Kneecap (band)

Kneecap
Background information
OriginBelfast, Northern Ireland
GenresHip hop, political hip hop
Years active2017–present
LabelsHeavenly Recordings
Members
  • Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh)
  • Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Caireallain)
  • DJ Próvaí (J.J. Ó Dochartaigh)
Websitekneecap.ie

Kneecap are an Irish hip hop trio from West Belfast, Northern Ireland, composed of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Caireallain and J.J. Ó Dochartaigh[1], with the stage-names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí respectively.[2][3] They rap in a mixture of English and Irish and their lyrics often contain Irish republican themes. Their first single "C.E.A.R.T.A." (Irish for "Rights") was released in 2017, followed by their debut album 3CAG, in 2018.[4] Their second album Fine Art was released in 2024 and a biographical film about the group was released later the same year.[5]

  1. ^ Kula, Adam (27 January 2024). "Kneecap: Who are Belfast's republican Irish language rap trio and why are they labelled controversial? A breakdown of the group's background, lyrics and antics". News Letter. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  2. ^ Earley, Kelly. "Who are KNEECAP? Everything you need to know about the Irish rappers in trouble with both BBC and RTÉ". The Daily Edge. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. ^ Mullally, Una (16 March 2022). "A Celtic Revival, in Hip-Hop and More". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  4. ^ "3CAG YouTube" – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Kneecap movie trailer released ahead of UK premiere in London". Belfast Telegraph. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.