GRIME IS THE NEW RAP?

I had tweeted yesterday that grime is the new rap and got a lot of users (I wanted to describe them as ignorant or idiotic but I will be nice) telling me their opinions like they understood what I meant. Firstly in no way was I comparing the two. I was told “GRIME AINT NO NEW NOTHING. GRIME IS GRIME END OF” and rightly so. Grime cannot be compared to any genre in terms of the energy and rawness. From the pirate radio sets on deja vu to the crowding around of the microphone waiting for your turn to show your talent. The wheel ups the crowd energy and legendary clashes you will never forget like Wiley Vs Dirty Doogz (who is now Dirty Goodz).

Now I have cleared that up let me explain what I actually meant. 

Grime has created a global culture just like rap. Of course there is a lot more ground to cover and I am sure there is a few places that grime hasn't touched yet but it is definitely on its way. Grime represents the people, it represents the struggle taking place in London and furthermore the UK. I think Skepta represents this perfectly by the way he has gone back to his “original” image. In my opinion I think he done that to be closer to the audience, he done it so he could solidify his connection with the grime scene as well as its supporters. 

“YEAH, I USED TO WEAR GUCCI, I PUT IT ALL IN THE BIN CAUSE THATS NOT ME” Skepta - Thats Not Me 2014. 

Skepta realised that being himself and doing what he likes is what grime is about rather than trying to fit an image. This is what early rap was about being yourself, sending out messages in your own words and inspiring people to also be themselves and not live up to a “image”. Grime represents a struggle and a possible success if you work hard enough JUST LIKE RAP.

You could negate everything I said and say there is opportunity in all genres but the thing is these genres are not “natural” in the sense of they do not represent the people they represent what is popular and that always changes.

I can make comparisons all day but what I am simply trying to say is that Grime has created a global culture just like rap. Its something we can identify with, something that belongs to us, something that inspires us. And once everyone realises its power and its potential it will reach new heights and take the culture to the next level. One day which I believe to be very close the mainstream will fully embrace us and the sound of grime. Its slowly happening now but we need to keep pushing to ensure this happens. 

Keep it raw keep it original keep it grime…

BLUKU!