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Inside London: Mak 10 on Pirate Radio, Nasty Crew & How The Grime Scene Has Taken Over London
44 minutes Posted Nov 18, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction: Mak 10’s Journey in Grime and Garage
Mak 10’s Early Influences: From Drum & Bass to Grime
Garage to Grime: Cultural and Generational Shifts
The Power of Pirate Radio in London’s Grime Scene
Going Mainstream: Pirate Radio to Legal Stations and Streaming
The Nasty Crew Era: Growth, Rivalries, and Roll Deep
Memorable Sets and Viral Grime Moments: Deja Vu and Beyond
DIY Spirit: Pirate Radio Attitude and Innovation
Behind the Scenes: Booking Grime and Drum & Bass Events
Grime Goes Mainstream: Roots, Growth, and Authenticity
Legendary Collaborations: Nasty Crew’s Lasting Influence
Passing the Torch: New Producers and Grime’s Evolution
The Essence Series: Creative Content and Streaming Innovations
Content Creation: Live Streaming vs. Pre-Recording in Grime
Favourite Guests: Dizzee Rascal, Viral Moments, and Rooftop Sessions
Off-the-Cuff Creativity and Viral Content Stories
Grime Meets Drum & Bass: Genre Crossovers and Scene Evolution
Iconic Collaborations: The Dizzee & Wiley Reunion Story
Dream Ciphers: Mak 10’s Ideal Grime and International Lineups
Social Media Strategy: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Monetization
Pushing Boundaries: Creative Aspirations and Future Goals
Full Takeover: Ministry of Sound Multi-Genre Event Recap
Musical Diversity: Embracing Multiple Genres in Live Sets
Creative Drive: Staying Motivated and Innovative in Music
Building Legacy: Influence, Inspiration, and Advice for the Next Generation
What’s Next: New Music, Label Projects, and Fashion Brand Launch
The Future of Grime: Outlook, Global Reach, and Legacy
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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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