TY & Shortee Blitz

The Ascension Years

TY & Shortee Blitz

Those who got to witness this duo's early-stage performances were always drawn in by the joy, laughter and energy the pair could generate. This picture was taken in '95 as part of a shoot that was never used. And although they only released one EP together, both TY and Shortee would go on to play major roles in shaping the hip hop scene in the UK and beyond. TY was a British rapper, and Shortee Blitz is a British DJ, both influential figures in UK hip hop. Taken 1995