Inside London: Mak 10 on Pirate Radio, Nasty Crew & How The Grime Scene Has Taken Over London
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Show Notes
In this Inside London edition of Loud & Unfiltered, we sit down with Mak 10 - DJ, producer, and member of the legendary Nasty Crew to talk about how grime culture was born from the streets, pirate radio, and pure rebellion.
From early drum & bass and garage roots to the explosive rise of grime MCs like Dizzee Rascal, D Double E, and Kano, Mak 10 takes us deep into the origins of a genre that reshaped UK music forever. He shares untold stories of Deja Vu FM, rival crews like Roll Deep, and the DIY spirit that drove a generation to create their own sound when no one would play them on legal radio.
Mak 10 also reveals the story behind his viral series The Essence, why his Dizzee Rascal rooftop session broke the internet, and how he accidentally reunited Dizzee and Wiley for the first time in years.
What You’ll Learn:
- How pirate radio shaped London’s underground music scene
- The rise of Nasty Crew and the rivalry with Roll Deep
- Why grime was born from garage, rebellion, and youth culture
- How Mak 10 pioneered content creation through The Essence series
- The story behind Dizzee Rascal and Wiley’s viral reunion
- How streaming and social media transformed the grime scene
- The next wave of grime, hybrid genres, and UK club innovation
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Key Moments:
0:00 Introduction: Mak 10’s Journey in Grime and Garage
01:09 Mak 10’s Early Influences: From Drum & Bass to Grime
02:42 Garage to Grime: Cultural and Generational Shifts
03:31 The Power of Pirate Radio in London’s Grime Scene
04:42 Going Mainstream: Pirate Radio to Legal Stations and Streaming
05:13 The Nasty Crew Era: Growth, Rivalries, and Roll Deep
07:22 Memorable Sets and Viral Grime Moments: Deja Vu and Beyond
08:35 DIY Spirit: Pirate Radio Attitude and Innovation
09:08 Behind the Scenes: Booking Grime and Drum & Bass Events
11:41 Grime Goes Mainstream: Roots, Growth, and Authenticity
13:16 Legendary Collaborations: Nasty Crew’s Lasting Influence
14:43 Passing the Torch: New Producers and Grime’s Evolution
15:06 The Essence Series: Creative Content and Streaming Innovations
16:56 Content Creation: Live Streaming vs. Pre-Recording in Grime
17:46 Favourite Guests: Dizzee Rascal, Viral Moments, and Rooftop Sessions
19:51 Off-the-Cuff Creativity and Viral Content Stories
23:41 Grime Meets Drum & Bass: Genre Crossovers and Scene Evolution
26:08 Iconic Collaborations: The Dizzee & Wiley Reunion Story
28:47 Dream Ciphers: Mak 10’s Ideal Grime and International Lineups
30:35 Social Media Strategy: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Monetization
32:02 Pushing Boundaries: Creative Aspirations and Future Goals
33:18 Full Takeover: Ministry of Sound Multi-Genre Event Recap
35:42 Musical Diversity: Embracing Multiple Genres in Live Sets
36:44 Creative Drive: Staying Motivated and Innovative in Music
37:53 Building Legacy: Influence, Inspiration, and Advice for the Next Generation
40:32 What’s Next: New Music, Label Projects, and Fashion Brand Launch
41:47 The Future of Grime: Outlook, Global Reach, and Legacy