Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”

In Episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Betty Boo about her new album Rip Up The Rulebook. 

Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo’s fourth studio album, is a tribute to her formative years as a trailblazer in the UK hip-hop scene of the 1980s. She made a name for herself during that era by writing and self-producing music as part of the all-female rap group She Rockers. Their success led to an unforgettable tour across the United States, where they opened for Public Enemy—long before Betty Boo’s breakout as a pop sensation with chart-topping hits in the early 1990s.

The album’s title track is a standout collaboration, featuring Betty Boo alongside one of hip-hop’s foundational figures, Grandmaster Caz, the legendary writer behind “Rapper’s Delight.” This duet not only underscores the album’s deep connection to hip-hop history but also highlights Betty Boo’s ongoing commitment to her roots while pushing creative boundaries.

In this interview, Betty Boo opens up about the writing and recording process behind her new album. We also dive into her 90s hits, memorable performances on Top of the Pops, upcoming live shows, and much more. Listen to episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast with Betty Boo – BELOW:

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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Peter Hook, Humanist, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, John Lydon, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Billy Nomates, Midge Ure, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, The Brand New Heavies, Villagers, and many more.

Rip Up The Rulebook tracklisting:
1. Barbarella
2. Am I Dreaming?
3. It Was Beautiful (featuring Hex)
4. Spotlight
5. Rip Up The Rulebook (featuring Grandmaster Caz)
6. One Day
7. Cupcake
8. Bring On The Summer
9. Good Night Out
10. Heatwave
11. Hypnotic
12. Days Like These

Following the release of Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo will unveil deluxe editions of her first two albums, Boomania and GRRR! It’s Betty Boo, just in time for Christmas. Fans can also look forward to additional UK live dates to celebrate the occasion.

Visit the officialbettyboo.com here.