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- Skepta. As you probably know by now, Skepta is one of the most talented British artists. Pick any artistic focus, and Skepta probably takes the cake. Not only is he one of the best hip-hop artists, he's one of the best grime artists, and has arguably the most iconic catalog of any British artist of late, and that's saying quite a lot.
- Tinie Tempah. Tinie Tempah is yet another prominent name in grime that absolutely had to be mentioned in this list. Perhaps you've heard of him through his timeless classics like "Girls Like" or "Pass Out."
- Wiley. Wiley's name has popped up a couple times in this article already, and that has everything to do with his prominence in the genre of grime music.
- Ghetts. Ghetts is an absolutely legendary grime artist. He's got hits on hits. He's collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Skepta, and Stormzy, to name a few noteworthy names.
- 2005 Pirate Radio Takes A Hit
- 2015 Kanye Sneaks Grime’s Finest on to Live TV
- 2016 Drake Signs to Boy Better Know
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For the last three years, Rinse FM has been one of the go-to places for grime MCs to get on the mic. A little too much so for the liking of the authorities, who give DJ Slimzee an Asbo, banning him from being on the roof of any building in Tower Hamlets more than four storeys high. Rinse continues to broadcast (legally), and these days, Slimzee doe...
When Kanye West performs ‘All Day’ at the Brits, he unexpectedly brings a 40-person tracksuited mafia of London grime artists on to the stage. Is he exploiting grime? Is he boosting its profile? Either way, it shows that the genre has some serious fans across the Pond.
Back in the day, grime artists tried desperately to get cred by being acknowledged by North American artists. When, in February, Drakeinstagrams ‘the first Canadian signed to BBK’, the internet goes mental. ‘Finally!’ they squeal, ‘they’ve come to us for credibility. The roles are reversed!’ Grime’s journey to global mega-ness is complete.
Learn how grime, London's greatest ever music scene, evolved from garage to world domination. Discover the key moments, artists and battles that shaped the sound of a generation.
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- Wiley – “Wot Do You Call It?” (from Treddin’ On Thin Ice, 2004) Every genre of music has a godfather, a forward-thinking pioneer whose existence and output left an indelible stamp genre’s future success.
- Dizzee Rascal – “I Luv U” (from Boy In Da Corner, 2003) You may know him as the guy responsible for “Bonkers,” one of the most annoying yet popular songs of 2009, but in 2003 Dizzee Rascal was an entirely different beast.
- Kano – “P’s & Q’s” (from Home Sweet Home, 2005) One of the most memorable instrumentals in the history of grime was Kano’s debut single, “P’s & Q’s,” which took him from rising star of the underground to next in line for Dizzee Rascal’s throne.
- More Fire Crew – “Oi!” (from More Fire Crew CV, 2002) More Fire Crew were one of the first crews in grime music, and their success, as well as Wiley’s Roll Deep movement, paved the way for future crews such as Boy Better Know and the Newham Generals.
Jun 7, 2021 · Grime music is an innovative style of hip hop that originated in the UK in the early 2000s but new grime music shows up on the airwaves and playlists today.
- Pay As U Go Cartel – Know We (2000) Garage crew Pay As U Go Cartel were hugely influential in pioneering the sound of grime alongside the likes of So Solid Crew and Heartless Crew.
- Youngstar/Musical Mob – Pulse X (2002) Widely regarded as one of the earliest examples of the grime style of production, the influence of Youngstar’s Pulse X can’t be overstated.
- Wiley – Eskimo (2002) As grime emerged from the shadows of garage, the burgeoning genre needed its own identity to establish itself as a serious player – and Wiley provided it with his Eskimo riddim.
- Dizzee Rascal – I Luv U (2003) A list documenting the most important grime records of all time isn’t a real list without the inclusion of Dizzee Rascal’sI Luv U. When Dylan Mills detonated this bass-heavy atomic bomb, which he produced at just 16 years old, it sent shockwaves through Britain’s mainstream music scene and became grime’s first major pop anthem.
Jul 12, 2022 · Learn about the origins, development and impact of grime music, a British genre that blends rap, dancehall and jungle. See photos, videos and memorabilia from the scene's pioneers and stars at the Museum of London.
Feb 22, 2018 · The hard-hitting lyrics and enaging performances from artists make grime a real movement, rather than simply a music style, and the connection many people feel to it is not to be ignored.
