Wexford hip-hop dup The Ballyboyz have released their new track, Bad Crook. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Featuring Dee The Antisocial, who produces and raps, and his brother Spaceman Steve, who does most of the lyrics, the prolific pair describe Bad Crook as the soundtrack to a short film and a "creative journey through Irish history giving the viewer a glimpse at where the Ballyboyz might stand if they went back 100 years".
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In 2019 The Ballyboyz released three singles - Young Fellaz, Banned From Telly and You Know. 2020 saw the release of One, Get It On Tic and Bizarre World, featuring Bizarre of the multi-platinum selling group D12.
Kicks and Balloween were released in 2021 and most recently their track You Know the Name featured on the hit AMC/RTÉ drama KIN.
Tell us three things about yourself?
I'm Dee The Antisocial and I make the beats and rap for The Ballyboyz and have a recording studio in Wexford. I shoot camera for TV and produce all our own music videos. I used to paint graffiti and ended up in Banksy's house once. Long story.
How would you describe your music?
Old skool boom bap with a Celtic twist.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Big L, Nas, Mobb Deep, Wu Tang Clan, 36 Mafia, N.W.A., Gangstarr, Griselda, A Tribe Called Quest, OutKast, 50 Cent, Coolio, Lethal Dialect, Working Class Records, Sons Phonetic, Scary Eire and so many more.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Eminem at Punchestown with Xzibit, Cypress Hill and D12.
What was the first record you ever bought?
The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Kaught in da Ak - Das EFX.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I want me pot of gold, I ain't here to rot and grow old, you can't flip the 9th fold, But you can split the mind and soul, I don't hit the pipes, I roll, DNA inside these clothes, I hit them so ice that’s why they froze, Sub-zero in me flows" Spaceman Steve - One.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
2pac - Do 4 Love.
Where can people find your music/more information?
People can find our music videos on our Instagram @theballyboyz, on our YouTube channel or find us on Spotify. You can pick up some dope merch and support the boys on our website.
