Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-12-2017
Abstract
"The relationship between grime and politics has been an interesting and evolving one. Grime is a genre of music that emerged at the turn of the 21st century in London’s inner boroughs. Early on, its sound was most closely likened to US hip hop and rap. But those in the know appreciate grime’s deep connections to its UK predecessors, which include music from the British underground scene such as garage and jungle, in addition to Jamaican dancehall, electronic/experimental music, and British punk. The grime 'sound' developed as it grew, eventually being acknowledged as its own genre at the MOBOs in 2015 and iTunes in 2016. But grime has always been more than music. It is a culture, and this is key to its significance in this last general election."
Recommended Citation
Charles, M. (2017, June 12). Grime launches a revolution in youth politics. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/grime-launches-a-revolution-in-youth-politics-79236
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This article was originally published in The Conversation in 2017.