Wiley’s Treddin’ on Thin Ice at 20: revisiting a blueprint that continues to shape grime: In April 2004, Wiley released his debut album Treddin’ on Thin Ice. The MC’s first full-length project after years of releasing tracks and performing at raves and on pirate radio, Treddin’ on Thin Ice is undoubtedly a foundational part of …
Dizzee Rascal’s Boy In Da Corner turns 20 – here’s how it ushered in the era of grime: From before their election in 1997, New Labour politicians spun an image of Britain that held the promise of prosperity for all. Then we entered a new millennium. For the black community – especially its boys and …
How grime and drill musicians are helping fight coronavirus: Grime artist Lady Leshurr has released a song called Quarantine Speech that urges listeners to wash their hands Christian Bertrand/Shutterstock With lyrics that encourage people to “keep your salivas” and “take this ting serious”, a handful of recent grime and drill releases are promoting social responsibility …
Grime artists cannot be ignored – and it will mean a seismic shift in public discourse: At the Brit Awards grime artist Stormzy won both best British male and best British album. But it was his acutely insurgent performance at the close of the live BBC broadcast that really got people talking. Amid the usual …