Chip is bringing grime again to the forefront with Grime Scene Saviour, a self-released album that honors the style’s legacy.
Chip is placing grime firmly again on the map with the discharge of his fifth studio album, Grime Scene Saviour.
The British musical icon launched the mission, a grime-first physique of labor, on Friday (April 18) beneath his impartial label Money Motto, marking a return to the style that made him a family title.
That includes a lineup of style titans together with Skepta, D Double E, JME, Frisco, Flirta D, Novelist and Flowdan, the album doubles as each a celebration and a declaration—grime is not only alive; it’s thriving.
The centerpiece observe, “Grime Scene Saviours,” introduced collectively a number of MCs for a lyrical showcase that honored the style’s pioneers and ongoing evolution. The accompanying video, filled with rapid-fire verses and gritty visuals, amplified the message.
Chip – Grime Scene Saviours
“This time subsequent week my true supporters will likely be using to my newest physique of labor,” Chip wrote in a heartfelt Instagram publish forward of the discharge. “Of all of the mixtapes, ep’s, albums and singles… this mission has made me the HAPPIEST to create.”
He added, “Each synth, each excessive hat, each sharp snare, each basic pattern. The listing goes on. Once I take a look at the artwork work for this physique of labor… entrance or again cowl. I’ll keep in mind the time we made Grime shake up the tradition and conversations for a third time spherical in life and be happy with my contribution.”
Chip, who first broke via with I Am Chipmunk in 2009 and later teamed up with Skepta and Younger Adz for Insomnia in 2020, used this album to reassert his place in grime’s lineage—not as a ruler, however as a servant to the sound.
“I by no means wished to be the Godfather,” he admitted, including, “I by no means wished to be the King. I wished to make the fore-founders and creators proud. Being a trusted service on the microphone giving the glory to God and telling the reality about UK music historical past as somebody who helped construct the bridges for my technology and generations to return.”
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The album additionally arrived with visuals for “Horny Grime,” including one other layer to the rollout.
However Chip’s mission didn’t cease on the studio. In February, he hosted a sold-out Grime Scene Saviour present in London. The epic live performance introduced collectively 20 MCs from throughout the scene. The vitality continues with a follow-up occasion, Grime Scene Saviours Reloaded, set for June 21 in London.
Chip’s Grime Scene Saviour is accessible now on all main platforms.
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