So Solid Crew don Megaman has admitted that he is proud to have paved the way for the likes of Wiley and Kano, saying it's "beautiful" that the UK garage outfit inspired some of the greatest UK wordsmiths. "Wiley said he made his songs by listening to ours," Megaman told The Sun. "It's the same generation inspiring each other. To have it coming from them and people like Kano and Lethal Bizzle, it's beautiful."
So Solid Crew recently released their 21 Seconds EP on streaming services and limited edition vinyl in celebration of the group being together for 21 years — and of course paying homage to their 2001-released No. 1 hit, "21 Seconds". Housed within a bespoke, cut-out sleeve, the vinyl includes the original "21 Seconds" anthem, along with alternate mixes and unreleased live cuts from the BBC archives.
Meanwhile, the popularity of the group and the inspiration they've given to the following generation of UK music legends doesn't seem to resonate with the whole collective.
"We're best known for '21 Seconds' so you have Harvey and Lisa singing it every weekend," Mega said, "but Kaish, the person who wrote the chorus, the most famous lines that everyone knows word for word, is sat in his house and doesn't get gigs. That's why I try and shine a light on the whole group and give everyone a chance. I want the real talent to get the recognition; the ones who wrote the songs."
Stream the 21 Seconds EP below and grab it on vinyl here.
