Artist

Stormzy

2010-present·Croydon

Michael Omari grew up in Croydon and became the clearest face of grime's 2010s revival, eventually headlining Glastonbury in 2019 — the first grime artist to do so. That moment landed only after Form 696, the Metropolitan Police form long used to pressure venues into cancelling grime nights, was finally withdrawn in 2017.

The full story is in UK Grime.

At a glance

Active
2010–present
From
Croydon, South London, UK
Records in the issues
1 (2017), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
#Merky Records
Listening guide track
“Vossi Bop”

Listen

In the UK Grime listening guide: “Vossi Bop”

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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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Terms

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An unlicensed radio station broadcasting without government authorization.