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30 Nov 2024

Stevie Hyper D: the story of pioneering jungle MC

Sports reporter

He’s been described as the MC that inspired the likes of Stormzy, Wiley and Heartless Crew.

Stevie Hyper D was a vibrant and charismatic MC who gained iconic status in the mid nineties, during the rise of Jungle music.

He was the underground hero of the scene but Hyper D died at the age of just 31 in 1998.

Now a film about his life, career and his impact on a whole generation of dance music lovers is out.