Grime music

Grime is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM)^[3] that emerged in London in the early 2000s. It developed out of the earlier UK dance style UK garage,^[4] and draws influences from jungle, dancehall, and hip hop.^[2] The style is typified by rapid, syncopated breakbeats, generally around 140 beats per minute,^[4][1] and often features an aggressive or jagged electronic sound.^[5] Emceeing is a significant element of the style, and lyrics often revolve around gritty depictions of urban life.^[6]

The style initially spread among pirate radio stations and underground scenes before achieving some mainstream recognition in the UK during the mid-2000s through artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Lethal Bizzle, and Wiley. In the mid-2010s, grime began to receive popular attention in Canada.^[7] The genre has been described as the "most significant musical development within the UK for decades."^[8]

Though they are often compared, grime is generally considered distinct from hip hop due to its roots primarily being genres such as UK garage and jungle.^{[9][10][11][12][13]} Many but not all grime artists are from the black British community.