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Grime Kids
- The Inside Story of the Global Grime Takeover
- Narrated by: DJ Target
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
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Summary
NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA, AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC THREE NOW
'An essential read for anyone with the slightest interest in the birth of Grime' The Wire
'Sharp and nostalgic' The Observer
A group of kids in the 90s had a dream to make their voice heard - and this book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture.
DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming close on the skyline. The 'Godfather of Grime' Wiley and Dizzee Rascal first met each other in his bedroom. They were all just grime kids on the block back then, and didn't realise they were to become pioneers of an international music revolution. A movement that permeates deep into British culture and beyond. Household names were borne out of those housing estates, and the music industry now jumps to the beat of their gritty reality rather than the tune of glossy aspiration. Grime has shaken the world and Target is revealing its explosive and expansive journey in full, using his own unique insight and drawing on the input of grime's greatest names.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Ashley Samuels-Mckenzie
- 24-07-18
a comprehensive history or now UK music took shape
For anyone who is interested in UK music be that Grime, garage or jungle this audio book is essential. Dj targets unique perspective from a youth first experiencing the UK jungle emergence to his times setting up Pay as you go cartel, becoming a prominent figure on the pirate radio scene and being on the forefront of when the garage sound started to evolve into the new kind of music that allowed mcs to take the centre stage. This audio book is a must listen for anyone that would like to learn where crime came from and the Amazing achievements that have been achieved from this captivating music genre.
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- Goldie Horne
- 26-08-19
Gritty and Explosive
Great to listen to a subject I did not know much about. The narrative was clear and precise - it also reflected on my experience growing up in East London. DJ Target was raw and his own interpretation was flawless facts. The music incorporated an industry that is bursting at the seams. From ragga, jungle, garage inflamed the torch for Grime . I highly recommend this book because of the in depth life living and existing within inner city life which surroundings is masked by poverty and deprivation.
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- Andy Williamson
- 07-05-22
A story to inspire you.
Inspirational story. Long live Grime. 140bpm to the world. Peace, love and DJ Target.
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- Ames
- 07-04-24
A great read
A history of UK Grime. I throughly enjoyed and would recommend to a friend. Appreciated that this book is voiced by DJ Target himself.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-03-19
Absolutely brilliant book
Brought back memories and detailed information I didn't know. Just goes to show with persistence and hard work, greatness can be achieved. Brilliant job of describing our great scene! Thank you DJ Target for taking the time out to produce this.
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- Eric lamps
- 26-10-18
such a nostalgic read. really took me back.
I finished this book in record timing. Could not put it down. if you are a fan of this scene, you will thoroughly enjoy
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- Tw1990
- 07-05-24
Grime at its best!
a must for all grime fans! the history of it all is amazing and i learnt so much
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- Eighty Five
- 16-11-21
Must read.
There’s nobody better to tell the story of Grime than DJ Target. This is a great book and the audiobook read by the man himself is too good to miss. Open Spotify, listen along and enjoy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-04-20
Amazing
I've been a grime fan for years so good hearing the inside story on some of my favourite artists. I've known stop listened to garage and grime since I started listening to this book. Finished it in a week going to listen to wileys next!
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- MADLOO87
- 03-08-20
Must read for any grime fans
Great story on the history of UK grime/garage a must read for any grime fans
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