Best Ever Albums

Re: GRIME TIME.

Skinny — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:09:14 GMT

Author: Skinny

Posted: 11/20/2015 11:09

Taliban Trim > your favourite MC.

Re: GRIME TIME.

SuedeSwede — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:55:46 GMT

Author: SuedeSwede

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:55

my breadth of knowledge in grime is embarrassing but I really like what I've heard from Dizzee Rascal, Stormzy, Skepta, JME, Kano, etc.

Re: GRIME TIME.

Sometype — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:45:23 GMT

Author: Sometype

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:45

dividesbyzero wrote:

One of the most interesting figures in music atm imo. Don't suppose you've heard these similarly styled albums?

Absolutely love that Strict Face album and I used to jam Mr. Mitchs so much like 3 months ago, could probably do with revisiting it to be honest. Will definitely check out the other two ASAP.

Re: GRIME TIME.

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:38:34 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:38

callinmclinden wrote:

i cannot believe i forgot about Logos :cry:

One of the most interesting figures in music atm imo. Don't suppose you've heard these similarly styled albums?

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Pixel Wave Embrace by Yamaneko

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Parallel Memories by Mr. Mitch

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Birthday Riddims III by Strict Face

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Signals by Wen

Re: GRIME TIME.

Sometype — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:34:51 GMT

Author: Sometype

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:34

dividesbyzero wrote:

A genre I always find time for, whether it be for dancing or for headphone listening to some of the more recent instrumental stuff (Logos, Wen, etc.)

i cannot believe i forgot about Logos 😢

Re: GRIME TIME.

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:31:27 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:31

aw yea. I actually have a chart for this. A genre I always find time for, whether it be for dancing or for headphone listening to some of the more recent instrumental stuff (Logos, Wen, etc.)

DJ Magic's No Hats No Hoods mix is likely my favorite grime release ever, though certain works of Dizzee Rascal, Ruff Sqwuad, Roll Deep, Trimbal, Flowdan, Terror Danjah, and Roadside G's all come close.

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Re: GRIME TIME.

Sometype — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:30:49 GMT

Author: Sometype

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:30

Satie wrote:

wait what what is going on who are all these people i thought this was a Grimes thread :(

take your dream pop ass someplace else 🤐

Re: GRIME TIME.

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:27:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:27

wait what what is going on who are all these people i thought this was a Grimes thread 🙁

GRIME TIME.

Sometype — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:24:04 GMT

Author: Sometype

Posted: 11/19/2015 00:24

Grime needs a lot more credit, so I thought I'd start a thread for appreciators of grime and people who are interested/curious about the genre.

What is grime?
Grime is a genre of music that emerged in England during the late 90s to the early 00s. It has its roots in garage, drum n bass and rap. It is very "London-centric" with a majority of the big players in grime being from (east) London or surrounding areas. Grime is typified by complex 2-step, 4x4 breakbeats, generally around 140 beats per minute, or sometimes structured around a double-time rhythm, and constructed from different synth, string and electronic sounds. Stylistically, grime draws on many genres including UK garage, drum and bass, hip hop and dancehall. The lyrics and music combine futuristic electronic elements and dark, guttural basslines. Although, grime tends to have lyrics, instrumental grime is very much respected and apparent in the modern day, some of my favourite grime releases have been instrumental.

Staple artists/collectives
Artists:
Dizzee Rascal
Wiley
Kano
Ghetts
Skepta
Jammer

Collectives:
Boy Better Know
Roll Deep
Newham Generals
So Solid Crew (very early on)

Important grime albums (contributed to grimes growth/popularity)
Pulse X by Youngstar (2002) [no album artwork/link on BEA]

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Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal (2003)

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Treddin' On Thin Ice by Wiley (2004)

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Home Sweet Home by Kano (2005)

Run The Road by Various Artists (2005)

Essential listens

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Greatest Hits by Skepta (2007)

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Against All Oddz by Lethal Bizzle (2005)

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168: The Mixtape by Stormzy (2013)

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Rules and Regulations by Roll Deep (2007)

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Maths + English by Dizzee Rascal (2007)

Personal favourites

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Integrity by JME (2015)

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Asiatisch by Fatima Al Qadiri (2014)

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Ultrasound by Durrty Goodz (2008)

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Skycell by Nguzunguzu (2013)

Obviously, I've missed a fair few in the important/essential listens sections but I tried my best to keep it brief while still giving respect to the absolute best grime albums.
I haven't been into grime too long (around 2 years or so) and there will most definitely be people who know the genre better than i do and please, if you do, feel free to post or even correct me on anything. I also welcome any additions to the important/essential section and any reccomendations, hope you've enjoyed reading this/checking out some grime! 😎