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.