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Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon

w/ Sparkz

Dr Syntax and Pete Cannon

Dr Syntax and Pete Cannon are a hip hop duo from Banbury and Blackpool respectively. Dr Syntax is the MC and Pete Cannon is the DJ/producer. While they are best known for their hip hop, their music incorporates elements of jungle, drum and bass, breakbeat and grime.

The pair have made music and performed together since 2009, when Pete produced most of Syntax's 'Benny Huge' album. Since then they have released three collaborative albums and two EPs, and have performed across the UK and Europe, including at festivals such as Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair and Outlook.

Previous collaborators include Del The Funky Homosapien, Dirty Dike and Lunar C.

Sparkz

Best known for lyrically annihilating our TV screens with his Manchester super collective - Levelz on Channel 4's Four to the Floor. Appearing on the first of Julie Adenuga's Apple Music Beats1 radio show and touring the world as front man for the widely credited 9-piece live hip-hop band "The Mouse Outfit". Not to forget being an integral part of DJ Yoda's "Breakfast of Champions" live show. Sparkz has also been releasing solo projects over the years, namely the trilogy of self-produced EP's, "Angels".