Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer is credited for originating chap hop, a musical genre that satirically fuses hip hop with a British “chappist” sensibility (also known as “anarcho-dandyism”). His bio states that he “began his Chap-Hop career in the summer of 2007 when he decided to bring elements of his previous incarnations (UK rapper, jump-up breaks producer, banjolele maverick and dandy) together and create a genre.”

Location: Surrey, UK

Major releases: A Thoroughly Modern Existential Crisis (2020), Dandinista (2019), There’s A Rumpus Going On ‎(2016), Mr. B’s Christmas Album ‎(2015), Can’t Stop, Shan’t Stop ‎(2013), The Tweed Album ‎(2012), I Say! ‎(2010), Flattery Not Included ‎(2008)

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Stories
Staff Report | Jan 30, 2025
New albums from Frenchy and the Punk, Steam Powered Giraffe, and Abney Park were just a few of last year’s musical highlights in the steampunk world. We have a roundup.
Staff Report | Jan 3, 2024
New albums from Unwoman, Professor Elemental, and Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer were among the year’s musical highlights in the steampunk world. Here’s a look at what these and other artists were up to in 2023.
Staff Report | Jun 7, 2023
Unwoman and Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer are out with new albums, though in Unwoman’s case it’s a free pre-release version. Also: The Cog is Dead has a new single and Steam Powered Giraffe is crowdfunding a vinyl release of MK III.
Staff Report | Dec 29, 2022
This year’s musical highlights included new albums from Frenchy and the Punk, Abney Park, Victor and the Bully, Madam Misfit, Feline and Strange, and Unwoman. CPYist, a new steampunk-inspired band from Germany, released its debut album along with some eye-popping videos.
Staff Report | Dec 17, 2021
Want to celebrate the holidays in steampunk style? Here’s a sampling of holiday-themed music, old and new, from musical acts that cater to steampunk fans. They include selections from Abney Park, Madam Misfit, Professor Elemental, and more.
Staff Report | Dec 9, 2021
This week’s music news includes a holiday album from Abney Park, a box set from Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer, a music video of a Frenchy and the Punk oldie, and a side project from Unwoman.
Staff Report | Aug 17, 2021
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer released a lockdown-inspired video as Madam Misfit offered an environmental message in “The Wombling Song.” Meanwhile, Sir Reginald Pikedevant, Esquire released a new video after a long absence.
Staff Report | Nov 13, 2020
Chap hop maestro Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer has joined the ranks of musicians on Patreon with “Mr. B’s Guild of Chap-Hop.”
Staff Report | Jun 12, 2020
Chap hop artist Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer produced A Thoroughly Modern Existential Crisis while “hunkered down” by the pandemic.