Grime is officially recognised as a genre on Spotify now
The streaming service now classifies the U.K. sound as its own entity.
Grime went from strength to strength in 2017, with major releases and achievements from artists including Stormzy, Skepta, and Wiley helping to push the genre ever closer to the mainstream. The interest in the genre, as well as the related sounds coming from U.K. rap and Afro Trap, have been reflected by Spotify's decision to officially list grime as its own genre. The streaming service now has a hub for all things grime, including links to three major playlists: Grime Shutdown, Grime Classics, and Grime Instrumentals.
Spotify senior editor Austin Darbo, who has spoken at length about his role in bringing grime to the masses, explained the move (as well as the imagery involved) on Twitter.
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