'They're fantastic:' Elton John gives shoutout to Belfast rappers Kneecap on radio show
Elton John gave Kneecap a shoutout on his radio show
Elton John gave a shoutout to Irish rappers Kneecap on his radio show, describing the trio as “fantastic” and warning his listeners that they’re going to be “really big”.
The praise came during the star’s radio show, Rocket Hour on Apple Music. He explained how Kneecap “combine satire and socially conscious hip hop lyrics”, before playing their song ‘Better Way to Live’.
"They’re fantastic. I’ve only just discovered them and it’s from the new album ,” he said, introducing the song.
"The song is about finding that little spark of joy, and the little things in boring, everyday life. They’re going to be a really big band. I really love them.
“Kneecap, remember that."
Kneecap recently announced that they will be bringing their Fine Art Irish tour to Cork City Hall on December 19.
Earlier this year, the Belfast rapper's film — also called
— became the first Irish language film to with at Sundance. Based around the origin story of the riotous rap trio, made up of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, the cast also includes Michael Fassbender. It is in Irish cinemas on August 23.
🎬 OFFICIAL KNEECAP MOVIE TRAILER
— KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) June 6, 2024
“Every word of Irish spoken… is a bullet for Irish freedom” 💥
🎥 Coming to your local cinema across Ireland, Scotland, Wales & England 👇
🇮🇪: 8 August
🏴🏴🏴: 23 August
🌎 rest…standby
🇮🇱 No movies ❌ pic.twitter.com/wg8wGq10FF
Kneecap first shot to fame with the release of their 2017 track C.E.A.R.T.A which was banned on Raidio na Gaeltachta for its references to drug use.
Speaking to the late last year, DJ Próvaí said the Irish language itself is a symbol of hope for a future, and a way towards forging a new and inclusive Northern Irish identity.
“The Irish language is being learned in East Belfast now,” he said. “There are people beginning to learn Irish as part of their Protestant heritage. That might give them the confidence to know that they’re not going to be ostracised, that they are going to be a part of whatever society comes next.”
