Keeping it grimey?

October 28, 2012 2:42 PM

[MusicRecommendationFilter]I really enjoy the soundtracks to Ill Manors and Adulthood. Looking for similar dark British hip-hop.

I've kind of checked out the artists on both of those soundtracks, and some of their stuff is as dark and atmosphere-y, but not really. Looking for recommendations for that kind of British hip-hop that makes you want to put up the hood of your hoodie and walk through the streets of London.

posted by kuanes to media & arts (5 answers total)

Roots Manuva's first album on Big Dada has some great, dark bits. "Juggle Things Propa", "Clockwork and "Movements" in particular.
posted by beaucoupkevin at 2:55 PM on October 28, 2012 [1 favorite]

What about Tricky?
posted by swordfishtrombones at 3:38 PM on October 28, 2012

Kinda old school (if any UK hip hop is old school), but Blak Twang fits the bill.
posted by roofus at 3:59 PM on October 28, 2012

Just to clarify: looking for a little more modern stuff, i.e., dubstep, grime influenced...
posted by kuanes at 4:10 PM on October 28, 2012

If "British" isn't a hard requirement, I'd recommend Immortal Technique.
posted by brownbat at 7:41 PM on October 28, 2012