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The Streets: Mike Skinner’s 'Cult Classic, Not Best Seller' Legacy
Season 1, Ep. 7
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With a natural wit and ear for everyday language, Birmingham MC Mike Skinner, aka The Streets, has been the voice of real-life Britain for two decades.
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