Grime is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM) that emerged in London in the early 2000s, developing out of the earlier UK dance style UK garage
. It is characterized by fast beats, electronic sounds, UK accents, and frenetic energy
. Grime music is not a subgenre of hip-hop, although they share some similarities
. The grime music scene is made up of grime crews, and the genre has its own distinct lineage, evolving from UK garage and Jamaican sound system culture
. Some key aspects of grime music include:
- Origins : Grime emerged in London in the early 2000s as a development of UK garage
- Style : Grime is characterized by fast beats, electronic sounds, and UK accents
- Scene : The grime music scene is made up of grime crews, and the genre has its own distinct lineage, evolving from UK garage and Jamaican sound system culture
- Lyricism : Grime lyrics have evolved over time, becoming more diverse and less violent compared to its early days
Grime music has gained popularity in the UK and beyond, with artists like Wiley, Skepta, Dizzee Rascal, Mez, and others contributing to the genre's growth and evolution
