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Stevie Hyper D, a lyrical force and a key figure in the rise of UK drum and bass, is the subject of a new documentary film titled 'Hyper: The Stevie Hyper D Story'. The Kickstarter campaign for this project aims to fund its production, with the goal of shedding light on Stevie's impact on music and culture.
The film, directed by Jamie Ross-Hulme, in collaboration with Stevie's nephew Darrell Austin, promises to be a powerful tribute to a true pioneer of British music. It will explore Stevie's life, his groundbreaking MC style, and his role in popularizing jungle and drum and bass music.
The documentary uses unseen footage of 90s London and the underground rave scene, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. It also features interviews with legends from London's music culture, brought together for the first time in this way.
Stevie Hyper D's untimely death at the age of 31, just as he was on the brink of mainstream success, was a tragic loss for the jungle scene and beyond. His story, however, lives on, and this film aims to bring it to a broader audience.
The Kickstarter campaign offers opportunities to grab exclusive merchandise, including Stevie Hyper D records, cassettes, clothing, and more. By backing the project, individuals are helping to bring the film to life and becoming part of a movement to immortalize Stevie's impact on the global music scene.
The creative process of the documentary evolved over time to become a personal journey for Darrell Austin, as he opened up about his own struggles with grief and mental health. The partnership between Darrell and Jamie resulted in a documentary that authentically captures Stevie's life and contributions to music culture.
'Hyper: The Stevie Hyper D Story' honours Stevie's memory and cements his place as a pivotal figure in UK music history. It is set to be a powerful tribute to a true pioneer of British music, with Stevie Hyper D's spirit living on in the artists he inspired.
The Kickstarter campaign aims to fund music clearances, archive access, legal costs, and a special edition Blu-Ray release of the documentary. With the support of the music community and fans alike, this film promises to be a fitting tribute to a man who set the stage for future generations of artists.
[1] Stevie Hyper D was a lyrical force, with a groundbreaking MC style that set the stage for future generations of artists. [2] Darrell Austin reached out to Jamie Ross-Hulme due to his deep knowledge of London's music history. [3] The Kickstarter campaign aims to fund music clearances, archive access, legal costs, and a special edition Blu-Ray release of the documentary 'HYPER: THE STEVIE HYPER D STORY'. [4] The documentary's production team is opening Stevie's personal archive to tell his story in a respectful and professional manner. [5] The documentary film titled 'Hyper' focuses on Stevie Hyper D, a UK music pioneer. [6] The film aims to showcase Stevie Hyper D, an artist who was not widely seen on camera before, existing only via audio recordings from bootleg rave tapes. [7] The Kickstarter campaign provides opportunities to grab exclusive merchandise and be among the first to see the documentary. [8] The documentary 'HYPER: THE STEVIE HYPER D STORY' combines archive footage with a narrative-driven, talking heads approach. [9] 'HYPER: THE STEVIE HYPER D STORY' honours Stevie's memory and cements his place as a pivotal figure in UK music history. [10] Stevie Hyper D passed away in 1998, before the digital and social media explosion of the noughties. [11] The Kickstarter campaign offers fans and newcomers alike the chance to be a part of the project and help bring Stevie's story to the world. [12] The creative process of the documentary evolved over time to become a personal journey for Darrell Austin, as he opened up about his own struggles with grief and mental health. [13] This film is set to be a powerful tribute to a true pioneer of British music, with Stevie Hyper D's spirit living on in the artists he inspired. [14] The director of the film, Jamie Ross-Hulme, collaborated with Stevie's nephew Darrell Austin in 2012. [15] The contributors for the documentary are legends from London's music culture, brought together for the first time in this way. [16] By backing the Kickstarter project, individuals are helping to bring the film to life and becoming part of a movement to immortalize Stevie's impact on the global music scene.
[1] With his groundbreaking MC style, Stevie Hyper D made significant contributions to the evolution of music, serving as a lyrical force.[2] Darrell Austin, seeking to preserve his uncle's legacy, approached Jamie Ross-Hulme due to the director's in-depth knowledge of London's music history for the production of the documentary.
