Music 2000 - How a PS1 Game Helped Bypass the Gatekeepers of the Music Industry - Sub_Terrain Ep. 4

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Grime’s humble beginnings as a DIY genre remains intrinsic to its identity today – 20 years later. But how was a simple PS1 game so pivotal for the early movement?

Sony PlayStation’s MUSIC 2000 had an understated release in 1999, dwarfed by the consoles' other titles that year. However, the game came to be a hugely important and influential piece of technology for the development of underground music genres like Grime, Dubstep and Jungle. At the time, it made a quasi-music studio accessible and helped young and emerging artists bypass the gatekeepers of the ‘urban’ music industry.

But what's the story of the game, and why was it such a crucial release for early Grime producers?

Sub_Terrain digs deep into pockets of the underground music scene, unearthing the stories and timelines beneath the genres that shape contemporary culture. For Episode 4 of the series, we join music journalist and BIMM Institute alumnus Punit Kavia in his exploration into a truly underrated piece of music technology.

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Links & references:

Channel 4: ‘From Pirate Radio to Mainstream’


Higher Cloud: 'GRIME: The Documentary | History, Culture & Legacy of the UK's Favourite Underground Music Scene:'


Nation of Billions: 'DJ Target Traces The Story Behind 'Grime Kids' The Book':


RISKY ROADZ: 'THE MOVEMENT DOCUMENTARY':


Charanga: ‘Eskimo Sound’


BBC: Grime & Rap that samples video games:


D Double E - Street Fighter Riddim:


Wiley - Crash Bandicoot Freestyle:


Dizzee Rascal - Streetfighter (Instrumental):


Wiley "Wot U Call It?":


Apple Music: ‘Skepta: Greatness Only’:


Red Bull Music academy Fruityloops article


Complex: ‘The Evolution of Grime Production’


Gameranx: 'Evolution Of PlayStation Hardware':


PlayStation 1 Advert:


Chris Lody Music 2000 review:


Electronic Beats: ‘Remember Music 2000’:


VICE Music 2000 Article:


DJ Booth MTV Music Generator Article:


GetDarker Benga Music 2000:


Moby Games Music 2000:


RA: Grime's Alien Futurism:


JME Music 2000 Twitter Post:


Internet Money Music 2000 video:


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