Bushkin Says He Started Grime – So Solid Didn’t Like This | Funky Dee & Chronik

UK Garage pioneer Bushkin of Heartless Crew sits down with Funky Dee and Chronik to reveal the real origins of the crew, growing up in North London, early rave culture, and the hustler mindset that shaped a generation. From roller skates to rewinds, Bushkin breaks down the energy, the movement, and how he helped change UK music forever. 💥 This is raw UK history—from house parties and jungle raves to iconic moments in garage, dancehall, and grime. Whether you remember the click suit era or you're discovering the culture now, this one’s for the archives. 🕓 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Bushkin joins Funky Dee & Chronik 1:21 - The energy that made Bushkin a legend 3:40 - Growing up in North London & early skating days 6:55 - School life, popularity, and early hustles 11:20 - The jungle rave era: Thursday to Sunday madness 15:04 - Starting Wicked Intention → Heartless Crew begins 18:42 - How Mo joined the crew and replaced Awan 23:33 - Chimes club era: earning respect in East London 26:55 - Playing empty rooms like Wembley Arena 30:11 - Hustling speakers, decks, and building their sound 33:28 - Ice cream van hustle and school money-making moves 36:40 - First shows, Lucazade bottle era, and house party takeovers 40:50 - Building legacy without money—just passion and grit ✅ Stay Connected With Us: 👉 Instagram:   / membarzonly   👉 Funky Dee:   / funkydeemusic   👉 Chronik:   / chronikslewdem4life   👉 Bushkin:   / mcbushkin   👉 Menace (Prod.):   / mrmennieofficial   Bushkin interview, Heartless Crew origin, UK garage legends, North London MCs, Jungle rave stories, UK music culture, Old school garage, Pirate radio UK, London rave scene, Early UK MCs, Grime origin stories, UK sound system culture, Funky Dee podcast, Chronik grime, Membarz Only interview, UK dancehall vibes, UK hustle culture, Mo Heartless Crew, Garage to grime, Real UK MCs, 90s UK rave, Roller skate stories UK, Reebok classics era, Lucazade bottle days, School hustles UK, Chimes club Hackney, Jungle to garage transition, MC Bushkin history, Funky Dee Chronik Bushkin, UK black culture icons, From jungle to garage, Hackney rave stories, Garage pioneers UK, Bushkin storytime, Early UK youth culture, Raver stories UK, Road culture UK, Ice cream van hustle, Carnival culture UK #Bushkin #HeartlessCrew #UKGarage #JungleMusic #UKPodcast #GrimeHistory #MembarzOnly #FunkyDee #Chronik #UKMusicScene #UKMCs #UKRaveCulture #NorthLondon #LondonMCs #BlackBritishCulture #PirateRadio #UKSoundSystem #OldSchoolUK #GarageMusic #RaveStories #MOHistory #RoadmanCulture #DancehallUK #JungleRave #HackneyRave #TottenhamMCs #LegendaryMCs #ClickSuitEra #UKHustlerSpirit #CarnivalStories #LucazadeBottleEra #UKRapCulture #RaveToRiches #MoHeartless #90sGarageUK #SchoolHustles #IceCreamVanStories Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Membarz Only or its affiliates. The platform serves as a space for open discussion, debate, and entertainment, and does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made during the show. Viewer discretion is advised.