reloaded
Street Tuff Reloaded
2004-01-01
[New State Music]
Junglist
Junglist
1995-01-01
[New State Music]
Word Sound Power
Word Sound Power
1992-01-01
[New State Music]
Humanity / I Can't Get No Sleep
Humanity / I Can't Get No Sleep
1992-01-01
[New State Music]
Rich Ah Getting Richer
Rich Ah Getting Richer
1992-01-01
[New State Music]
The Governments Fail
The Governments Fail
1992-01-01
[New State Music]
Black Meaning Good (Remixes)
Black Meaning Good (Remixes)
1991-01-01
[New State Music]
The Wickedest Sound
The Wickedest Sound
1991-01-01
[New State Music]
Black Meaning Good
Black Meaning Good
1991-01-01
[New State Music]
Tribal Base
Tribal Base
1991-01-01
[New State Music]
The Wickedest Sound
The Wickedest Sound
1991-01-01
[EAMS]
Rebel Music
Rebel Music
1990-01-01
[New State Music]
Culture / Comin' On Strong
Culture / Comin' On Strong
1990-01-01
[New State Music]
Better World (Remixes)
Better World (Remixes)
1990-01-01
[New State Music]
Rebel Music
Rebel Music
1990-01-01
[New State Music]
Better World
Better World
1990-01-01
[New State Music]
Comin' On Strong
Comin' On Strong
1990-01-01
[EAMS]
Just Keep Rockin'
Just Keep Rockin'
1989-01-01
[New State Music]
Street Tuff
Street Tuff
1989-01-01
[New State Music]