From the UK! The Allure of Grime — Essential Albums and Fan Favorites to Start With
The music known as “grime” is said to have its roots in UK garage and 2-step—styles of house music—while incorporating elements like rap and reggae, and it became a popular genre in the UK during the 2000s.
It’s incorrect to call it a subgenre of hip-hop; while there are similarities, there are also key differences.
For example, grime artists aren’t called rappers—they’re known as “grime MCs.”
For those of you interested in grime, we’re introducing some essential albums you should start with!
We’ve included recent landmark releases while keeping things beginner-friendly, so take this opportunity to check them out.
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From the UK! The Allure of Grime — Must-Listen Classics and Popular Releases (21–30)
Skelechairs (Venetian Snares Remix)Doormouse
The title track of a 12-inch EP released in 2004 by Doormouse.
It samples vocals from the horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.
This version is a remix by breakcore producer Venetian Snares.
RETOXEnduser ft patrick currier
Lynn Standafer, an American electronic music producer who performs under the name Enduser.
His sound features aggressive, heavy breakcore influenced by 1990s drum and bass.
This track was released in 2013.
From the UK! The appeal of grime — essential and popular albums to hear first (31–40)
NecrosadisticHecate
Rachael Kozak, a German experimental industrial and breakcore musician who performs under the name Hecate.
She is also known for collaborations with artists such as Venetian Snares.
This track was released in 2001.
Tout Petit MoineauIgorrr
Igorrr is an electronic music artist from Rennes, France.
Strongly influenced by death metal and black metal, his sound is known as hybrid breakcore.
This track is included on the album “Hallelujah,” released in 2012.
War PhotographerJason Forrest
Jason Forrest is an American electronic music producer active since 2001.
His sound is characterized by experimental electronica incorporating noise, as well as breakcore that integrates elements of mashups and rock.
Cute Never DiesKid606
Kid606 is an American electronic musician.
He is well known in the glitch, IDM, hardcore techno, and breakcore music scenes.
This track is included on his 2013 album Happiness.
Goin Back To ScarboroughKnifehandchop
Billy Pollard is a musician from Toronto, Canada, who performs under the name Knifehandchop.
He began programming electronic beats at the age of 18.
His sound is characterized by breakcore, which fuses techno, hardcore, and hip hop.