Memorex

Memorex (AKA Ajax, Echospeak, Dead Shifty, Israel Satan etc.) is a rapper from UK who has been active since 2000. He coined the term "gothic rap", his unique style of horrorcore: his style of hip-hop is boom bap beats with Castlevania-esque type melodies and samples. Sometimes nicknamed the Vampire of Rap, he is also known to be active in the field of Conscious Rap. He released his first single 'I Tried Sis' in early 2001 which was later included on his 2002 debut album 'Sweet Rapper Ain't Soft', both of which were originally only released on cassette. Since then he has released numerous studio albums, mixtapes and freestyle collections. He is probably most notable for his singles "Vampire Girl" and "Hey Girl." Memorex goes by many names. Based on different personalities he inhabits throughout various albums and projects, he is known as all of the following: Memorex, Ajax, Dead Shifty, Israel Satan, Echospeak, Nightmare Nadia/Nightmare Nad, The Woogyman, Slayed & Dead, Father Clockwork/Clockwork, Funeral/Atelier Funeral, Widowmaker, Wounded Church, Scissorman, Joan Fear, Piper Helliwell, Terry Fear, MC Meow, Sgt. Jacko, Shifty Harry.