Paul Gibbins
agenda
La Model | The Brutal Story of Franco’s Notorious Torture Prison
...and why a group of ex-inmates are fighting to preserve it
Paul Gibbins
2.10.19
Where's The Beef
What Wiley Squashing One of His Oldest Beefs Means for Grime Today
He’s due to join forces with Durrty Goodz, a former foe, on a collab EP – so how'd we get here?
Paul Gibbins
6.26.17
Interviews
The Boy from the Suburbs Who Became Wiley’s Favourite MC
How Devlin went from Dagenham lad to beefing with the man who's since given him a 'Godfather' feature.
Paul Gibbins
3.6.17
Interviews
A Conversation with Rude Kid About the Future of Grime on Mainstream Radio
"Grime is no longer a niche genre, it’s just simply: good music."
Paul Gibbins
7.15.16
Longreads Or Whatever
How LEVELZ Are Injecting a 'No Bullshit' Policy into Manchester’s Burgeoning Bass Scene
We spoke to the 14-man collective about the "guerilla mentality" they've cultivated in the clubs and raves of Manchester.
Paul Gibbins
5.27.16
Objectively Correct Lists
Five British MCs That American Grime Fans Need to Hear Right Now
Ahead of 'NOISEY London' on VICELAND, we look at the most exciting artists in the scene right now.
Paul Gibbins
4.19.16
Objectively Correct Lists
Which MC Recorded the Greatest 'Fire in the Booth'?
We caught up with Charlie Sloth, the prince of 1Xtra, to find out.
Paul Gibbins
3.1.16
Interviews
We Quizzed Grime Legend D Double E on His 'Street Fighter' Knowledge
Last week saw the re-release of the MC's iconic "Street Fighter Riddim", so we sat down with the man himself to chat about his game tactics and who in the grime scene can beat him.
Paul Gibbins
11.27.15
Interviews
Meet the Japanese MCs Who Do Insane Covers of UK Grime
Yomeiriland like grime "because grime artists rap about ordinary life and are dissatisfied and whining just like us."
Paul Gibbins
9.28.15
Thinkpieces And Shit
It's No Cheesy Urban-lite Anthem, Stormzy is Smashing the UK Charts with a Grime Freestyle
Hell, it doesn’t even have a chorus.
Paul Gibbins
9.17.15
Interviews
Reflecting on the British Impact of NWA With Giggs, Fekky, and Ghetts
"Back then, I couldn’t believe that people were making statements like that, never mind songs."
Paul Gibbins
8.26.15
Photos
Ten Classic Grime Photos and the Stories That Inspired Them
Simon Wheatley’s 'Don’t Call Me Urban' photo book is being digitally re-released, so we asked him to reflect on a few of his classics.
Paul Gibbins
7.29.15
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