Grime music emerged in East London in the early 2000s from genres like UK garage, dancehall, and hip hop. It combines futuristic electronic elements with dark, guttural bass lines. The document provides track listings from the soundtracks of the 2006 film Kidulthood and the 2009 film Shank, showing the grime artists and songs featured. It explains that grime music is often used in drama films rated 15-18 to portray youth culture, as the genre is associated with older teens.

1. Grime Music

2. Grime -a genre of urban music that first emerged in Bow, East London, England in the early 2000s, primarily a development of UK garage, dancehall, and hip hop. The lyrics and music combine futuristic electronic elements and dark, guttural bass lines.

3. Kidulthood 2006 Soundtrack Roll WidUs"Performed by AkalaContains a portion of "Johnny Guitar"Performed by Austin "Jus' a Rascal“ Written by Dizzee Rascal (as Dylan Mill), T. Rowe & V. VardoenPerformed by Dizzee Rascal"Sittin' Here“ Written by Dizzee Rascal (as Dylan Mill)Performed by Dizzee Rascal "Woman's World (Gurlz Stand Up)"Performed by Shystie"One Wish“ Performed by Shystie"Dub Styles"Written by M. Moka & Rodney Smith Performed by Roots Manuva"Witness"Written by Rodney SmithPerformed by Roots Manuva Shank 2009 Soundtrack Bashy Ft LoickEssien – When The Sky Falls TinchyStryder Ft Tanya Lacey – Spotlight Boy Better Know – Goin In Roll Deep - Roll Deep Rally MzBratt Ft Bruza and TinieTempah – Warning Giggs Ft B.O.B - Don’t Go There Doctor - Tek Your Time Donaeo – Riot Music (Skream Remix) Tempz – Next Hype Ghetts – Artillery Breakage Ft Newham Generals – Hard SpeecheDebelle – The Key (Loose Cannons Remix) Dotstar – Stick Up SkankRoxXxan - Heavyweight Hydro – Blowing Up (Competition Winner) Adam Deacon – Madness

4. Why used in films Often used in Drama films due to the up tempo beats. Used mainly in certificates 15-18 portraying youth culture. As this type of music is often associated with the older teens.

5. In addition Taking this into account it seems appropriate to use this genre of music as it fits what our target audience listen to ( see reference in Audience profile).