Outside the Box (Hacktivist album) explained

Outside the Box is the debut studio album by British rap metal band Hacktivist. It was released on 4 March 2016^[1] through UNFD and Rise Records.^[2]

Music videos for the songs "Elevate", "False Idols", "Deceive and Defy", "Buszy" and "Taken" were released in support of the album. The album version of "Deceive and Defy" contains new vocals by Josh Graham of Heart of a Coward, after accusations of sexual misconduct were raised against Charlie Holmes, who had previously contributed vocals to the song on the single release.

On 1 March 2016, a playlist of the full album was uploaded to YouTube through Hacktivist's label UNFD.^[3]

Reception

The album generally received positive reviews, one of which described the album as "their best work yet".^{[4] [5]}

Personnel

• Jermaine "J" Hurley – rapped vocals
• Ben Marvin – rapped vocals, unclean vocals
• Tim "Timfy" James Beazley – guitars, clean vocals, programming
• Josh Gurner – bass
• Richard Hawking – drums

Trivia

The song "Buszy" is a reference to the world famous skate plaza The Buszy in Milton Keynes where J would skateboard and perform at jams and events, often by freestyle rapping.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Debut Album ‘Outside the Box’ – Preorder Now. Hacktivist. 17 February 2016. 18 January 2016.
2. Web site: Our debut album "Outside The Box" – out MARCH 4TH via UNFD / Rise Records. 17 February 2016. 19 January 2016.
3. Web site: Hacktivist – Outside the Box. YouTube. UNFD. 1 March 2016.
4. Web site: Album Review: Hacktivist – Outside the Box. Trident Media. en-US. 2016-03-20.
5. Web site: HACKTIVIST – Outside the Box – Rocksins. Rocksins. en-US. 2016-03-20.
6. Web site: MK BUSZY JAM 2009. Andy King (Arkology) via youtube(alphabet). 2019-10-02.
7. Web site: BUSZY JAM 2010. Andy King (Arkology) via youtube(alphabet). 2019-10-02.