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Burial

British electronic musician · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Born 1979 · age 47

William Emmanuel Bevan, known by his recording alias Burial, is a British electronic musician from South London. Initially anonymous, Burial became the first artist signed to Kode9's electronic label Hyperdub in 2005.

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Archangel2007
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Near Dark2007
Shell of Light2007
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He won acclaim the following year for his self-titled debut album, an influential release in the UK's dubstep scene which showcased a dark, emotive take on UK rave music styles such as UK garage and 2-step; it was named the album of the year by The Wire. Burial's second album, Untrue, was released to further critical acclaim in 2007, and recognised as a landmark work of electronic music.

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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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Born 1979 · age 47

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