Grime Archives

Stormzy becomes first artist signed to newly-launched 0207 Def Jam

It sees the rapper exit his deal with Atlantic Records

Friends Like These: JME and Yizzy

Yizzy's latest single 'Grime' features the legendary JME, so we got the two to interview each other about the new tune, their first ever gigs and their favourite grime artists of all time

Channel U’s return was a celebration of Black British culture – relive the best bits

Back for one night only, the rebooted UK rap mecca aired a mix of classic videos, familiar faces and new interviews

‘Against All Odds’: inside the first ever grime movie – and how it resurrected iconic TV station Channel U

The noughties' number one destination for UK rap is back – we go behind the scenes on the film that made it all happen

Watch Dizzee Rascal’s lively new video for ‘Body Loose’ with Ella Eyre

The Splurgeboys-produced anthem samples garage classic 'Body Groove'

The HeavyTrackerz – ‘TRKRZ FM’ review: a concentrated capsule of Black British excellence

The London duo veer away from their grime roots to take the temperature of UK rap

Giggs – ‘Now Or Never’ review: surprise mixtape sees UK rap star step aside for the next gen

The likes of Jorja Smith, Dave and Obongjayar shine while Giggs takes a back seat on this assured 16-track release

Dizzee Rascal latest star to become personal navigator on Waze app

Fix up, turn left...

Smoke Boys – ‘All The Smoke’ review: UK rappers bow out with final mixtape, their legacy intact

This is the farewell that the influential south London six-piece deserve

Dizzee Rascal – ‘E3 AF’ review: a potent reminder that the rap legend still has so much to give

The east London MC assesses his enormous contribution while reminding everyone that he’s not done yet