RIP The Spaceape 2014-10-03 by Deviant. STAFF | 20 Comments | Stephen Samuel Gordon, better known to the world as poet/vocalist/MC The Spaceape, has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Gordon became famous through his numerous collaborations with Hyperdub boss Kode9; their first pairing was Hyperdub's very first release, 2004's 'Sine of the Dub', and their musical relationship culminated in two warmly-received LPs. A new EP was also recently announced by the label.
Hyperdub made the following announcement through their Facebook page:
We are devastated to announce that on Thursday 2nd October, Stephen Samuel Gordon aka The Spaceape, vocalist, poet and live performer, passed away peacefully after a 5 year struggle with a rare form of cancer.
He leaves behind his wife Luciana and 6 year old daughter, Cleo. His first release was the 1st release on Hyperdub, 'Sine of the Dub' in 2004 with Kode9, with whom he also released 2 albums, Memories of the Future (2006) and Black Sun (2011).
In 2012 he also self-released the Xorcism EP, appeared on the track 'Spaceape' on Burial’s debut album in 2006, and also collaborated with The Bug, Martyn, Jerry Dammers, Redshape, Dub Gabriel, the Echologist and more. Last Monday he released his new EP with Kode9, Killing Season including the video 'Devil is a Liar' which was filmed in July 2014.
Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends, and all who have been touched by his writings and performances. His Hyperdub family will always miss him.
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Tagged: Kode9 and the Spaceape
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Totally gutted by this
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RIP, so sad.
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RIP
The Devil Is A Liar is an amazing song. Great video too.
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He was so damn unique, no one else could've made that Burial sound that ridiculously heavy with that low-key of a delivery.
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sad news. RIP
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Just heard this, sad sad news...
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rip
;(
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RIP
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Terrible, terrible news . RIP
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Devastating news. This is just awful.
Rest In Peace.
Fuck, I hate cancer.
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ahh shit, plus he and Kode9 were releasing something later this year right? tragic, RIP
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^ Yeah, 'Killing Season' is their new EP and it's pretty great as per usual with Kode9.
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terrible news
RIP
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only knew him through the Burial song but this is fucking sad, RIP
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RIP.
Sad, sad news.
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such shitty news, RIP
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RIP
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HYPERDUB IS CURSED 
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Fuck cancer, RIP
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I'm not a big listener of hyperdub stuff, but judging by the videos posted this was an incredibly talented guy, which only makes it more depressing
RIP
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