Grime

Grime is a genre characterized by its high-energy beats, often featuring rapid-fire drum patterns and heavy, syncopated basslines, with MCs delivering sharp, witty lyrics in a distinctive, UK-inflected flow. Emerging in the early 2000s in London's underground scene, grime evolved from UK garage and hip-hop, influenced by Jamaican dancehall and African rhythms. By the mid-2010s, grime had reached mainstream popularity, with artists achieving chart success and critical acclaim. Grime's cultural significance lies in its authentic representation of urban British youth culture, addressing themes of social inequality, identity, and community. While sharing similarities with hip-hop and trap, grime's unique blend of Caribbean and African influences, paired with its fast-paced, lyrical dexterity, sets it apart. Its impact can be seen in its influence on contemporary UK music, from pop to rock, and its role in launching the careers of innovative, genre-pushing artists.

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Bang Bang
Single - Released August 1, 2025

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Aitch
Autow Nite Superstore
Ay Huncho
Aystar
B.U.G Antman
BDK
BERNA
BU$HI
Big Narstie
Big Tobz
Bk Paystyle
BloodHound Q50
Booter Bee
C Stunna
CLIPZ
Carns Hill
Caso
Central Cee
D Double E
D Proffit
D Stone
DAYTIMERS
DETO BLACK
DJ Luck & MC Neat
Dj Flippp
Dj do crime
Doktor
Domi Dow Jones
Donel
Eksman
Ez Dray
Falconn
Fee Gonzales
Felix Dubs
Fimiguerrero
Former City Records
GG Tef
HOSTAGE
Horrid1
IDRIS
ISSBROKIE
Icy Subzero
Irokz
J Hus
JimmyTheHood
Jugglerz
K Carbon
KOJO BLAK
Kizzy K26
Koushino
LPT Zlatan
Lethal Bizzle
MC G DS
MIST
Macias
Mad Twinz
Malo
Mario Draco
Master Peace
Mazza_l20
Mc Rf
Moniepapi
Morrisson
Motom Beats
NSG
Nito NB
Nizi19
Novelist
OMAR
On The Radar
P110
PlaqueBoyMax
Potter Payper
RK
Rap La Rue
Reptile B
Rimzee
RyoJacy
SEEDA
Scorcher
Shukgotbeats
Skengdo
Skepta
Skippa
Sneakbo
Sonnyjim
Stakz DeVito
Stretch
Sulfa Ge
TeeZandos
The Streets
Tiggs Da Author
VS Mosquito
Wiley
WiseRap
Wizz Havinn
YRS Boogz
Yizzy
ilo 7araga
Central Cee
Dave
Skepta
D-Block Europe
Hev Abi
Stormzy
Rap La Rue
AJ Tracey
Aitch
J Hus
Headie One
Ayo Maff
Poison Beatz
Flowdan
Nizi19
Tinie Tempah
Nines
Irokz
Gminxr
Tion Wayne
LEALL
ArrDee
VonOff1700
Russ Millions
FT Kings
Fredo
MC Rondom
Skrilla
Sosa La M
Blanco
JKSN
PlaqueBoyMax
Potter Payper
Jme
Bugzy Malone
TaTa
M Huncho
Byron Messia
MC G DS
Giggs
Dizzee Rascal
Mixtape Madness
BloodHound Q50
Solda
Infinit
BIG KAY SMG
Unknown T
Mc Rf
BU$HI
Hedex
Esko
NSG
Young Adz
Mazza_l20
Omar101
Fimiguerrero
BeTaf Beats
The Streets
Derxan
GRM Daily
Gleb
ilo 7araga
Pete & Bas
MIST
Jamal
Macias
Yxng Bane
Skrapz
P Money
Koushino
Booter Bee
Wiley
Flex (UK)
JAY1
MoStack
Benzz
ISSBROKIE
Mr Hudson
Wizz Havinn
Diggy Graves
Riko Dan
Tiggs Da Author
IDRIS
GUNNER
Abra Cadabra
brazy
LPT Zlatan
Muyeez
Farmaan SMG
Young T & Bugsey
Jugglerz
Guizmo
Kano
Baggh-e SMG
SR
Big Bllakk
JAE5
Rochelle Jordan
Krept & Konan
OMAR