Grime Stories: Jammer’s basement, pirate radio and the genre’s legacy
We speak to Dhelia Snoussi – co-curator of the Grime Stories exhibition at the Museum of London – about the link between grime and gentrification
A new grime exhibition is coming to the Museum of London in June
‘Grime Stories: from the corner to the mainstream’ will open at the Museum of London on 17 June
Grime TV station Channel U is making a comeback
The influential station will return to TV after a two-year hiatus
The history of war dubs: How technology has changed the art of clashing
Jesse Bernard charts how technology has shaped the history of war dubs and clashing in grime
Grime’s second wave – Mixed by Elijah & Skilliam
Strap in as the Butterz founders take us on a journey through the first rumblings of grime’s resurgence right up to its current chart-topping dominance
JME announces Grime MC release date, shares tour details
The much-anticipated follow-up to Integrity> lands at the end of November
Britain’s rap revolution
The 2010s have been a dramatic time for Britain’s rappers and MCs. We trace the journey of UK rap through the decade – from grime’s identity crisis to Glastonbury fame and accolades
Rye Wax #1: Cabasa b2b Mika Oki
For their crackaud.io residency, beloved Peckham spot Rye Wax taps up a member of staff each month and pairs them with a close affiliate for an exclusive back-to-back. First up is Cabasa, who joins Mika Oki. Welcome to the basement
Drake addresses Wiley’s “culture vulture” comments
Drizzy responds to the criticism he’s received for his involvement with UK artists
Grime under threat from institutionalised racism, MPs say
A new report calls for action to safeguard the UK’s live music scene
Dan Hancox’s book Inner City Pressure will be getting its own television show
Pulse Films and Paramount Television are set to adapt Story of Grime for the screen
DJ Target’s Grime Kids book is getting a TV series adaptation
Mammoth Screen has optioned the television rights to the artist’s recently released publication
Wiley to play himself in new biopic
If you want a job done right, do it yourself
Selections: YGG
The three-member crew bring the selections, featuring tracks from Masick, GHSTLY XXVII, Deva Bratt and more
The Update: Novelist
As he gears up to release his debut album, we catch up with the Lewisham MC to talk broadening his sound, the explosion of grime and retaining creative control
D Double E drops new Skepta-featuring video Nang
Two figures from the UK grime scene collide in a new three-minute visual
Tributes paid after grime MC Stormin loses skin cancer battle
DJ Phantasy confirmed the news of his death on Monday morning
20 Rappers and MCs to Watch in 2018
Get to know 20 hungry new artists ready to make an impact on the UK scene over the next 12 months
Watch Butterz’ Elijah discuss grime, diversity and the internet at IAM Weekend 2017
In April of this year, Crack Magazine hosted a conversation at IAM Weekend, a conference…
Controversial risk assessment Form 696 to be removed
Sadiq Khan called for a review of the safety measurement, which has been called out for discriminating against black and ethnic minority artists
Sir Spyro replaces Logan Sama for BBC Radio 1Xtra’s weekly grime show
Logan Sama was dropped from the radio show for “ignorant and offensive” comments
Read an exclusive extract from Wiley’s upcoming autobiography
Wiley discusses the punk foundations of grime in this snippet from his official autobiography.
Grime 4 Corbyn influenced 24% of grime fans to vote Labour in General Election
Ticketmaster has published the first academic study on the genre in their State of Play report
Sadiq Khan calls for review of controversial 696 forms targeting grime acts
Form 696 will be reviewed by the Metropolitan Police
10 Upcoming Grime Producers You Need to Know
Tomas Fraser profiles ten producers – from Hastings to Tokyo – making their mark on the grime scene. Get to know them
Selections: Faze Miyake
Future-proof grime and spacey party music from the London DJ and producer in this exclusive Spotify playlist
Boy Better Know’s Glastonbury slot was another milestone for grime in the mainstream
Rounding off a monumental weekend for grime and UK rap artists, Boy Better Know headlined…
Wiley hints at a re-ignited Dizzee Rascal beef
Eskiboy has threatened a follow up to his classic Nightbus diss of The Movement from…
The Mandem Need You: Can Grime4Corbyn succeed where Red Wedge failed?
Tom Watson explores a very 2017 movement – and its echoes with pop’s Red Wedge coalition three decades ago
New ‘Grime 4 Corbyn’ website urges people to register to vote
They’re offering tickets to a secret party in London if you register