'MC Spyda aka BLACK TARANTULA member of Basslayerz and legend in the game, respected globally for his unique vocal technique and delivery. Originally a dancehall MC, his first record was made whilst on holiday in Antigua at the age of 11 when he hooked up with Colin Ellis AKA Natty of the Supatone Soundsystem. Picking up the mic in the early 80s back here in the UK, Spyda was quickly pushed to the forefront of the soundsystems with his recognisable reggae influenced style of MCing.