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Grime & Dubstep

Grime & Dubstep. Early History. Wiley along with a few other people coined up the first concepts of Grime but he has always been portrayed as the front man or “godfather” of the genre. The mainstream initially regarded the new genre as “Eski” seeing as Wiley

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Grime & Dubstep

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  1. Grime & Dubstep

  2. Early History • Wiley along with a few other people coined up the first concepts of Grime but he has always been portrayed as the front man or “godfather” of the genre. • The mainstream initially regarded the new genre as “Eski” seeing as Wiley • He became an instant success with his long line of shows called “Eskimo Dance” • His best known franchise was a series of raves with Wiley as the headlining act amongst other performing artists.

  3. Key Figures (Grime) • Dizzee Rascal, who was a Mercury prize winner as well as a protégé of Wiley made large accomplishments in the scene as well as the industry. • His record label, “Dirtee Stank” consisting of D Double E & Footsie was one of the first independent Grime record labels. • Another key figure, Kano won a MOBO in 2005 along with a “Best of British” award on New Year’s Eve. He also appeared as the first playable British character on the game “Def Jam: Icon” • A recent figure, Tinchy Stryder has stormed the scene with his idea of infusing Grime with Techno music placing him and Craig David at #3 in the charts.

  4. Producers • Producers have a big impact on Grime music with the likes of Maniac, Nocturnal & Dot Rotten setting the levels for other small time producers to catch up. • Some artists also happen to produce as well as MC. This mainly because of the amount of professional producers available. • Most producers use sequencing software as well as virtual instruments in the 125-140 bpm range.

  5. Audience & Fans • Most grime fans range in age between 10 and 19 years of age whereas Dubstep listeners would range from 16 above. • In terms of demographics, Grime has a predominantly black fan base with most coming from lower and middle class backgrounds. • Dubstep’s more techno orientated origins means that the majority of its fans would be from all classes seeing as techno has been around for much longer.

  6. Sub Genres • Both genres are derived from “parent genres” or more original genres which have larger audiences e.g. Hip Hop and Techno.

  7. Record Labels • Artists seem to be the front men of their record labels with most happening to sign other Grime artists onto their label. • Dubstep artists are rarely signed but still manage to release white label vinyl records once every few months. • Always Recording, Dirtee Stank, Eskibeat Recordings amongst many other labels are the main independent run record labels around. • Most happen to scout new talent on radio shows like Tim Westwood’s 1Xtra Hip Hop Show and Logan Sama’s Monday night slots on Kiss 100.

  8. Competition • The other magazines covering the same genre is the RWD (rewind) magazine which discusses urban music and Grime in general with Dubstep slots showing up once in a while. • This magazine is sold at 25p where sold. They are also sold through phone credit and are released once every month. • They feature interviews, gig listings and competitions. • Other forms of media covering the genre areKiss 100 – Logan Sama1Xtra – Tim Westwood’s Hip Hop ShowChannel U – Streetz, Grime & Life

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