It's Grime Up North

The documentary, produced by BBC Radio 1Xtra, follows Charlie Sloth as he travels from Newcastle to Liverpool, Manchester to Sheffield, and beyond. He interacts with aspiring MCs in boxing gyms and encounters battle-rappers working night shifts in Morrisons.

Featuring artists like Shotty Horroh, Bang On, Tez Kidd, Hoodman, The Projekt, and Sermstyle, the film highlights the unique rap culture emerging in Northern England. It sheds light on the reasons behind the dominance of London in the UK rap music scene and explores the stories of those contributing to its growth in the North.