East Man

East Man is a grime project helmed by Anthoney Hart, a Londoner also known for making experimental garage as Basic Rhythm and noisier, less dancefloor-friendly material as Imaginary Forces. Referring to his style as "Hi Tek," Hart's work as East Man is grime at its rawest and most direct, with angular, futuristic beats, hard-hitting rhymes from several guest MCs, and a complete absence of pop hooks. The music pays tribute to the sounds of U.K. pirate radio, and the lyrics are informed by London's racial and class-related divisions, street violence, and the struggle for surviva...