8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime
Watch 8 bar – the evolution of grime lookmovie. Against a backdrop of austerity, riots and institutional racism, Grime became the defining sound of an era. Ewen Spencer’s exhilarating film is told through Grime’s grass-roots originators, from major players like Dizzee Rascal, to unsung heroes such as DJ Slimzee, along with behind-the-scenes operators who propelled, and continue to drive, the music’s relentless 140BPM heartbeat. 8 Bar shines a light on an untold history, bringing a cultural art-form the recognition it deserves and highlighting the impact of these Black British artists on contemporary music, fashion and popular culture.
- Genre: Documentary
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- Director: David Upshal, Aleksandra Bilic, Ewen Spencer
- Cast: Julie Adenuga, Lethal Bizzle, Jamie Adenuga, Skepta, DJ Target, Wiley, Ashley Walters, Jammer, Jon E Cash, Tinchy Stryder, Kane Robinson, Dizzee Rascal