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From the UK! The Allure of Grime — Essential Albums and Fan Favorites to Start With

music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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.

From the UK! The appeal of grime — essential albums and fan favorites to start with (41–50)

The RaptureSabrepulse

The Rapture

The RaptureSabrepulse

Sabrepulse is a chiptune musician from Yorkshire, England, active since 2005.

He is considered one of the pioneers of “chipbreak,” a genre that fuses 8-bit music with breakcore.

This track is included on the EP “First Crush,” released in 2011.

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In conclusion

Even when we say “grime” in a single breath, as you can tell from the classic albums introduced so far, each work encompasses a diverse range of styles.

Grime is a relatively young genre, only about 20 years old since its inception, so while it retains its core elements, there’s ample room for further development.

I’d be delighted if this article sparked your interest in grime—a genre that seems to embody the ‘real’ of the UK streets!