The Sound of Russian Grime

"The Sound of Russian Grime" brings together a raw and evolving underground energy, pulling from the harder edges of Russian rap and grime-influenced production. The playlist moves through hard-hitting tracks like REDO and Tovaritch’s “CHANEL” and Schokk’s icy “KALINKA,” mixing sharp flows with dark, often minimalist beats. From the aggressive textures of диктатор uav and KnownAim to the distorted urgency of edik_kingsta and PORTCHY’s entries, there’s a consistent tension running through the selection.

There’s a variety of regional sounds shaping the mix—from the UK grime influence on tracks like “140 BPM CYPHER” to the brooding trap atmospheres found in works by PHARAOH and Oxxxymiron. Artists like FACE, MUKKA, and Bumble Beezy add layers of introspection and social commentary, while entries like “Запрети мне носить Stone Island” and “RUSSKY ROADMAN” lean into street culture references and post-Soviet fashion nods. It’s a snapshot of an emerging scene that borrows globally while building its own identity.