Genre of electronic music originating in the United Kingdom
Grime
Stylistic origins
UK garage[1]
jungle[1]
2-step[1]
hip hop[2]
dancehall[1]
drum and bass[1]
ragga[1]
Cultural origins
Early 2000s, London
Typical instruments
Vocals
Music sequencer
Digital audio workstation
Turntables
Fusion genres
Grindie
Grime is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM)[3] that emerged in London in the early 2000s. It developed out of the earlier UK dance style UK garage,[4] and draws influences from jungle, dancehall, and hip hop.[2] The style is typified by rapid, syncopated breakbeats, generally around 140 beats per minute,[4][1] and often features an aggressive or jagged electronic sound.[5] Emceeing is a significant element of the style, and lyrics often revolve around gritty depictions of urban life.[6]
The style initially spread among pirate radio stations and underground scenes before achieving some mainstream recognition in the UK during the mid-2000s through artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Lethal Bizzle, and Wiley. In the mid-2010s, grime began to receive popular attention in Canada.[7] The genre has been described as the "most significant musical development within the UK for decades."[8]
Though they are often compared, grime is generally considered distinct from hip hop due to its roots primarily being genres such as UK garage and jungle.[9][10][11][12][13] Many but not all grime artists are from the black British community.
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