Scrufizzer
{{short description|British musician}}
{{Lead too short|date=May 2020}}
{{EngvarB|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Scrufizzer
| image = Scrufizzer.jpg
| caption =
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| birth_name = Amary Lorenzo
| alias = Fizzyflow
| origin = West Ealing, West London
| instrument = {{flatlist|
- drum machine
- keyboards
- sampler
- synthesizer
- vocals
}}
| genre = {{hlist|British hip hop|grime|dance-pop}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Rapper
- MC
- singer-songwriter
- record producer
- composer
}}
| years_active = 2008–present
| label = Black Butter Records
Stay Fizzy Records
Ministry of Sound
| website =
}}
Amary Lorenzo, better known as Scrufizzer, is an English rapper, MC, singer-songwriter, and record producer from West London. He first gained recognition as a grime producer{{Cite web|last=Ldn|first=Shan|date=2017|title=Scrufizzer & Stimpy on playing festivals and tropical grime|url=https://guap.co.uk/scrufizzer-scrufizzer-stimpy-playing-festivals-tropical-grime/|url-status=live|website=GUAP|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112005258/https://guap.co.uk/scrufizzer-scrufizzer-stimpy-playing-festivals-tropical-grime/}} before building a reputation for his bashment-influenced flow and versatility.{{Cite web|date=2017-11-22|title=10 of the Best Scrufizzer Tracks|url=https://versus.uk.com/2017/11/10-best-scrufizzer-tracks/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=VERSUS|language=en-GB|archive-date=26 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326060658/https://versus.uk.com/2017/11/10-best-scrufizzer-tracks/|url-status=live}}
Career
Scrufizzer, a member of the production group Funkystepz, released his first mixtape entitled My First Steps{{cite web|title=MR SCRUFIZZER – MY 1ST STEPZ PROMO CD (MIXED BY DJ VECTRA)|url=http://hoodtapes.co.uk/mr-scrufizzer-my-1st-stepz-promo-cd-mixed-by-dj-vectra/|website=Hoodtapes.co.uk|accessdate=29 January 2010|archive-date=7 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407091912/http://hoodtapes.co.uk/mr-scrufizzer-my-1st-stepz-promo-cd-mixed-by-dj-vectra/|url-status=live}} in 2007. With support ranging from Zane Lowe and Annie Mac to Dizzee Rascal, Ed Sheeran and Wiley, Scrufizzer has gone on to perform with top names, including Wiley and DJ Cameo as well as opening for Kendrick Lamar in shows across the UK.{{cite web|title=Cameo to DJ for Scrufizzer on Kendrick Lamar tour|url=http://thehubentertainment.com/wordpress/cameo-to-dj-for-scrufizzer-on-kendrick-lamar-tour/|website=Thehubentertainment.com|accessdate=13 December 2013|archive-date=27 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027161814/http://thehubentertainment.com/wordpress/cameo-to-dj-for-scrufizzer-on-kendrick-lamar-tour/|url-status=live}} BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ, DJ Cameo, joined the Kendrick Lamar tour as Scrufizzer's DJ, and has called Scrufizzer his protégé. In a January 2013 interview, Rock Feedback claimed Scrufizzer to have "the quickest flow in the game right now, and with it, Scrufizzer has become one of the most exciting prospects in the grime scene."{{cite web|last=Mike|first=Harounoff|title=Inspiration: Scrufizzer|url=http://www.rockfeedback.com/index.php/magazine/detail/inspiration-scrufizzer|website=Rockfeedback.com|accessdate=11 January 2013|archive-date=23 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323023948/http://www.rockfeedback.com/index.php/magazine/detail/inspiration-scrufizzer|url-status=live}}
Scrufizzer has appeared on tracks of high-profile artists, including "Guts N' Glory" by Dizzee Rascal,{{cite web|title=DIZZEE RASCAL FT. SCRUFIZZER – GUTS N' GLORY (TAKEN FROM DIRTEETV.COM THE MIXTAPE)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFervTSARwM|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=22 December 2011|archive-date=8 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108184033/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFervTSARwM&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}} "Werkin Girls" by Angel Haze,{{cite web|title=Angel Haze Feat Scrufizzer – Werkin Girls (Remix)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8i4MSO5aAo|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=6 December 2012|archive-date=19 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219200535/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8i4MSO5aAo&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}} "Kingpin" by DJ Friction & Skream,{{cite web|title=Friction & Skream – Kingpin (Ft. Scrufizzer, P Money & Riko Dan) (Official Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sey_0rJZzg|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=4 March 2013|archive-date=6 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306032932/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sey_0rJZzg&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}} M. J. Cole's "Southern Electric",{{cite web|title=MJ Cole & Scrufizzer "Southern Electric"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfRq3TKRLs8|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=17 September 2011|archive-date=21 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921062243/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfRq3TKRLs8&gl=US&hl=en&has_verified=1|url-status=live}} and Loadstar's "Do You Feel Me".{{cite web|title=Loadstar – Do You Feel Me Feat. Scrufizzer|url=https://soundcloud.com/loadstar/loadstar-do-you-feel-me|website=Soundcloud.com|accessdate=14 May 2013|archive-date=9 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109001531/https://soundcloud.com/loadstar/loadstar-do-you-feel-me|url-status=live}} Scrufizzer also featured on Toddla T & Cleo Sol's "Code to Crack" which received its first radio play by MistaJam. He appeared on Lunar C's track "Back on the Step" alongside Mic Righteous and on Danny Brown's 2013 album Old. Other collaborations include DJ Cameo alongside Maxsta, Kozzie and Dot Rotten.
With his trademark "fizzy flow",{{cite web|last=Pratt|first=Josh|title=Interview: Scrufizzer (HTF Exclusive)|url=http://www.hitthefloor.com/music/urban/interview-scrufizzer-htf-exclusive/|website=Hitthefloor.com|date=21 January 2013 |accessdate=21 January 2013|archive-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209174404/http://www.hitthefloor.com/music/urban/interview-scrufizzer-htf-exclusive/|url-status=live}} Scrufizzer combines rap with modern grime, which led The Guardian to name him one of the "ones to watch in 2013".{{cite news|last=Beaumont-Thomas|first=Ben|title=One's To Watch in 2013: Scrufizzer|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/jan/01/ones-watch-2013-scrufizzer|accessdate=1 January 2013|location=London|newspaper=The Guardian|date=1 January 2013|archive-date=1 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001004931/http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/jan/01/ones-watch-2013-scrufizzer|url-status=live}}
Scrufizzer's debut single "Rap Rave" was released on 28 January 2013 on Stay Fizzy Records/Ministry of Sound.{{cite web|title=21st Nov: Scrufizzer unveils 'Rap Rave' video|url=http://machinemanagement.co.uk/21st-Nov-Scrufizzer-unveils-Rap-Rave-video|website=Machinemanagement.co.uk|accessdate=21 November 2012|archive-date=26 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226145313/http://www.machinemanagement.co.uk/21st-Nov-Scrufizzer-unveils-Rap-Rave-video|url-status=live}} The Independent said that Scrufizzer "might, perhaps be considered one of the highest rated young MCs to be part of this new wave."{{cite news|last=Lewis|first=Jamie|title=Scrufizzer interview: The inner circle of grime|url=http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/19/scrufizzer-interview-the-inner-circle-of-grime/|accessdate=19 December 2012|location=London|newspaper=The Independent|archive-date=21 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221014250/http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/19/scrufizzer-interview-the-inner-circle-of-grime/|url-status=dead}} "Rap Rave", produced by Paperbwoy, shows off Scrufizzer's distinct 'fizzy flow' and spitting techniques. In early 2013, BBC 1xtra's Nick Bright reckoned that Scrufizzer was the fastest spitter in the UK.{{cite web|title=Scrufizzer brings Breakfast for Nick Bright|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01plft8|publisher=BBC|accessdate=5 January 2013|archive-date=26 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326060700/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01plft8|url-status=live}}
On 21 May 2013, Scrufizzer signed with UK label Black Butter Records via Polydor Records, and released the single "Kick It" in October 2013.{{cite web|title=21st May: Scrufizzer signs with Black Butter Records|url=http://machinemanagement.co.uk/21st-May-Scrufizzer-signs-with-Black-Butter-Records|website=Machinemanagement.co.uk|accessdate=21 May 2013|archive-date=26 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226150744/http://www.machinemanagement.co.uk/21st-May-Scrufizzer-signs-with-Black-Butter-Records|url-status=live}} The song charted at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/26910/scrufizzer/ |title=SCRUFIZZER | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company |website=Official Charts |access-date=3 February 2021 |archive-date=13 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213140614/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/26910/scrufizzer/ |url-status=live }} The video for "Kick It" was produced by Zed Bias, directed by Mister Whitmore and released in August 2013. It was filmed in LA and features attractive girls all in the same dress, an homage to the Robert Palmer video for "Addicted to Love".
Scrufizzer appeared on the bill of many festivals during the summer of 2013, including FSTVL, Friday at London's Lovebox Festival, Global Gathering and the BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage Reading and Leeds Festival.{{Cite web|url=http://www.leedsfestival.com/line-up/artist/scrufizzer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511113634/http://www.leedsfestival.com/line-up/artist/scrufizzer|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-05-11|title=Scrufizzer | Leeds Festival 2013|date=11 May 2013}} He also performed at a Rudimental headline show at "Black Butter Records presents at Ibiza Rocks", and jumped on DJ Friction's set with a special performance of "Kingpin" and a freestyle at Creamfields and SW4 Festivals.
Politics
In November 2019, Scrufizzer helped relaunch the Grime4Corbyn campaign to encourage young people to register to vote.{{cite news|last1=Gayle|first1=Damien|last2=Hayes|first2=Georgina|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/24/grime4corbyn-rize-up-young-register-vote|title=Grime4Corbyn is revived as stars join Rize Up campaign to get young to vote|newspaper=The Guardian|date=24 November 2019|accessdate=1 December 2019|archive-date=28 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128100915/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/24/grime4corbyn-rize-up-young-register-vote|url-status=live}}
Discography
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=Mixtapes=
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| scope="row" | Fizzy Flow
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| scope="row" | Fizzy Flow 2
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=Singles=
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| scope="row"| Steam
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| scope="row"| Rap Rave
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| scope="row"| Kick It
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| scope="row"| Shizam (with Zed Bias and Stylo G)
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| scope="row"| Vibe On This
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| scope="row"| Remember Me
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| scope="row"| Bump & Grind" ft Vato Gonazles
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| scope="row"| Don't Need You" ft Eyez produced by Stimpy
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| scope="row"| Skank & Flex" ft Wax Motif Talki Knight
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| scope="row"| Man do Road " ft JME
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| scope="row"| one three nine ft Zeds Dead
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| scope="row"| Night rider" ft Ac Slater
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=Featured songs=
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| scope="row"| Guts N Glory – Dizzee Rascal feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Southern Electric – M. J. Cole feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| You Need Me, I Don't Need You (True Tiger Remix) – Ed Sheeran feat. Scrufizzer & Dot Rotten
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| scope="row"| Leave It Yeah (Remix) – Lethal Bizzle feat. Scrufizzer, Emmanuel Frimpong, JME, Face, Frisco & Flowdan
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| scope="row"| Werkin Girl – Angel Haze feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Put Your Bets On" – True Tiger feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Kingpin – Friction & Skream feat. Scrufizzer, P Money & Riko Dan
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| scope="row"| Do You Feel Me – Loadstar feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Code to Crack – Toddla T & Cleo Sol feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| "Dubstep" – Danny Brown feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Big Round & Juicy – Jaded feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| The Vibe – Motez feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| About This Thing - Young Franco feat. Scrufizzer{{cite web |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2017/10/get-familiar-the-best-new-australian-new-zealand-music-in-october-2017-pt-1/young-franco-scrufizzer-about-this-thing/ |title=Get Familiar: The Best New Australian & NZ Music in October 2017 Pt. 1 |work=Complex Australia |date=16 October 2017 |access-date=29 April 2021 |last=Pardalis|first= Dan}}
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| scope="row"| All About Paper – AC Slater & Basssboy feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim) – Vato Gonzalez feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Work It – Shockaddict feat. Scrufizzer
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| scope="row"| Move Over – Curbi feat. Scrufizzer
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References
{{reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/SCRUFIZZER?feature=mhee Scrufizzer Youtube Channel]
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