The explosion of the urban sub-genre scene this year has been highlighted by the successes of Wiley, Dizzee Rascal, Lethal Bizzle and Roots Manuva. ‘You Don’t Have To Be American’ is a direct message to US rap. Grime is coming
Craze 24 delivers a patriotic ensemble of sharp succinct lyrics, riding on a heavy bass line. The ‘Lord of the Mics’ winner has been proving his credentials worldwide with supporting slots on the tours of Nas, The Game and Ghostface Killer. His debut five track promo, ‘The Streets Are Talking’ inflated his UK reputation, a reputation his new release aims to solidify.
‘You Dont Have To Be American’ is an insight into the ambition of the UK grime scene and a soundtrack to the future of sub-culture, underground productions.
