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Grime Stories: from the corner to the mainstream explores the history of grime and features Skepta, Jammer and Roony “Risky Roadz” Keefe. Opening on 17 June, the Museum of London will host the free entry exhibition Grime Stories: from the corner to the mainstream. The newly-announced exhibition will trace the growth of grime – from its east London roots in the early 2000s to its impact and presence across mainstream music today. The display will include films, personal artefacts from key figures within the scene and a panoramic illustration by Willkay. The exhibition has been co-produced ..read more

Channel U will return to the British airwaves on 13 November. In 2018, the influential grime station ceased broadcasting after 15 years on air. Now, after a two-year hiatus, the TV channel will make its comeback in November with the launch of the film Against All Odds. Directed by Femi Oyeniran and Nicky “Slimting” Walker, the grime movie is set to be “a visual celebration of the scene that the grime forefathers created.” It features D Double E, Jammer and Ghetts, who will play themselves. Walker told Radio 1 Newsbeat, “We wanted to create something that celebrated the very important musical g ..read more

In grime, you should never bring your weakest bars to a clash. Clashing and war dubs are central to grime’s essence. From Dizzee’s infamous bout with Crazy Titch to Yungen and Chip sparring on YouTube, if you want to claim the genre, eventually you have to answer the clash’s call. Last week, Stormzy – after years of criticism for not clashing, despite calling himself the ‘king of grime’ – did just that, exchanging bars with Wiley in the most high profile lyrical battle grime has seen in a decade. However, the history of the war dub goes back far beyond grime to sound clashes between reggae and ..read more

Grime MC will finally see the light of day on 29 November. JME has taken to YouTube to announce a series of live dates and signings throughout November and December in support of long-awaited new album Grime MC. The video opens with JME showing the album to the camera, before writing a series of dates and venues on a chalkboard. As Fact highlight, he video also feature two new tracks from the album: Nang, featuring Skepta and You Watch Me. According to a tweet from HMV, Grime MC will be officially released on 29 November. Skepta, JME’s brother and fellow Boy Better Know member has also confirm ..read more

The 2010s have been a dramatic time for Britain’s rappers and MCs. Having started the decade scrambling to make pop hits, the UK’s rap stars are ending it headlining Glastonbury and with arms full of awards The post Britain’s rap <span>revolution</span> appeared first on Crack Magazine ..read more

Rye Wax is more than a record shop and club. The loved Peckham spot acts as a community hub, where institutions like Siren and Pretty Pretty Good have found their feet in London, and where the constant stream of talent passing through births new projects almost daily.  For their crackaud.io residency, 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 is joined by The Word’s Mika Oki for a dose of skittish percussion and enticing darkness. Welcome to the basement. The post Rye Wax #1: Cabasa b2b Mika Ok ..read more

Drake has responded to criticism that he’s a “culture vulture”, name dropping Wiley in the process. In an interview with BBC 1Xtra host Tiffany Calver, the Canadian rapper addressed some of the criticism he’s recently received – particularly from the self-proclaimed godfather of grime, Wiley. Having carved out a reputation for platforming UK artists – such as Crack Magazine cover star Dave and J Hus – Drizzy highlighted the negative comments he’s received for his involvement with London’s music scene. “I hate that people think that me being into music from these kids that are trying to make it ..read more

A new report highlights how grime artists are experiencing continued discrimination. A parliamentary report, published by the Digital, Media, Culture and Sport Committee, is calling for action to safeguard the UK’s live music scene. One of the sections within the piece focuses on grime, with the report stating that the genre is being stifled by “institutionalised racism”. The report identifies grime as “one of Britain’s most successful musical exports in recent years,” with DJ Target calling it “the best time we have had for creatives and musical talent coming out of this country”. However, de ..read more

Pulse Films and Paramount Television are set to adapt Inner City Pressure: The Story of Grime for television. Author and journalist Dan Hancox will have his book turned into a television show with production helmed by Pulse Films’ Thomas Benski, Lucas Ochoa and Sam Bridger. Hancox told Deadline, “I’m thrilled to be working with Paramount Television and Pulse Films on bringing Inner City Pressure to the screen. The response to the book has been incredible.” “I think people really recognise that you can’t tell the story of grime without telling the story of the city and society around ..read more