Artist

Lethal Bizzle

2002-present·Walthamstow

Maxwell Ansah, out of Walthamstow, gave grime one of its most quoted records in 'Pow' (2004) — a track so aggressive that clubs banned it outright, and so enduring that it resurfaced years later as an unofficial anthem of the 2010 student protests. Its success dragged mainstream attention toward a scene that authorities were, at the same time, actively trying to choke off through Form 696 risk-assessment forms and venue shutdowns.

The full story is in UK Grime.

At a glance

Active
2002–present
From
Walthamstow, London, UK
Records in the issues
1 (2005)
Original label
Stay Dench Records
Listening guide track
“Pow (Forward)”

Listen

In the UK Grime listening guide: “Pow (Forward)”

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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.

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