Stereogum — Funny thing about grime: It’s a throwback genre that still sounds like the future. When grime first emerged in the early ’00s, it sounded completely alien. There was just nothing like it. There was a history and a context behind this music: Londo... more info

Core News — “The Hottest Record comes from Skepta, plus Monday’s Power Down Playlist eases listeners into the week.” Check out other Annie Mac shows in the archive and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Annie Mac 2016-05-09 Skepta + Pow... more info

NME — Rock bassist also shares his opinion on Skepta and Death Grips more info

Core News — Here is the latest Lefto show. Check out other LeFtO shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Lefto – Show #662 2016-05-09 new James Blake, Skepta, Mark Pritchard, Jordan Rakei, Jonwayne, Mala [Uploaded.net download] [O... more info

NME — Calvin Harris and Rihanna are also on course for the top spot in the UK singles chart more info

MTV.co.uk News — Prior to the release of his fifth studio album, Skepta had undoubtedly done a lot for Grime’s commercial profile and helped to elevate it from the inner city blocks to an international stage. more info

NME — "We’re putting together an official worldwide BBK label," grime MC says more info

New York Times — For a decade and a half, a rugged, fast-paced British offshoot of hip-hop has been remarkably durable, as two acts prove. more info

NME — Tickets are on sale from 12pm today (Sunday) more info

Guardian Music — (Boy Better Know)A key figure on the grime scene since the early 00s, Skepta rebooted his career and gave the entire genre a jolt in 2014 with the electrifying That’s Not Me. This keenly awaited album, his fourth, rides the wave of that resurg... more info