In the late 1990s, UK garage grew in popularity and also found crossover commercial success with shows on Kiss 100 and BBC Radio 1. and it was through pirate radio that artists could first present themselves and build an audience. It has origins tied with UK pirate radio stations such as Rinse FM, Deja Vu, Major FM, Delight FM, Freeze 92.7 and Mission.

Grime emerged in the early 2000s in London. Grime is generally considered to be distinct from hip hop due to its roots primarily being genres such as UK garage and jungle. The genre has been described as the 'most significant musical development within the UK for decades.' In the mid-2010s, grime began to receive popular attention in Canada. The style initially spread among pirate radio stations and underground scenes before achieving some mainstream recognition in the UK during the mid-2000s through artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Lethal Bizzle, and Wiley. Emceeing is a significant element of the style, and lyrics often revolve around gritty depictions of urban life. The style is typified by rapid, syncopated breakbeats, generally around 140 beats per minute, and often features an aggressive or jagged electronic sound. It developed out of the earlier UK dance style UK garage, and draws influences from jungle, dancehall, and hip hop. Grime is a genre of electronic music that emerged in London in the early 2000s.

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