Luton hip hop producer releases new single '˜Alone' with Planet Asia

An ambitious Luton hip hop producer has created a new single to enter into the next Grammy awards.
Neil HannahNeil Hannah
Neil Hannah

Neil Hannah, 40, from Farley Hill, has collaborated with artist, Jason Green, aka California MC Planet Asia, to produce a new single called ‘Alone’, available on most digital music outlets.

The duo met backstage around one year ago at a Planet Asia show in London, and after sending Jason some beats, the pair decided to team up.

Neil, aka, ‘Grandmaster Hizzle’, said: “‘Alone’ is a mature, soulful tune that features musicians from all over the world, including Hollywood percussionist, Brian Kilgore, who provided percussion for most of Dr Dre’s productions.

“I felt so accomplished, because I mixed the track and brought together all of the musicians.”

Neil attended South Luton High School and met a friend at sixth form who had equipment for “making beats.”

He has since managed and promoted local Hip-Hop trio Phi- Life Cypher (2001-2012) who became featured MC’s on the first Gorillaz album, and he was also a roadie for North London MC Chester P from Taskforce (2014-2016), the tours taking Neil all over the UK and Europe and to conferences in LA, New York and Miami.

For young musicians, Neil advised: “Keep going; don’t let anyone say you can’t. Build a strategy and don’t simply do it for cash.

“Have faith in your ability but avoid diva behaviour – it’s such a small business. Be consistent.”

Neil is also planning to release a new album soon, called ‘Hizzlewood’ featuring a number of UK & USA MC’s, including Tenchoo and Big Tray Dee.

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