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Originating in East London during the early 2000s, grime is an aggressive electronic genre that evolved from UK garage, jungle, and dancehall influences. Find upcoming Grime events in London below.
Upcoming Grime Events · London

TeeBee, D7, JOLA, MUNII S, TOBZ, EMZY, SPOOKZ

Sav NDO

Sav NDO

Mak 10, Kaythreee, Scyther

Teddy Kitano, Tesfa Williams, Tsunamy, DJ Priya, Sho Gabi, Petit Probleme, Amber Rose, Charisma, Klonde, Samo

Mike Millrain, Plastician, El-B, Chunky, Rich Reason, J Da Flex, Lady Passion, Larishka

Mike Millrain, Plastician, El-B, Chunky, Rich Reason, J Da Flex, Lady Passion, Larishka


The Cookout Boys
Sound profile
A high-energy, raw sound.
Originating in East London during the early 2000s, grime is an aggressive electronic genre that evolved from UK garage, jungle, and dancehall influences. It is characterized by a rapid tempo of approximately 140 beats per minute, featuring syncopated breakbeats, jagged synthesizers, and heavy, distorted sub-bass frequencies. The mood is typically dark, urban, and frantic, often serving as a backdrop for rapid-fire lyrical delivery from MCs who provide social commentary or competitive wordplay. While it shares DNA with hip hop, grime remains distinct due to its specific rhythmic structure and roots in the British pirate radio scene, marking it as a definitive UK urban sound.
Also known as: Eskibeat
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