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‘I think Kneecap are amazing’ - Music legend Elton John heaps praise on ‘controversial’ podcast guests

The Belfast Irish language hip-hop trio will appear on the Rocket Man singer’s podcast tomorrow

Kneecap: Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí
Kneecap: Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí
By David Roy

ELTON John reveals his love of Irish language hip-hop trio Kneecap on the latest instalment of his Rocket Hour podcast.

In the new episode of the AppleMusic show, which will be available tomorrow evening at 5pm, the British music legend heaps praise upon his guests Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara and DJ Próvaí and enthuses about the “power” of the Belfast group’s bi-lingual music.

“I find that your music tackles controversial subjects and you’ve said, unless we make a topic of it, unless we make fun of it, it’s never going to get any better,” says Elton, in a promotional clip which was shared by the band via social media this morning.

“I think you’re very brave to do that, you’re very brave to speak out, and you come from a humorous place - and it just makes me happy.

“Now, you wouldn’t think an old softie like me would be interested in Kneecap, but I am, because the energy, the music, the power - the power, the power. Not many people have that power. And I wish you so much luck on your touring.

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“I’ll try and come and track you down, give you a big hug and we’ll have a great time. But I think you’re amazing.”

The trio’s debut album Fine Art narrowly missed the top of the Irish charts earlier this year and peaked at number 43 in the UK album chart.

Kneecap are currently gearing up for a tour of the UK and Ireland which features a string of sold-out dates, including four-night stand at Dublin’s Vicar St.

Tickets for their October 24 show at Kilarney’s Gleneagle INEC and a December 21 date at the SSE Arena in Belfast were still available at time of press.