Liam H x Same Old Sean: Collab Story
A little over ten years ago, in November 2014, Same Old Sean released his debut EP ‘Reckless’, marking a turning point in his life: from a criminal past to music. Over the years, numerous rumors have surrounded Sean and his friendship with Liam Howlett. To mark the release anniversary, we’ve gathered all the available facts to tell the story of the artist’s creative journey and its close connection with The Prodigy.
Sean for Vice: “My brother used to play acid house, and I’d just always sing along and copy the MCs on there, basically. Then, when I was like 15, it got to a stage where I started writing bullshit rhymes myself. I’d go out raving — you could get into nightclubs when you were 15 back then; it was mad — then go to a pirate station on some estate in north or south London and do the 4 AM slot when everyone was coming in off their nut”
Sean for Vice: “I was at home and heard some geezer shout: ‘They’re coming!’ at the top of his voice. I knew, instantly, that it was for me – and when 50 old bill are coming through your door, you know you’re in the shit. This was three years after the incident. You don’t think, years down the line, that they’re coming for you. That’s what I was most pissed about; I’d changed my life by then – I’d started making music, learning about production”
To promote the mixtape, Sean gave an epic interview to Vice, which we’ve already quoted above—a sort of snapshot in time, vividly showcasing the artist right after his release: bold, talented, and brimming with plans for the future.
Rob Jevons for Produce Like A Pro: “Back to Liam Howlett, then. He had a mate who was a rapper, and Liam asked me to beef up his tunes a bit and make them sound good, whatever, because they were just demos at the time. We were working together for like two or three years, this rapper. Same Old Sean is his name. He’s mates with Zach Starkey, who runs a Trojan Jamaica (he didn’t run it at the time, then). Sean showed him these remakes of these songs that I did. Sean said to me one day, he said, “You’re going to get a call from Zach Starkey.” And I thought, “Wow, that’s pretty cool” And then for a month I never heard anything, and then all of a sudden I got this text saying, “All right, Rob, it’s Zach. D you want to mix this song for me, or make it sound good or whatever?”
Following the release of ‘Reckless’, Same Old Sean performed at Cafe KaiZen (London, England) on 13 November 2014, while showcasing his new tunes. The event attracted several celebrity friends, including Kate Moss, Jaime Winstone and other prominent British stars.
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Despite the buzz generated by the video, Same Old Sean never released a full album. Along with ‘Paranoid’, other tracks from that period also remained unreleased. A couple of unheard snippets can be found on Sean’s SoundCloud, but the largest collection of unreleased demos can be found on his Instagram.
Eventually, Sean shifted his focus, becoming the producer for the Brazilian rap group Covil Do Flow after moving to Rocinha in 2017. This collaboration with SSHH and Zak Starkey’s Trojan Brasil label seemed promising but ultimately led to silence after the group’s last release in 2023.
By the way, aside from supporting Sean in his musical endeavors, Liam Howlett also helped him with charity projects. Towards in 2018, Liam put together a package of official The Prodigy merchandise for Brazilian children, including caps, T-shirts, and other items. Later, Sean shared photos of these gifts via his Instagram and expressed his respect and gratitude to Liam for his support.
(28 January 2018)
Today, Sean’s current pursuits remain unknown. His Instagram account is private, and rumours suggest he’s now focused on a healthy lifestyle, occasionally sharing politically charged posts. Wherever his path takes him, we hope to hear more of Sean’s solo work and enjoy his new collaborations with Liam Howlett!
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