What is the best UK hip-hop album of all time?

From grime's origins to global superstars like Dave and Stormzy, UK hip-hop has its own rich legacy. Which UK rap or grime album is the greatest?

1. 1
   The Streets – Original Pirate Material

   Mike Skinner's 2002 debut capturing everyday British life over UK garage beats, a landmark of UK hip-hop.
2. 2
   Dizzee Rascal – Boy in da Corner

   Dizzee Rascal's 2003 debut that won the Mercury Prize and introduced grime to the world.
3. 3
   Skepta – Konnichiwa

   Skepta's 2016 Mercury Prize-winning album that brought grime to global attention with minimalist production.
4. 4
   Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer

   Stormzy's 2017 debut, the first grime album to reach number one on the UK charts, blending faith with street rap.
5. 5
   Dave – Psychodrama

   Dave's 2019 Mercury Prize winner, a deeply literary album tackling race, class, and trauma in modern Britain.
6. 6
   Little Simz – Grey Area

   Little Simz's 2019 album heralded as a UK rap masterpiece for its sharp pen and musical ambition.
7. 7
   Roots Manuva – Brand New Second Hand

   Roots Manuva's 1999 debut blending UK sound system culture, dub, and hip-hop into a uniquely British sound.
8. 8
   Kano – Home Sweet Home

   Kano's 2005 debut from East London, a pillar of the grime scene's early discography.
9. 9
   Ms. Dynamite – A Little Deeper

   Ms. Dynamite's 2002 Mercury Prize-winning debut, blending UK garage and hip-hop with sharp political commentary.
10. 10
    Giggs – Walk in da Park

    Giggs's 2008 debut from Peckham, a road-rap classic that laid groundwork for UK drill's rise.
11. 11
    Wiley – Playtime Is Over

    Wiley's 2007 solo debut from the 'Godfather of Grime', a cornerstone of the genre's development.
12. 12
    J Hus – Common Sense

    J Hus's 2017 debut fusing afrobeats, hip-hop, and grime into a breakthrough sound from East London.
13. 13
    Ghetts – Ghetto Gospel: The New Testament

    Ghetts's 2014 debut album, a fiery grime-to-hip-hop statement from one of the genre's most technically gifted voices.
14. 14
    Headie One – EDNA

    Headie One's 2020 debut album, a UK drill landmark that brought his north London sound to a major label audience.
15. 15
    Wretch 32 – Black and White

    Wretch 32's 2011 debut from Tottenham, a well-crafted crossover between grime and pop-rap.