Rider Shafique / Martin Melody / JSSO Project

Gloucester-based MC Rider Shafique has been influencing the local music scene for over a decade. In 2009, Rider and Mr Melody went on to record an album together as Black Canvas, released by Skool of Thought and Tayo’s Cool and Deadly Imprint.  

He’s now one of the South West’s most prolific and versatile MCs, with countless features spanning dancehall, dubstep, reggae, hip hop, drum and bass and more.