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Envy - 20 Year Old Rapper and MC from Manchester
Stop Start presents Envy- aka Nicola Varley, a 20 yr-old rapper/ MC from Manchester. Already making big shockwaves on the grime and UK hip-hop scene, Envy waxes deep lyrical over the cool, smoky beats of Medasyn (Lady Sov/ Shystie), with a bold, unhurried flow that smacks of future stardom.
Writing lyrics from the age of 12, beginning with songs for singers, it wasn't until the age of 15, when she developed an interest in hip-hop that Envy decided to put her lyrics to rap beats. Influenced by artists such as Nas, TLC, Missy Elliot and Ms Dynamite, Envy developed a passion for rapping and began playing around with her flow developing her unique and original sound with every new track.
Her music profile was raised through her involvement in numerous rap battles taking place in and around Manchester. Winning the acclaimed freestyle competition
'Battlescars' in March 2006 brought Envy both respect and publicity, and this led to an entry into the 'Scribblejam qualifiers' in association with the jump off with some of the best battlers in the UK, followed by an invite to open the MOBO awards 2006. Envy stormed a string of recent gigs in Germany, London and her hometown, supporting 50 Cent's G-Unit in November to promote 'Tongue Twister'. She has also supported Kano as part of his 'Home Sweet Home' tour performing in front of thousands.
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