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Prominent actor known for his roles in Mad Max: Fury Road, The Dark Knight Rises, and Venom, Tom Hardy earlier had a stunning ambition for rap. Long before dominating the movie industry, under the alias “Tommy No 1,” he teamed with producer Edward Tracy, a.k.a. “Eddie Too Tall” and he recorded a mixtape titled Falling on Your Arse in 1999. This long-buried 18-track project resurfaced years later in 2018 and surprised fans unaware of Hardy’s musical past.
These mixtapes showcase Hardy’s outstanding lyrical abilities, smooth flow, and vibrant energy. Tracks like We Makes the Beats and Rotten Cabbage highlight his lively yet skillful rapping. Many songs delve into gritty storytelling that defines his acting. Though he never followed rapping professionally, the mixtapes serve as proof of Hardy’s versatility in entertainment fields.
Hardy has rarely talked about his foray into hip-hop. But in a BBC interview, he revealed that he had been rapping since his early teens. He recalled starting at around 14 or 15 and even landing a record deal. Despite this, acting ultimately took precedence, steering him towards a career in film rather than music. Years later, his hidden rap background became an internet sensation when Falling on Your Arse in 1999 was unearthed and widely shared online.
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