Artist

Jammer

2000-present·Leytonstone

MC, producer, and one of grime's great archivists, Jammer turned his family's Leytonstone basement into the genre's most important recording room almost by accident. In 2004, with his friend Ratty, he started filming MCs clashing down there for the Lord of the Mics DVD series, and the space itself — nicknamed the Dungeon — became a shrine, its walls filled with thousands of signatures from everyone who ever stepped through to spit.

The full story is in UK Grime.

At a glance

Active
2000–present
From
Leytonstone, East London, UK

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In the issues

  • UK Grime
    Supporting cast · 2000-2010 · Members

    UK Grime is a genre from East London, UK, 2000–2010. Its principal artists include Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and Skepta. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 12 dated events.

Terms

MC
A performer who raps or chants rhythmically over music, often hosting a set by hyping the crowd, introducing tracks, or delivering lyrics.