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Smith And Mighty: Bristol Rising

John McCready, The Face, 1988

Coming from the same sound system roots as Soul II Soul, dance producers Smith And Mighty are at the centre of a thriving West Country scene that fuses hip hop beats, reggae basslines and classic pop melodies. Now, after three years independent activity, the Bristol sound is ready to go overground.

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