# @linkuptv on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DBzDbmcImeK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24520694-linkuptv-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-31T18:00:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Link Up TV (@linkuptv) — https://gondola.cc/linkuptv

## Caption

10 Years of “It Ain’t Safe” - A Halloween Grime Classic 🎃

On Halloween 2014, skepta dropped the video for “It Ain’t Safe,” a track that brought grime’s gritty energy to the world stage. Teaming up with A$AP Mob’s younglord, Skepta crafted a transatlantic anthem that resonated on both sides of the pond. Originally planning a road trip from New York to Atlanta, the two decided instead to create a track that captured the eerie tension of the streets. The beat felt ominous, almost haunting- perfect for Halloween.

Skepta’s production fused grime’s intensity with a sound reminiscent of a New York club, drawing clear inspiration from Three 6 Mafia’s hard-hitting style, where they used repeated hooks. Rather than filming in New York, Skepta kept it local, choosing his hometown of Tottenham’s Meridian Walk Estate. He brought in riskyroadz to shoot the video on an old-school VHS camera, adding an authentic, raw look to the visuals. As Keefe put it, “You can hide behind studio lighting, but VHS gives you the realest version of yourself.” Skepta didn’t try to imitate the U.S. scene; instead, he showed Young Lord and the world what grime was all about. By bringing A$AP Mob into his world, he flipped the usual power dynamic, showcasing grime’s authenticity on its own terms.

With its gritty beat and booming hook- “It ain’t safe on the block, not even for the cops”- the track struck a nerve, echoing issues with law enforcement and sparking conversations in both London and New York. “It Ain’t Safe” wasn’t just a collab; it was a shift in UK and U.S. rap dynamics, paving the way for future collabs like “Praise The Lord” and proving that grime’s sound could hold its own.

A decade later, the legacy lives on

linkuptv x acrossdapondz

#grime #hiphop #skepta #skeptacore #ukrap #asapmob #uk #grimemusic #ukgrime #bbk #asapbari

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## Tags

grime, bbk, hiphop, ukrap, ukgrime, uk, skeptacore, asapbari, grimemusic, asapmob, skepta

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