Grime spreads beyond London's underground
Squeezed in to a small and sweaty East London nightclub at 3 a.m., the Slew Dem Crew spit bars to a raucous audience revelling in the fast growing popularity of Britain's new musical obsession.
"Grime is my story, my passion, my hopes, my dreams and my means to succeed," said grime artist Lady Shocker.
Grime artist Jabz, MC of The Collective, makes his dog Bruce jump for a biscuit, as his mother relaxes at home in Abbey Wood.
Grime artist Mr Myki (right), MC of The Collective, who studies music technology at the University of East London, said: "Grime is just what we have grown up with, it's just us, it's just youth."
Grime artist Bang GK watches Luciferian, MC of The Collective, rehearse at home in Cobham, Surrey.
A microphone lies on top of a notepad containing lyrics at a studio where members of The Collective are performing in Shoreditch.
Grime artist Clipson, MC of Slew Dem Crew, jokes with his partner Mamie Lolo, a hip-hop artist, during a walk in Leytonstone.
Lady Shocker smokes outside Don City radio station in Hackney Wick.
Grime artist Kraze, MC of Slew Dem Crew, types lyrics on his mobile phone during a studio session in Hackney.
People gather outside Tone coffee shop for a grime night in Willesden Green.
Grime artist M3, MC of The Collective (center), greets a friend outside the Tone coffee shop during a grime night.
People gather for a grime night.
Grime artist Charisma Mixamilla (left), DJ of The Collective and Mr Myki, MC of The Collective laugh as they look at a phone in Hoxton.
Members from grime group The Collective perform at City Sound Project, Penny Theatre club, Canterbury.
Clubbers are seen at a grime night at The Nest club in Dalston.
A man looks at his phone at a grime night at The Nest club.
People dance to a set by Slew Dem Crew at a grime night at The Nest club.
Grime artist Big Reky performs at Mayhem club in Southend.
Grime group Slew Dem Crew leave Tubby's Kebab, after a radio show, in Hackney Wick.
Tower blocks are seen in the distance at Edmonton cemetery in London.
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The energy onstage is infectious, wild celebrations from artists and listeners showcase camaraderie over competitiveness.
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The mainstream may be embracing it, but its artists aren't ready to be contained.
"(Grime) is a way for the underground to be creative and illustrate whatever they want," said 18-year-old MC Squintz.
