Bradford’s finest export-The Bad Boy Chiller Crew land at the Middlesborough Empire for a night of club-charged anthems, tongue-in-cheek lyricism, and addictive basslines.
The Yorkshire rap collective comprised of Gareth “GK” Kelly, Kane Welsh, and Sam “Clive” Robinson rose to fame with online pranks videos chronicling their debauched antics. Taking influence from the bassline house and M.C culture they grew up with, they’ve evolved their own sound, lacing pacey 4×4 beats with frantic ear-worm hooks. Embracing the term ‘charva’ as a way of life, they channel nuances and absurdities of northern street life into hugely addictive tunes.
Nominated for Group of The Year at the BRIT Awards in 2023, the crew arrived at the esteemed red carpet via horse and carriage. Their debut album “Disrespectful” reached #2 on the Official Album Charts, and UK Top 10 release “BMW” was one of 2022’s bestselling singles. They have blown away audiences at Primavera Sound, Glastonbury and Parklife.
Taking commercial glory to a new high, the group are touring with their album ‘Influential’ which features singles “When It Rains It Pours”, “Jurgen Kropper’ and club banger ‘Slidin’, marking the beginnings of a fresh chapter for the boys.
Bad Boy Chiller Crew are playing 16th March 2024 – 7:00 pm
The Middlesbrough Empire 14+