According to reports on social media, UK garage artist MC Sparks, a veteran of the genre with over a decade in the scene who was known for his “Fly Bi” single produced with frequent collaborator MC Kie, has passed away. No cause of death has yet to be announced. “I’m in huge shock & devastated I have lost my musical partner in crime MC SPARKS You are admired by thousands & your legacy lives on. #RIP,” wrote MC Kie on Twitter. He added: “Please may I ask in sincere respect for Sparks family & loved ones show as much respect & support for the integrity of their privacy.”
Wrote famed artist Kano on Twitter, “RIP Mc Sparks. Someone who played a major part in my teenage years. He has definitely got everyone up there saying “Oi, oi, oi!”
Kano’s condolences were echoed by DJ Q who tweeted: “I just woke up to hear the sad news… RIP MC Sparks. A true UK Garage Legend. My thoughts are with his family.” Our thoughts go out to MC Sparks’ family, friends and fans.
Added drum ‘n’ bass legend Jumping Jack Frost: “I worked with him a month ago and he was one of the nicest people you would ever meet.”
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RIP MC Sparks, my thoughts are with his family and friends . I’m shocked and saddened. God rest your soul my brother
— Jumpin Jack Frost (@djjjfrost) June 21, 2014
Still can’t believe that Sparks has gone I worked with him a month ago and he was one of the nicest people you would ever meet #RIPMCSparks — Jumpin Jack Frost (@djjjfrost) June 21, 2014
I just woke up to hear the sad news… RIP MC Sparks. A true UK Garage Legend. My thoughts are with his family..
— DJ Q (@djqmusic) June 21, 2014
Remembering Mc Sparks – R.I.P. with love from Kiss during Kisstory – https://t.co/U6ZOFK2jed — Kiss FM (UK) (@KissFMUK) June 21, 2014
RIP MC Sparks, many thanks for the great sets over the years, pleasure to work with you & thoughts to your family… pic.twitter.com/gAzNI6Yigj
— Garage Nation (@garagenation) June 21, 2014
RIP a true legend,one of the best. Mc Sparks #ripmcsparks
— SUNSHIP (@the1sunship) June 21, 2014
Every DJ out of respect needs to play FLY BI Tonight when they play out RIP MC SPARKS #ukgaragelegend #RIPMCSparks
— Dj Elski (@djelski) June 21, 2014
R.I.P SPARKS …
— Wiley (@WileyUpdates) June 21, 2014
Mix at Six has to be old Skool Uk garage today. #RIPMCSparks
— DJ Target (@DJTarget) June 21, 2014
RIP my brother @SparksMc1
— Ranking (@MCRanking) June 21, 2014
I'm in huge shock & devastated I have lost my musical partner in crime MC SPARKS You are admired by thousands & your legacy lives on. #RIP
— MC-KIE Garage Legend (@1MC_KIE) June 21, 2014
RIP Mc Sparks a legend of the ukg scene love to you and your family always remembered
— DJ Cameo (@djcameo) June 21, 2014
Very sad to wake to the news this morning that one of my peers sadly passed away. RIP MC Sparks. Gonna miss that smile. Love always.
— Johnathan Joseph (@DJSpoony) June 21, 2014