MC Conrad Foundation launched to support young musicians in memory of late D&B vocalist

An organisation aiming to support young musicians breaking into the music industry has been set up in the name of the late drum & bass vocalist and performer MC Conrad.

Established by his niece Esther and friend Lisa, the MC Conrad Foundation has been set up with the objective “to raise funds to support young musicians in the music industry”, a note shared via the organisation’s GoFundMe page said.

It continued: “Conrad was passionate about mentoring young artists in their vocal and creative endeavours. It brought him great joy and pleasure to share his expertise.”

Highlighting the trials and competitive nature of breaking into the music industry, the MC Conrad Foundation’s founders said they plan to support young musicians in areas such as patenting intellectual property, getting to grips with PRS and finding their feet in the world of self-employment.

“Due to the high demand and tight space we request mourners, Instead of flowers, please consider donating to the foundation,” the GoFundMe message added. “Every contribution, regardless of size, is truly appreciated and will have a profound and meaningful impact.”

Part of the donations will also go towards a headstone for Conrad’s family, providing a place for people to pay their respects anytime.

You can support the GoFundMe campaign here.

A pioneering drum & bass vocalist, Conrad passed away at the age of 52 in April of this year. 

At the time of his passing, a statement from Clinic Talent, who represented MC Conrad, paid tribute to “one of the most recognisable and best-loved voices in D&B.”

“He leaves behind him an unmatched legacy,” they continued. “Conrad will be deeply missed by all of us, and by all of you who were touched by his performances over the years.”

Widely revered as a crucial figure in the advancement of drum & bass as one of the genre’s most influential vocalists, MC Conrad entered Britain’s burgeoning rave scene in the early ’90s, after starting out the previous decade in hip-hop and electro circuits. His talents quickly took him from his native Northampton to London where he formed a visionary partnership with DJ and producer, LTJ Bukem, and became a key voice for Bukem’s label Good Looking Records.