Grievous Angel
Beast of Burden
With all the discussion of RTR2 and the need for a compilation of Grime big tunes I think it's worth starting a thread that brings all the suggestions into one place so we can settle on some kind ideal track listing.
Rules are as follows:
I suggest we get lots of suggestions in (i.e. create a "long list") and then go back and rank them / cut them down.
Rules are as follows:
- tunes have to be Grime not Dubstep. Incredibly Dubstep has had more and better compilation action than Grime has so lets focus on Grime. Dubstep cross over tracks will be considered (Midnight Request Line is the obvious candidate) but no halfstep brilliance will be entertained. Similarly, no newly forged UK Garage
- the hypothetical CD will be an un-mixed compilation with companion mix CD (by Logan, no doubt)
- we are looking for tunes with both maximum quality and maximum cross-over potential. Our inspiration is the classic-period jungle compilations, which showcased the scene and provided an entry point for the curious and the uncommitted. Dodgy half-arsed "grime-trying-to-be-hip-hop" tunes which pander to other scenes tastes may not make the cut. Equally, lets be realistic about our audience -- they don't want pop pap, they want tip-top Grime-age.
- selections can be from any era of grime but I urge you to consider whether what was once considered a stand-out tune will really cut it with a fresh audience today
- multiple tunes on the same riddim will be considered but will have to work hard to justify inclusion. Wiley fans, I'm looking at you.
I suggest we get lots of suggestions in (i.e. create a "long list") and then go back and rank them / cut them down.