Conscious Route is a rapper, poet and singer-songwriter. Born in London, he grew up in Herfordshire near Cambridge before moving to Edinburgh, where he is now based. Conscious Route was previously known as Mosman and a part of the hip hop crew, Fugazirum, who later turned into a diverse Blues and Hip Hop project when singer/songwritter Ben Smith joined him and fellow member, Huss. As part of Fugazirum, Conscious Route was instrumental in the recording of a number of releases, including one singe two E.P.s and the Highly underrated, 'Red Album' which was mistakenly released as "Fugazirum". Folloiwng the dissolution of Fugazirum, Conscious Route moved to Edinburgh where he formed a new project, The Conscious Route Band, alongside Sam Kammerling. Some three years later and the band have gained a following through a series of live shows, while Conscious Route has performed solo live with acts including Edinburgh Samba School, Basic Funk, Dark Jokes, Sea Bass Kid, James Brown is Annie, Black Diamond Express, and Werd (SOS) Conscious Route has also recently started a new project with Callum Carlyle called, The Urban Folk Crowd.
