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Amy True has been described as “one of the most influential and talked aboutpersonalities in the Hip Hop, Soul, and Jazz scene,” delivering a fusion of progressive sounds alongside a steady stream of rebellious socio-political rapand soulful melodic song since the late 2000s.
Named ‘One to Watch’ by the MOBO Awards, with early projects Subject of MyEnvironment and Tryna Get By, she later became a member of heavyweight rap group Caxton Press, winning Best Hip Hop Album for Shame The Devil by Wordplay Magazine in 2012. In 2017, she published her much-acclaimed debut solo album Eleven, showcasing Amy True’s unique crossover of genres, unifying soul and hip hop with features from renowned jazz musicians including Nubya Garcia, Joe Armon-Jones (Ezra Collective), Shabaka Hutchins, and Biscuit (Speakers Corner Quartet).
Throughout her career, Amy True has continued to place herself at the forefront of socially conscious movements. Her back catalogue is packed with collaborations alongside fellow advocates of change, including being an integral part of dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah’s album Revolutionary Minds, both as a vocalist on the project and in his live tour band. Collaborations furtherinclude working with Dele Sosimi to celebrate the Black President Fela Kuti, and she has been supported by UK rap artists Rodney P and the late TY for hertalent and craft. She has supported acts such as Public Enemy (“Amy True is so dope” – Chuck D,Public Enemy), Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def, Ra The Rugged Man, Jedi Mind Tricks,Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, and Immortal Technique, among many others.Amy True can also be found featured on albums with hip hop artist Akala, Logic,and iconic group Asian Dub Foundation, and as a member of the collective ThePeople’s Army, working together to provide unity, understanding, and positivesocial change through music, arts, and education.
