Review of An England Story in The London Paper
Ace compilation label Soul Jazz proves that the roots the grime scene lie in 80s dancehall and reggae soundsystems with this compilation celebrating 25 years of British MCs. It puts tracks by new grime and garage stars (Estelle, Warrior Queen, Roll Deep's Riko) next to pioneers such as Papa Levi, the first English MC to have a No 1 in Jamaica. The results will appeal to Dizzee Rascal-loving grime newbies as much as dancehall nerds. Four out of five.
Jessica Holland | The London Paper
