It’s been a hell of a year for grime. Earlier this year, Drake was signed to UK label BBK by co-founder Skepta who, several days ago, edged out both Radiohead and David Bowie for Britain’s Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa. In case you needed more proof that grime’s secured its place in the mainstream, 19-year-old MC, Novelist, recently linked up with New York-based producer Nick Hook (credited on 2014’s Certified Banger️
“Old English”) for “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.” Nick Hook’s typically dense, complex instrumental is just hard enough to keep up with Novelist’s malicious delivery, coming together for yet another win for crossover grime.
