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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AJ Tracey
Abra Cadabra
Aitch
AmakyeTheRapper
Ay Huncho
Aystar
B.U.G Antman
BDK
Bashy
BeTaf Beats
Big Narstie
Bk Paystyle
Blacka
BloodHound Q50
Booter Bee
C Stunna
C.Strong Bloodline
CANEY030
Carns Hill
Central Cee
Chip
DAYTIMERS
Dj do crime
Doktor
Domi Dow Jones
Dub J
Dynamite MC
Eksman
Ez Dray
Falconn
Flowdan
Former City Records
Frisco
GG Tef
GUNNER
HB The Plug
Headie One
Hedex
IDRIS
Irokz
Jacques Anthony
Jamal
JimmyTheHood
Jme
K Carbon
KOJ
Kojo Trilla
Koushino
LPT Zlatan
Logan_olm
Macias
Mad Twinz
Malo
Master Peace
Mazza_l20
Nieko
Nizi19
Nova Twins
OMAR
On The Radar
One Take Jake
P110
Paris Richards
RAPLEADER
Rap La Rue
Raptor
Ray Fuego
Reptile B
Riko Dan
Rimzee
SD9
Shorty
Shukgotbeats
Skepta
Slay
Sneakbo
Sonnyjim
Sosa La M
Stagga 2Tee
Stakz DeVito
Star.One
Swozzy boy
TaTa
The Bug
The FaNaTiX
The Streets
Tinie Tempah
ToPDoG
Tom Did It
Underground Rap Plug
VND
VonOff1700
Wilfred
YRS Boogz
Yizzy
Young Skuta
Youngs Teflon
ilo 7araga
kissin’ teef
oakland
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
Tion Wayne
Gminxr
LEALL
ArrDee
VonOff1700
Russ Millions
FT Kings
Fredo
MC Rondom
Skrilla
Sosa La M
Blanco
JKSN
Potter Payper
PlaqueBoyMax
Jme
TaTa
M Huncho
Bugzy Malone
Byron Messia
MC G DS
Giggs
Dizzee Rascal
BloodHound Q50
Mixtape Madness
Solda
Infinit
BIG KAY SMG
Unknown T
Mc Rf
BU$HI
Hedex
Esko
NSG
Young Adz
Mazza_l20
Omar101
BeTaf Beats
Derxan
The Streets
Fimiguerrero
Gleb
GRM Daily
MIST
Pete & Bas
ilo 7araga
Jamal
Macias
Skrapz
Yxng Bane
Wiley
Koushino
P Money
Booter Bee
Flex (UK)
JAY1
MoStack
Benzz
ISSBROKIE
Mr Hudson
Wizz Havinn
Diggy Graves
Riko Dan
Tiggs Da Author
IDRIS
GUNNER
Abra Cadabra
LPT Zlatan
brazy
Farmaan SMG
Young T & Bugsey
Muyeez
Jugglerz
Kano
Baggh-e SMG
Guizmo
SR
Big Bllakk
JAE5
Rochelle Jordan
Krept & Konan
OMAR