The Heavytrackerz are a group of record producers, songwriters and instrumentalists from Walthamstow, East London. The group currently consists of Lord Teedot, G.Tank and RasEye.1 HeavyTrackerz are often recognized as producers of singles for grime artists and UK rappers. Their songs are recognizable by a voice stating "trackerz" in time with the instrumental introduction. An example is clearly heard in the 2015 Dizzee Rascal single "Nutcrackerz".2
Notable productions
Meridian Dan's debut single "German Whip" (2014) peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. The track features vocals from Jme and Big H.3
Stormzy's single "Standard"4 and Big Narstie's track "Woah" on Dice Recordings were also produced by The Heavytrackerz.5
Dizzee Rascal's single "Nutcrackerz", the name in reference to the producers, is a re-imagining of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
References
References
- "DirectLyrics Interviews The HeavyTrackerz: On UK Chart Success, "Old Habits" & Possible Ed Sheeran Collaboration!". Directlyrics.com. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- "Dizzee Rascal ft. Giggs - Nutcrackerz (Official Video)". YouTube. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- "Artists". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- "TMS Catches up with: The Heavytrackerz - the Music Spot". The Music Spot. 5 November 2014. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014.
- "Big Narstie | Woah [Music Video]: SBTV". YouTube. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2020.