The albums that define
grime.
Our picks for where to start with grime — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top grime artists
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The grime essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Kano
Home Sweet Home
A vibrant blend of UK garage and grime, showcasing Kano's sharp lyricism over dynamic beats.
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The Streets
Original Pirate Material
A raw blend of UK garage beats and candid storytelling that captures urban life with unfiltered authenticity.
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Eziokwu
Eziokwu fuses vibrant Afrobeats with gritty drill, creating an energetic tapestry of street narratives and infectious grooves.
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Dizzee Rascal
Showtime
An electrifying blend of UK garage and grime, showcasing Dizzee Rascal's sharp lyrical prowess over pulsating beats.
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Dizzee Rascal
Boy in da Corner
A raw, electrifying fusion of garage beats and sharp lyrical wit that captures London's gritty urban landscape.
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Example
What We Made
A vibrant blend of UK rap and pop sensibilities, infused with humor and introspection.
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Wiley
Playtime Is Over
A raw and energetic blend of grime beats and personal narratives that embody the spirit of UK urban culture.
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Skepta
Konnichiwa
A pulsating blend of gritty beats and sharp lyricism that captures the essence of UK grime culture.
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Busdriver
The Weather
A whirlwind of intricate wordplay and eclectic beats challenging the conventions of hip-hop.
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Kano
London Town
A vibrant fusion of UK rap and grime, laced with reflective lyrics and infectious hooks.
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Ms. Dynamite
A Little Deeper
A vibrant fusion of UK garage, R&B, and hip-hop that pulses with infectious energy and lyrical depth.
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The Streets
A Grand Don't Come for Free
A vivid tapestry of British urban life unfolds through sharp lyrics and eclectic beats.
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The Streets
Computer & Blues
A contemplative blend of electronic beats and introspective lyrics reflecting modern life's disconnection.
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The Streets
Everything Is Borrowed
A reflective blend of hip-hop beats and spoken word that captures life's fleeting moments with vivid storytelling.
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Bugzy Malone
Walk with Me
Raw and introspective, Bugzy Malone's debut EP weaves gritty narratives over pulsating UK grime beats.
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Slowthai
Nothing Great About Britain
A raw and incisive blend of grime, punk, and rap that critiques contemporary British society.
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Akala
It's Not a Rumour
A dynamic fusion of sharp lyricism and vibrant beats that captures the pulse of urban life.
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Tinchy Stryder
Third Strike
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and grime, underscored by catchy hooks and rhythmic beats.
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Hadouken!
Music for an Accelerated Culture
A frenetic blend of electronic rock and grime, pulsating with youthful energy and urban angst.
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Hadouken!
For the Masses
A frenetic blend of electronic rock and grime, pulsating with energy and social commentary.
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Lily Allen
No Shame
A candid blend of pop and R&B, revealing vulnerability through sharp lyrics and eclectic production.
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Lily Allen
Sheezus
A vibrant blend of pop sensibility and sharp lyrical wit, reflecting the complexities of modern womanhood.
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Lily Allen
Paris Live Session
A vibrant mix of sharp wit and soulful melodies, capturing Lily Allen's signature blend of pop and R&B.
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Lily Allen
West End Girl
A vibrant blend of pop, R&B, and indie influences wrapped in witty storytelling and infectious melodies.
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