Thread by @wizzy93_, How to get into UK hip hop (a thread) Sections:GrimeLyricalDrill TrapOther [...]

How to get into UK hip hop (a thread)

Sections:
Grime
Lyrical
Drill
Trap
Other important artists

Grime - characterised by the iconic beats, grime has grown and changed a lot from its emergence in the early 2000s. Lyricism is important, with wordplay one of the biggest features.

For fans of: Griselda, Vince Staples, ScHoolboy Q

4 artists:
Skepta
JME
Kano
Dizzee Rascal

Skepta - despite moving away from grime, you can’t deny he has one of the greatest flows in rap and grime.

Song - shutdown
Album - blacklisted

JME - A very well respected artist in grime, JME is very well known for his great lyricism and flow.

Song - serious
Album - integrity

Kano - one of the best lyricists in grime, Kano has multiple classic albums, some great features and good sets.

Song - P’s and Q’s
Album - made in the manor

Dizzee Rascal - an icon of rap, releasing the greatest grime album oat at just 16.

Song - ghost
Album - boy in da corner

Lyrical rap - not particularly a genre, but all 4 of these artists are best known for their lyrical ability, from wordplay to storytelling.

For fans of: J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Cordae

4 artists:
Dave
Avelino
Nines
Wretch 32

Dave - one of the biggest artists in the UK, Dave grew into popularity thanks to his great storytelling and bars.

Song - my 19th birthday
Album - psychodrama

Avelino - an og of the scene, he has multiple mixtapes that are full of quality.

Song - Cassius clay
Album - F.Y.O

Nines - he has a very recognisable flow and delivery, some great bars and a solid discography.

Song - going in
Album - crop circle

Wretch 32 - another artist with multiple classic projects, he has many iconic lines and great songs.

Song - tell me
Album - growing over life

Drill - the UK drill scene is very influential, with artists from all over the world using the beats. The beats are often loud and filled with bass, with tough lyrics as well.

For fans of: Pop Smoke, Chief Keef, Fivio Foreign

4 artists:
Headie One
Abracadabra
RV
Digga D

Headie One - with iconic adlibs and an incredible discography, headie is one of the biggest drill rappers.

Song - know better
Album - music x road

Abracadabra - with his deep vocals and great versatility, abra will be huge soon.

Song - on deck
Album - product of my environment

RV - another member of OFB, along with headie, RVs delivery is iconic, plus he has a great discography.

Song - match day
Album - drillers x trappers

Digga D - the new leader of drill, digga makes hits, not a lot more needs to be said.

Song - woi
Album - double tap diaries

Trap - not very different from US trap, these artists use effects to enhance the quality of their music. Autotune is used in high amounts, in a similar way to the American artists.

For fans of: Travis Scott, Future, Gunna

4 artists:
M Huncho
Yxng Bane
Nafe Smallz
D Block Europe

M Huncho - Huncho has it all. A great voice, good lyrics, exceptional freestyles and some solid projects.

Song - leader of the tribe
Album - Huncholini the 1st

Yxng Bane - another versatile artist, Bane has used many different genres in his music.

Song - vroom
Album - HBK

Nafe Smallz - Nafe has a great voice, and is great at controlling it.

Song - bad to the bone
Album - DNA

D Block Europe - Dirtbike LB and Young Adz make up the biggest duo in the UK. They have many bangers even if many don’t like them.

Song - kitchen kings
Album - PTSD

Other important artists:

AJ Tracey
Slowthai
Aitch
J Hus
Little Simz
Stormzy

AJ Tracey
Similar artist: A$AP Rocky
Song - Thiago Silva
Album - AJ Tracey

Slowthai
Similar artist: Denzel Curry
Song - thoughts
Album - nothing great about Britain

Aitch
Similar artist: Lil Baby
Song - MICE
Album - AitcH20

J Hus
Similar artist: Roddy Ricch
Song - must be
Album - common sense

Little Simz
Similar artist: Rapsody
Song - venom
Album - grey area

Stormzy
Similar artist: Freddie Gibbs
Song - vossi bop
Album - gang signs and prayer

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