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From pirate radio to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, journalist and rapper Franklyn Addo pens an extraordinary narrative of the history, present and future of Grime music.
The influence of Grime on contemporary British culture is difficult to understate. From fashion trends and evolving language to potent political statements, Grime is a musical juggernaut that has reverberated far throughout British society. Chronicled for the first time in powerful literary prose, Addo intelligently documents the genre's cultural explosion and investigates how it became the voice of a generation.
A phenomenal insight into the captivating and electrifying genre that has taken the British music scene by storm, A Quick Ting On: Grime is an essential and long-awaited read for Stormzy aficionados and grime newcomers alike.
Franklyn Addo is a social commentator, journalist, youth worker and rapper whose work revolves around the promotion of social justice. His biographical experiences of growing up in (pre-gentrification) Hackney, where he continues to reside, has led him to become devoted to understanding the causes of issues like serious youth violence and the criminalisation of young people, as well as acting to resolve them.
- Publisher: Jacaranda Books
- Publish Date: Feb 4, 2025
- Pages: 172
- Dimensions: 1.74 pounds
- Language: English
- Type: Hardcover
- EAN/UPC: 9781913090524
- Alt: A Quick Thing on Grime
- BISAC Categories: Ethnic, Genres & Styles - Rap & Hip Hop, Genres & Styles - Reggae, Business Aspects, Essays
