Not long ago I was chilling at home and flicking through my local paper, until I came across something that made me go "WHAT?!" I had to double check that I was seeing right. There was an article on me! I was baffed. It's something I'm proud of, so I feel to share it with you guys.
"THE ever-evolving musical landscape is what keeps it exciting for enthusiasts, and the diversity of genres and sub-genres means that's one thing that'll never change, regardless of the medium through which you gain access to your music of choice.
To relate that to Thurrock, the wildly contrasting styles we're being presented with suggests we're more culturally diverse than perhaps ever before- and the variety that brings can only be good.
Grime is ultimately a variant of UK hip-hop, with dubstep/UK garage underpinning the rhymes- as popularised by Dizzee Rascal, but with a wealth of new talent coming to the fore.
In recent times, Tinchy Stryder has hit number one having started deep under-ground- where most new dance genres begin- and Giggs, Wiley, Skepta and Chipmunk are all proving self-financed releases can reach the masses.
All of this is no doubt encouraging for Krazy, a young man with a distinctive vocal style who states his roots as East London; and is also part of the Swiftly Movin' Artists crew from South London- an area instrumental in bringing grime and dubstep to the fore.
In terms of delivery, Krazy has little of the aggression of many of his contemporaries, veering towards R&B with melodic vocals rather than spitting rhymes, and lyrically he's not short of confidence, both in terms of content and ambition.
What marks him out as a genuine talent is his flow, with a lazy, but coherent style that's non-confrontational and, dare I say it, quite pleasant, always clear and easy to listen to.
The flipside of the current swell of interest is that there's plenty of competition for the spotlight, but Krazy's certaintly got something that makes him a contender. "
"Chances: Krazy's melodic form of Grime can make him a stand out performer of the future"
Andy Slocombe
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