Grime music sales double

SALES of grime music have almost doubled in the last year with artists such as Stormzy and Skepta leading the way, figures show.

The Official Charts Company found that the genre was “outperforming the market” when physical sales, digital downloads and plays on streaming services over the last 12 months were taken into account.

Its research showed that, in the year up to May, Stormzy dominated sales with his debut album Gang Signs & Prayer and singles Big For Your Boots and Shut Up.