MC Pitman explained

MC Pitman is a rapper and hip-hop producer from Coalville, Leicestershire, UK.

MC Pitman is the alter-ego of Styly Cee,^[1] a former Pirate Radio DJ based in Nottingham. Prior to creating Pitman, he was member of Lost Island,^[2] with another rapper called Frisco.

Pitman's music is a combination of American-style hip hop production, combined with humorous and satirical lyrics. He speaks with a prominent East Midlands English accent. Amongst his targets are UK group The Streets, pop rap and Tony Blair.^[3] He styles himself as a coal miner, and appears on stage and in videos dressed in a British Coal NCB Donkey Jacket, a hard hat with a lamp and a flask of tea. His face is often covered in coal dust.

Discography

Albums

• It Takes a Nation of Tossers, Son Records, 2003^[4]
• Pit Closure, Son Records, 2004^[5]
• The Dirty Helmet Sessions, Son Records, 2008

Singles

• "Phone Pitman 2" (7-inch), Son Records, 2002
• "Witness the Pitness" (7-inch), Son Records, 2002
• "It Takes Tea" (7-inch), Son Records, 2003
• "Music Maker" (7-inch), Son Records, 2007

External links

• Son Records
• BBC article

Notes and References

1. News: Pretty fly for a red, white and blue guy. 28 January 2005. The Times. 13 April 2019. en. 0140-0460.
2. Web site: Styly Cee Interview. Wilson. Jared. 15 January 2009. LeftLion. en. 13 April 2019.
3. News: Pitman. 6 December 2003. The Times. 2019-04-13. en. 0140-0460.
4. Web site: Pitman It Takes A Nation Of Tossers. Host. Vivian. 27 November 2003. XLR8R. en-us. 13 April 2019.
5. Web site: Album: Pitman. Gill. Andy. 5 November 2004. The Independent. en. 13 April 2019.