Stickylemons @ Buffalo, Cardiff
Thurs 13 July
A few grime MCs started off at drum’n’bass raves, before grime properly existed – Dizzee Rascal comes to mind prominently – but it’s exceedingly rare for anyone to maintain a foot in both genres. Birmingham’s Devilman is the high-profile exception, calling himself the ‘drum’n’bass father’ and getting headline bookings at nights like this (Stickylemons, ran by Slim Teng, is chiefly dedicated to d’n’b and jungle) but initially making his name as one of the few recognised grime MCs from outside London in the early 00s. Scholars of grime clashes and beefs should be familiar with his enduring rivalry with Skepta; fans of gross horrorcore-type lyrics might get their kicks from Spitfire and the like. Skamma and T-Bone v Dubmatt are among the supporting cast tonight.
Tickets: £6. Info: 029 2031 0312 / www.buffalocardiff.com