Wheel it up. This grime playlist charts the UK's own sound through 50 anthems, from Wiley and Dizzee Rascal on pirate radio to Skepta, Stormzy and the new generation filling festival stages.
The first section is raw East London energy, the middle is the crossover era when grime hit the charts and the last part brings in the MCs carrying the sound forward today.
The Full Tracklist
Pirate radio pioneers
- Pow! (Forward) - Lethal Bizzle (2004)
- I Luv U - Dizzee Rascal (2003)
- Wot Do U Call It? - Wiley (2004)
- Pulse X - Musical Mob (2002)
- Fix Up, Look Sharp - Dizzee Rascal (2003)
- Eskimo - Wiley (2002)
- Rhythm 'n' Gash - Ruff Sqwad (2005)
- P's and Q's - Kano (2005)
- Serious - JME (2006)
- When I'm 'Ere - Roll Deep (2005)
- Jus' a Rascal - Dizzee Rascal (2003)
- Typical Me - Kano (2005)
- The Avenue - Roll Deep (2005)
- Ice Rink - Wiley (2003)
- Function on the Low - Ruff Sqwad (2004)
- Talkin' da Hardest - Giggs (2007)
- Oi! - Dizzee Rascal (2003)
Crossover classics
- Destruction VIP - Skepta & JME (2008)
- Too Many Man - Boy Better Know (2009)
- Dance wiv Me - Dizzee Rascal ft. Calvin Harris & Chrome (2008)
- Wearing My Rolex - Wiley (2008)
- Number 1 - Tinchy Stryder ft. N-Dubz (2009)
- Next Hype - Tempa T (2009)
- Bonkers - Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden (2009)
- Heatwave - Wiley ft. Ms D (2012)
- German Whip - Meridian Dan ft. Big H & JME (2014)
- Dirtee Disco - Dizzee Rascal (2010)
- Cold - Stormzy (2014)
- That's Not Me - Skepta ft. JME (2014)
- M.E.N. - Bugzy Malone (2015)
- Shut Up - Stormzy (2015)
- Rari WorkOut - Lethal Bizzle ft. JME & Tempa T (2014)
- Shutdown - Skepta (2015)
- Wicked Skengman 4 - Stormzy (2015)
The new wave
- Man Don't Care - JME ft. Giggs (2015)
- Fester Skank - Lethal Bizzle ft. Diztortion (2015)
- Queen's Speech Ep.4 - Lady Leshurr (2015)
- Know Me From - Stormzy (2015)
- Man - Skepta (2016)
- This Is England - Kano (2016)
- Street Fighter Riddim - D Double E (2016)
- It Ain't Safe - Skepta ft. Young Lord (2016)
- Thiago Silva - Dave & AJ Tracey (2016)
- Big for Your Boots - Stormzy (2017)
- Ladies Hit Squad - Skepta ft. D Double E & A$AP Nast (2016)
- Pepper Riddim - Chip (2017)
- Vossi Bop - Stormzy (2019)
- Lyrics - Skepta ft. Novelist (2016)
- Ladbroke Grove - AJ Tracey (2019)
- Mozambique - Ghetts ft. Jaykae & Moonchild Sanelly (2021)
Why these songs work
Grime runs at about 140 beats per minute, which is perfect for jumping. Drop Pow! or Shutdown and the whole room becomes a skank off.
It's a proudly British genre. These songs talk about life in London, Birmingham and beyond, so UK crowds connect with the lyrics in a way imported hip hop can't always match.
We've balanced the pioneers with the hits, so there are deep cuts for the purists and chart smashes like Bonkers and Shutdown for everyone else.
Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco
Give the room three British sounds to choose from:
- Red: pure grime from 2002 to now.
- Blue: our UK garage playlist for the sound that came first.
- Green: our drum and bass playlist for faster rollers.
Full Service covers venues across South Wales and West Wales. DIY kits can be couriered to student houses, bars and halls across the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Book your grime night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best grime songs of all time?
Pow! (Forward), Shutdown, Wot Do U Call It?, Fix Up, Look Sharp and Shut Up are all classics.
How many tracks are on the grime playlist?
There are 50 UK grime tracks.
Is grime good for a silent disco?
Yes. The heavy bass sounds superb on headphones and the energy is unmatched.
Is it suitable for a uni or freshers event?
It's ideal for freshers, society socials and end of exam parties.
Is it free to listen?
Yes. Our grime list is on Spotify and anyone can play it for nothing. Search V360 Silent Disco to find it.
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