Melding the urban imperative of its American antecedent with intrinsically British features, Grime is the latest manifestation of "glocalisation" in hip-hop. After 15 years spent struggling to find their own voice, UK rappers have finally asserted a distinct identity, blazing through the underground like a pack of gangsters with a score to settle. by liamtootill Jan 25
Melding the urban imperative of its American antecedent with intrinsically British features, Grime is the latest manifestation of "glocalisation" in hip-hop. After 15 years spent struggling to find their own voice, UK rappers have finally asserted a distinct identity, blazing through the underground like a pack of gangsters with a score to settle. by liamtootill Jan 25