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Last night Channel 4 broadcast a full-length documentary detailing the history of grime, entitled Open Mic. Watch it here on 4od.
The latest in Dazed's Music Nation series, it features some the scene's biggest players. Wiley, Dizzee Rascal, DJ Slimzee, Kano, Lethal Bizzle, D Double E, Footsie, Logan Sama, JME, Devlin and Ghetts all make appearances.
Coming from Ewen Spencer who also put together the Brandy & Coke garage documentary from the previous season, it acts as a sequel of sorts. It traces the scene from its early origins in the 00s, where it grew out of the garage scene and entered the mainstream before heading back underground.
Watch the trailer for Open Mic below
It's a highly recommended watch, detailing the ups and downs of what is an incredibly turbulent scene. It also acts as a nice history lesson and refresher course: all in preparation for a year in grime is about to get its second wind.
